Achensee -
Via Ferrata
5-summit via ferrata - Seekarlspitze
Difficulty
D
Via Ferata height
150 hm
Sea Level
1840
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2261 m
Exposure
N
E
Best season
Jun - Oct
GPS Position / Ascent
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The Achensee 5-summit via ferrata offers steep ferrata passages and hiking sections over a length of 2km. It connects 5 peaks with routes of varying difficulty.
The via ferrata on the Seekarlspitze in the Rofan mountains leads to the north wall and boasts breathtaking views. The most impressive section is the traverse of the north face right at the beginning.
Walking time approach
1:30 h
Climbing time
1:30 h
Walking time descent
1 h
Access
From the top station of the Rofan cable car, follow the Grubersteig in the direction of the Rofanspitze. At the Gruberscharte, turn left in the direction of the Spieljoch to the prominent ridge, which is embedded between the Rosskopf (= down climb of the Rosskopf via ferrata) and the Seekarlspitze.
Descent
Descend from the summit of the Seekarlspitze on the signposted hiking trail back to the top station of the Rofan cable car or walk to the next via ferrata on the Spieljoch.
Public transport
Take the regional bus (line 8332, 4080 or 390) to the Rofan cable car in Maurach. Exit at the bus-stop: Maurach a. A. Rofan Seilbahn. Ascent with the Rofan cable car.
Journey
The valley station of the Rofan cable car is located directly on the Achensee federal road B181, above the centre of Maurach.
Parking
Car park Rofan Seilbahn no. 1 or 2
