Rastkogel Hut – Rastkogel Summit loop from Abzw. Rastkogelhütte

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Zillertal

Rastkogel Hut – Rastkogel Summit loop from Abzw. Rastkogelhütte

Hard

4.8

(5)

hikers

Rastkogel Hut – Rastkogel Summit loop from Abzw. Rastkogelhütte

06:45

16.1km

890m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.90 km for 294 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.24 km

Rastkogel Hut

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The Rastkogelhütte in the Zillertal Alps is a hut of the German Alpine Club. From Hochfügen you can reach it on a simple mountain hike. Day hikers come here to …

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3.28 km

View of Roßkopf from Sidanjoch

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The tour description starts on the Sidanjoch, which is clearly visible from the Rastkogelhütte in good weather and where you can reach in about 15 minutes. From there, the trail …

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5.79 km

Clear Mountain Lake

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For all the brave swimmers out there: jump in for a little refreshment on a hot summer day 😎👙

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7.97 km

Rastkogel Summit

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What a fantastic view! The Rastkogel (2,750 meters) is part of the main ridge of the Tux Alps. You have earned a promising break up here and can let your gaze wander over the beautiful landscape.

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13.3 km

View of Rastkogelhütte

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Beautiful view of the Rastkogel hut

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16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

4.53 km

Surfaces

9.76 km

3.97 km

1.86 km

506 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 10 November

8°C

2°C

47 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 5, 2024,AV Rastkogel

Tough mountain tour in the Zillertal. The bus takes us to almost 2000 meters.
From there, in a wonderful landscape, in a wide arc and constantly up and down, we get ever closer to the summit (2762). The final climb is a bit steeper.
The wind sometimes blows freezing cold around your ears.
A few raindrops on the summit, but …

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