Mountain tour to the Rauchkofel

Taking the cable car from the Klausberg valley station in Steinhaus/Ahrntal valley, we ascend to the mountain station (1,600 m; info phone +39 0474 652 155). Following path nr. 33, we go past the Speck- und Schnapsalm and reach Lake Klaussee (2,162 m) and further on to Klausjoch (2,579 m). Here we turn right and we complete the last part to the peak (2,617 m), easily manageable by climbing over some rocky blocks. Take the same way back. Skilled mountaineers can also include the Klausnock (2,819 m) in the tour which is situated to the east of the Rauchkofel. The path leading to the Klausnock was marked by particular stone stacks a few years ago. In order to follow this route, you descend to Klausjoch again and you follow the stone stacks heading southeast (additional time 1 ½ hr in total). Only in stable weather conditions!