This is a 3-day tour of the Rofan-Achensee area, staying in the Berggasthof Rofan Mountain hut overlooking theAchensee.  We can explore the plateau with a short-day hike, taking a well-deserved rest and picnic surrounded by the Tyrolean alps.

A number of options exist for the more or less adventurous. Hikers must be sure-footed and familiar with the inherent risks of an alpine environment. This trip requires a good level of fitness. Participants must be equipped for variable weather conditions and wear suitable hiking boots. Bring sleeping bag liners and water bottles.

Accommodation will be in a shared mixed-gender dormitory room for 10-12 people. The hut will serve dinner Friday and Saturday evening (included in the price) and it will be possible to buy provisions for lunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Start: Friday morning. Return: Sunday afternoon

It is possible to walk to/from the mountain hut or reach it by cable car (Rofan Seilbahn 8:30-17:00), a short distance from the Maurach a. A. Bahnhof. There will be a group walk to reach the hut leaving 14:00-14:30 (tbc) Friday afternoon.

This trip does not include qualified guides. One or more hiking groups will be formed informally. Individual trippers should be prepared to hike alone if there is no suitable group.

Day 1:
Train/bus 6.5hr, or u-drive + Hike 2.5hr, or gondola
(Please use Austrian transport app or website – ÖBB. DB will not show this option)

We aim to take the following train/bus connection:
* Friday 13 Sep 5.53am Frankfurt Hbf to (via Munich to Jenbach) Maurach/Achensee Rofan Seilbahn Talstation,
Sunday 15 Sep return journey 16.26pm* 
- leg 1 depart 5.53am FRA to Munich
- leg 2 depart 9.34 Munich to Jenbach
- early lunch option (1hr connection)
- leg 3 depart 11.54 Jenbach Bus 8332 to Maurach/Achensee Rofan Seilbahn Talstation arrival 12.17p.m.
( Bus timetable www.vvt.at )

Short break / lunch option 2
- hike to hut.  Depart between 14 to 14.30pm, est. 2.5hr 4.32km +850m
(Alternative option: Gondola, open until 17:00pm  Rofanseilbahn )
- estimated arrival at the hut - 17.30 to 18.30pm

‍Day2 : suggested loop hike alternatives:
‍Push my Limits - Day 2
‍Adventurous - Day 2
‍Comfort Zone - Day 2

Day 3: hike down to Achensee (with optional swim!) – or take the gondola
‍Push My Limits - Day 3
‍Adventurous - Day 3
‍Comfort Zone - Day 3

See also:
Rofan Trip Tips

What to bring:
Wet and cold weather gear (No fair-weather hikers allowed!)

Flask. Small day pack. Hiking poles (optional)
Day 2 picnic lunch (or buy provisions at the hut)

Sleeping bag liner. Towel (can be rented at hut). Swimming kit

Recommended return journey:
16:20 Bus 8332 from Rofan Seilbahn to Jenbach.
17:02 Rail Jet 84 to Munich.
18:43 ICE 524 to Frankfurt.

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