Ahrner Kopf

From Kasern (1,595 m) in the inner Ahrntal, follow trail no. 11 throughout. First descend briefly along a service road to the valley stream, then continue uphill through the forest, passing remnants of old mining structures. The trail climbs moderately to the Röt Alm (2,116 m; refreshments available). From there, hike into the scenic Röttal valley, and finally ascend moderately to the Lenkjöchl Hut (2,590 m), near the pass leading into the Windtal valley (about 3 hours from Kasern).

From the hut, descend briefly on the access path into the Windtal to the junction with trail no. 12B on the right. Follow this trail as it traverses grassy and rocky slopes, steadily gaining elevation until the next trail fork (the path to Umbaltörl branches off to the right). Continue briefly on trail 12B, then turn right onto the unmarked summit trail. This final section climbs steeply but without technical difficulty over boulders and scree along the west flank to the summit of Rötkogel (3,050 m) (about 2 hours from the hut).

Descent:

Either return the same way, or take the recommended alternative route from the junction below the hut: Follow trail no. 12 down into the inner Windtal, continue along the valley floor to the Labesau-Alm (1,757 m), then descend on a broad alpine trail through meadows to Heilig Geist and finally follow the old valley path (pilgrims' trail) back to Kasern. (From the hut: approx. 2.5 to 3 hours).