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Approach to the Kaunergrat hut from Mandarfen
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High Mountain Arena KaunergrathüttePhoto: Manfred Neuber, DAV Sektion Mainz
To the Kaunergrat hut with the Rifflsee cable car.
The approach to the Kaunergrat hut starts with the Rifflsee cable car and runs via the Cottbus High Trail (route 926).
Update 06.2025:
Cottbus High Trail with new routing
Due to a mudslide in 2024, the Cottbus High Trail was completely destroyed on the last section - restoration of the affected section was not possible. A new route has since been established about 300 meters past the Muttler (Kogel). The trail now goes down below the Karlesegg.
More info on the Kaunergrat hut website:
https://www.kaunergrathuette.at/artikel/Cottbuser-Hohenweg-mit-neuer-Wegfuhrung/119160
The route description here already corresponds to the new route.
Author’s recommendation
Those who overnight at the Kaunergrat hut and have alpine experience can climb Verpeilspitze (II+ UIAA) or Schwabenkopf (II UIAA) the next day.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
KaunergrathütteSafety information
Good surefootedness and freedom from dizziness required. Not recommended in wet conditions or thunderstorm risk.
Tips and suggestions
Rifflsee cable car: https://www.pitztal.com/de/
Roadbook
First take the Rifflsee cable car from Mandarfen (1675m) to Rifflsee (restaurant 2291m). Alternatively, you can take the hiking trail through the Hirschtal to Rifflsee.
About 50 meters above Rifflsee, the Cottbus High Trail (route 926) begins. The high trail, along which a gorge (secured) must be overcome, leads with very beautiful views both far and near, parallel to the Pitztal and the Plangeroßtal valleys up to the Karlesegg (2452m). From here follow route 926 to the hut.
With cable car usage to Rifflsee approx. 750m elevation gain and about 4½ hours walking time.
Without cable car usage approx. 1350m elevation gain and about 6½ hours walking time.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Hourly bus connections to the valley towns in Pitztal from the ÖBB station in Imst.
Directions
- To Imst via the Fern Pass or the Inntal motorway
- Follow signs "Pitztal" and the valley towns
Parking
Large parking lot at the Rifflsee cable car.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Alpine club map: 30/3 Ötztal Alps, Kaunergrat
Alpine club map: 30/5 Ötztal Alps, Geigenkamm
Book recommendations for this region:
Recommended maps for this region:
Equipment
Hiking equipment including sturdy mountain boots, first aid kit, weatherproof clothing, etc. Also hut sleeping bag, hut shoes, change of clothes, cash, etc.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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