Via ferrata 5-summit via ferrata - Rosskopf

C/D

1:30 h

150 hm

5-summit via ferrata - Rosskopf

Information

Requirement: C/D
Duration: 1:30 h
Duration: 1:30 h
Elevation difference: 150 hm

Topography

5-summit via ferrata - Rosskopf

Sea level starting point

1831 m

Sea level approach

2096 m

Sea level highest point

2096 m

Sea level end point

2246 m

Approach

From the top station of the Rofan Seilbahn cable car, follow the Grubersteig trail in the direction of the Rofanspitze. At the Grubascharte, turn left in the direction of the Spieljoch until you are below the reddish walls of the Rosskopf before you follow the tracks to the starting point.

Descent

From the summit cross, climb down the via ferrata to the saddle. Continue along the footprints until you arrive at the Seekarlsteig hiking trail.

Walking time descent

1:30 h

Best time of year

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Route description

Steep via ferrata section in the Rofan mountains resembling the Dolomites, with many clusters of edelweiss flowers. The most impressive passage on the Rosskopf via ferrata is the entrance wall and the yellow upswing above it.

Getting here

Arrival by public transport
Exit bus-stop: Maurach Rofan Seilbahn
Parking
Car park Rofan Seilbahn no. 1 or 2
Contact
5-Gipfel-Klettersteig - Rosskopf

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