Mt. Magerstein
With 3273 m he is the nethermost glacier of Rieserferner-group. He is reachable over Kasseler Refuge or Rieserferner Refuge. Here we present you the variant from Rein in Taufers and Kasseler Refuge.
Tour description:
The tour starts in Rein in Taufers near Gasthaus Säge. We reach the restaurant by car, driving over the cross-country-ski-center into the valley.
We park near the restaurant and take path 8 in direction of Kasseler Refuge. The path to the refuge is relatively steep, we make a lot of meters in altitude. After 1,5 hours we reach the Kasseler Refuge where we turn into path 4 on which we come into the moraine caldera. Arrived at a signpost we take the ascent traces to Mt. Magerstein. The markings become fewer but on the corn-snow field of the glacier or on the rocky ridge we come easily to the peak of Magerstein. The view over there is fantastic!
The descent is the same as the ascent.
Details of the tour:
- Length: 4,5 hours ascent, 3 hours descent
- Difference in altitude: 1678 m
- Level of difficulty: medium difficult
Selected accommodations in Rein in Taufers
- Cosy ambience and maximum comfort
- Suite with whirlpool bath and panorama terrace
- Spacious wellness area
- Children's playroom
- Plenty of possibilities for active holidaymakers in the surrounding area
- Central location in the village of Taufers
- Indoor swimming pool heated all year round
- Wellness centre with sophisticated spa
- Spacious and cosy family rooms
- Direct access to sports and excursions
- Luxurious apartments with castle view
- Wellness centre & yoga platform
- Ski and bike depot with electric bike charging
- Breakfast box on request
- Lots of possibilities for active living in every season
- Sunny panoramic location above Ahornach
- Apartments & rooms with half board
- Farm products & regional specialities
- Family-friendly – 1 child up to 3 years free of charge
- Perfect starting point for hikes & ski tours