5-summit via ferrata - Spieljoch
Via ferrata
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.
Serves as a connection between the via ferratas Seekarlspitze and Hochiss in the Rofan mountains, protected by wire cables.
At a Glance | |
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| Climbing time (guideline): | 0.5 |
| Exposure S: | Yes |
| Difficulty level: | C |
| Exposure W: | Yes |
Information | |
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| Approach: | From the top station, follow the Grubersteig towards the Rofanspitze, at the Grubascharte turn left to the Spieljoch. Dangerous in wet conditions due to steep grassy sections! |
| Elevation of starting point: | 1840 |
| Elevation of starting point: | 2136 |
| Elevation of exit point: | 2236 |
| Elevation of highest point: | 2236 |
| Altitude difference via ferrata: | 100 |
| Walk time to entry point (guideline): | 1.5 |
| Topo image: | MediaUtils.action?id=123183212&siteId=1016&filename=5-gipfel-klettersteig_spieljoch_topo.jpg |
| Outline: | MediaUtils.action?id=123183219&siteId=1016&filename=achensee_5_gipfel_klettersteig_topo.jpg |
| Walking time descent (guideline): | 1 |
| Getting there: | The valley station of the Rofan cable car is located directly on the Achensee federal road B181, above the centre of Maurach. |
| 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. |
| Descent: | Descend on the grassy ridge of the Spieljoch and follow the yellow trail marking signs back to the top station of the Rofan cable car. |
| Parking: | Car park of the Rofan cable car in Maurach |
Seasons | |
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| JUN: | Yes |
| JUL: | Yes |
| AUG: | Yes |
| SEP: | Yes |
| OCT: | Yes |
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