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Das Achhorn – ein Gipfelfoto 700 m über Unken

Mountain Hike · Salzburger Saalachtal
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  • Rückweg vom Aschauersattel nach Reith
    Rückweg vom Aschauersattel nach Reith
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From Reith via the forest road towards the Aschauer Sattel and further to the peak of the Achhorn. 
moderate
Distance 12.6 km
5:00 h
750 m
750 m
1,311 m
560 m
Physical condition: Strength for ca. 3 hours hiking uphill with 750 metres height difference. The ascent becomes increasingly steep towards the end of the hike. Total hiking time ca. 5 hours.

In brief: The tour runs along an asphalt road for the first section through the village district Reith. After ca. 1 kilometre this becomes a forest road. In the last section, a hiking path leads to the summit. Here there are few sections which are exposed for a short time on rooty paths in the steep forest. A rope has been fixed to the rock to hold on to. A little sure-footedness and a head for heights is needed here. Return by the same route. There are no refreshments along the way, the next possibilities are available in Unken approx. 3 km from the start and end point.

Tour highlights: The summit experience with a unique view of Unken. Don't forget a summit photo and entry in the summit book ;). At the end of the tour there is a chance to cool off in the “Reith swimming pool”.

Author’s recommendation

Take enough drinks and a snack with you – there are no refreshments on the tour.
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Salzburger Saalachtal
Update: October 27, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Achhorn, 1,311 m
Lowest point
Reither Brücke, 560 m
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Track types

Asphalt 13.06%Dirt road 55.40%Forested/wild trail 0.92%Path 30.60%
Asphalt
1.6 km
Dirt road
7 km
Forested/wild trail
0.1 km
Path
3.8 km
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Rest stops

Hotel Vitaloase zu den drei Brüdern

Start

Unken/Reith - Parkplatz Reither Brücke (558 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.626079, 12.724140
DMS
47°37'33.9"N 12°43'26.9"E
UTM
33T 329011 5277251
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Destination

Unken/Reith - Parkplatz Reither Brücke

Turn-by-turn directions

From the car park at the Reith bridge along the asphalt road at first and later along the forest road towards the Aschauer Sattel. Shortly before the German border, turn left and follow the hiking trail nr. 2 up to the Achhorn.   The descent follows the same trail as the ascent. 

Public transport

With the bus 260 bis to the bus stop Unken – Reith.

By road

Via the B178 to Reith (situated between Unken and Lofer). Just after the entrance to the village after the bridge over the Saalach there is a public car park.

Parking

Car park directly after the Reith bridge. (free of charge)

Coordinates

DD
47.626079, 12.724140
DMS
47°37'33.9"N 12°43'26.9"E
UTM
33T 329011 5277251
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Mayr Wanderkarte 71 - Salzburger Saalachtal

Equipment

Alongside a drinking bottle, we recommended you bring sturdy footwear, warm clothing and rain protection, mobile phone, sunglasses and sun protection (eg. a cap) as well as a light snack.

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
12.6 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
750 m
Descent
750 m
Highest point
1,311 m
Lowest point
560 m
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