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Rübezahlhütte – Markbachjoch Chapel loop from Niederau

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Rübezahlhütte – Markbachjoch Chapel loop from Niederau

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Rübezahlhütte – Markbachjoch Chapel loop from Niederau

03:42

9.88km

630m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Bus stop

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2.50 km

View of Wildschönau and Niederau from Markbachjoch Descent

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Descent under the Markbach-Bahn.
There are very steep passages.
The path goes over serpentines

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Rübezahlhütte

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The great new terrace for sunbathing, the great location / large picture window with
Intimidating view and of course the good Kaiserschmarrn. Open every day.

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3.67 km

Markbachjoch Chapel

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Beautiful little mountain chapel at the Markbachjoch

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Look back towards the top station and Rübezahl Hut.

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View back towards the mountain station and Rübezahlhütte

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4.73 km

Mittermoosenalm

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Farm products, small dishes, goat cheese, small animal enclosure.

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4.87 km

Mittermoos Reservoir and Sculpture Park

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Beautiful reservoir with interesting art around the lake. Also a great view.

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5.31 km

View of the Sculpture Park and Reservoir at Markbachjoch

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Magnificent view of the sculpture park and the reservoir at Markbachjoch

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Paragliding Launch Site Markbachjoch

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The paraglider launch site is located at the Markbachjoch. This area is said to be one of the best beginner areas for paragliders in Tyrol. The Markbachjoch is at an altitude of 1,500 meters, while Niederau is at 900 meters.

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.97 km

3.64 km

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.26 km

2.16 km

195 m

145 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,460 m)

Lowest point (850 m)

Weather

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Saturday 5 September

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Comments

May 11, 2025,🇦🇹 auffi zua Rübezahlalm in der Wildschönau

After this calorie-rich and fabulous weekend, the mountains had to do the trick 😅
Ignoring the cable car 🚡 to the left, we quickly ascended against the contour lines 🥵 to the Markbachjoch plateau with a fabulous view of the Wildschönau 🥰
This high plateau is actually a beautiful destination, but probably very crowded during peak season. But thanks to …

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August 19, 2023,Tour von Niederau zum Markbachjoch

It was a nice tour. Entry was across from the stream, at the training ground of the "Flieger"
Partly steep and exhausting, but absolutely doable. It is too strenuous for children, unless they are used to walking and/or hiking. Definitely sturdy shoes. You will be rewarded with a great view and beautiful colorful meadows.

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June 26, 2023,Bergstation Markbachjoch über die Mittermooseralm u Skulpturenpark hinab über den Waldrandweg nach Niederau

A beautiful path leads from the mountain station past the small chapel to the Mittermooseralm. It was closed there, but there was a fridge with refreshing drinks next to the hut. 👍🍻 Later we went comfortably downhill on the forest road until we turned into the varied forest edge path. You could have shortened it by a few cross paths …

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Rübezahlhütte – Markbachjoch Chapel loop from Niederau

View of Wildschönau and Niederau from Markbachjoch Descent

Rübezahlhütte

Markbachjoch Chapel

Look back towards the top station and Rübezahl Hut.

Mittermoosenalm

Mittermoos Reservoir and Sculpture Park

View of the Sculpture Park and Reservoir at Markbachjoch

Paragliding Launch Site Markbachjoch

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