5-summit via ferrata - Hochiss
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.
At 2,299m, the Hochiss is the highest mountain in the Rofan mountains and offers unique rock. The most impressive section is the summit face.
At a Glance | |
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| Difficulty level: | C-D |
| Climbing time (guideline): | 1.5 |
| Exposure SE: | Yes |
Information | |
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| Approach: | From the top station of the Rofan cable car in Maurach, follow the signposted trail in the direction of Hochiss until you see the sign "Abzweigung Klettersteig". |
| Elevation of starting point: | 1840 |
| Elevation of starting point: | 2119 |
| Elevation of exit point: | 2299 |
| Elevation of highest point: | 2299 |
| Altitude difference via ferrata: | 180 |
| Walk time to entry point (guideline): | 1.5 |
| Topo image: | MediaUtils.action?id=123183225&siteId=1016&filename=5-gipfel-klettersteig_hochiss_topo.jpg |
| Outline: | MediaUtils.action?id=123183219&siteId=1016&filename=achensee_5_gipfel_klettersteig_topo.jpg |
| Descent: | From the summit, descend on the signposted hiking trail back to the top station of the Rofan cable car. |
| Walking time descent (guideline): | 1.5 |
| 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. |
| Parking: | Car park Rofanseilbahn no. 1 or 2 |
Seasons | |
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| JUN: | Yes |
| JUL: | Yes |
| AUG: | Yes |
| SEP: | Yes |
| OCT: | Yes |
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