Via ferrata 5-summit via ferrata - Seekarlspitze

Maurach am Achensee
Difficulty ratings: D
Duration: 1:30 h
Altitude: 150 hm

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.

Information

  • Requirement: D
  • Duration: 1:30 h
  • Duration: 1:30 h
  • Elevation difference: 150 hm
Sea level starting point1840 m
Sea level approach2111 m
Sea level highest point2261 m
Sea level end point2261 m

Approach

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.

Walking time descent

1:00 h

Best time of year

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

Route description

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.

Getting here

  • Arrival by 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. 

  • Parking

    Car park Rofan Seilbahn no. 1 or 2

  • Contact

    5-Gipfel-Klettersteig - Seekarlspitze
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