The Rastkogel lies five kilometres north-northeast as the crow flies of Vorderlanersbach (municipality of Tux) in the Tuxertal, the westernmost side valley of the Zillertal. Its neighbouring peaks are: to the west, separated by the Nurpensjoch saddle (2,525 m), the Halslspitze at 2,574 metres, and beyond that over the Wattentaler Lizum, the Hirzer (2,725 m). To the north lies the Roßkopf (2,576 m) and - jutting far out into the Inn valley - the Gilfert (2,506 m) and, to the east, separated by the Hoarbergjoch (2,590 m), the Pangert at 2,550 metres.
Due to its prominent location in the south of the Tuxertal, the Rastkogel is an oft-frequented mountain. At its summit the crest divides like a cross into the three aforementioned directions, although its rock faces are mainly oriented in a north-south direction. To the south the massif drops relatively steeply into the Tuxertal.
Bases and routes to the summitedit
Ski lifts on the Rastkogel.
An ascent of the Rastkogel as an Alpine mountain hike along the normal route, which is the easiest one, takes about 3 hours, approaching from the north along the southeast ridge (Südostgrat) from the Rastkogel Hut (2,117 m). Another route runs from the Weidener Hut (1,799 m) to the northwest over the Haslspitze and the west ridge (Westgrat) taking a good four hours to gain the summit.
On the southwest flank of the Rastkogels there is a skiing area that is reached from Vorderlanersbach on a ski lift.
A popular route for those staying in Mayrhofen is to take the Penken lift to the top station and then walk along route 23 to Penkenjoch with views across the Zillertal Alps. Route 57 should then be followed (clearly signposted) past the Wanglalm hut. Route 57 then climbs up to the summit of the Wanglspitze at 2420m continuing on to Hoarbergjoch at 2590m. Continue NNW along route 57 until it joins route 51. Continue along route 51 which becomes steeper until the ridge is reached. Turn west along a well marked trail that leads to the summit of Rastkogel. The final km involves some mild scrambling. The recommended time for the walk is 3.5 to 4 hours each way. These timings are for an average walker in good conditions. The Penken lift starts at 9.00 am and the last trip down is at 4.30pm (2011). It is worth checking before starting as if there are no more lifts it is another 2 to 3 hours walking down to Mayrhofen. (The 1:35000 Mayr map 33 Zillertaller Alpen has all the route numbers for the area clearly marked.)
Sources and mapsedit
Walter Klier: Gebietsführer Zillertaler Alpen (Nördlicher Teil) und Tuxer Voralpen, Munich, 1990, ISBN3-7633-3258-8
rastkogel, metre, high, pyramidal, mountain, main, crest, alps, austrian, federal, state, tyrol, highest, pointelevation2, isolation8, coordinates47, 20444, 75111, 20444, 75111geographytyrol, austriaparent, rangetux, alpsgeologymountain, typerocky, mountaincli. The Rastkogel is a 2 762 metre high pyramidal mountain on the main crest of the Tux Alps in the Austrian federal state of Tyrol RastkogelHighest pointElevation2 762 m AA 9 062 ft Isolation8 2 km 5 1 mi Coordinates47 12 16 N 11 45 04 E 47 20444 N 11 75111 E 47 20444 11 75111GeographyRastkogelTyrol AustriaParent rangeTux AlpsGeologyMountain typeRocky mountainClimbingEasiest routeThree hour hike from the Rastkogel Hut Contents 1 Location and area 2 Bases and routes to the summit 3 Sources and maps 4 External linksLocation and area editThe Rastkogel lies five kilometres north northeast as the crow flies of Vorderlanersbach municipality of Tux in the Tuxertal the westernmost side valley of the Zillertal Its neighbouring peaks are to the west separated by the Nurpensjoch saddle 2 525 m the Halslspitze at 2 574 metres and beyond that over the Wattentaler Lizum the Hirzer 2 725 m To the north lies the Rosskopf 2 576 m and jutting far out into the Inn valley the Gilfert 2 506 m and to the east separated by the Hoarbergjoch 2 590 m the Pangert at 2 550 metres Due to its prominent location in the south of the Tuxertal the Rastkogel is an oft frequented mountain At its summit the crest divides like a cross into the three aforementioned directions although its rock faces are mainly oriented in a north south direction To the south the massif drops relatively steeply into the Tuxertal Bases and routes to the summit edit nbsp Ski lifts on the Rastkogel An ascent of the Rastkogel as an Alpine mountain hike along the normal route which is the easiest one takes about 3 hours approaching from the north along the southeast ridge Sudostgrat from the Rastkogel Hut 2 117 m Another route runs from the Weidener Hut 1 799 m to the northwest over the Haslspitze and the west ridge Westgrat taking a good four hours to gain the summit On the southwest flank of the Rastkogels there is a skiing area that is reached from Vorderlanersbach on a ski lift A popular route for those staying in Mayrhofen is to take the Penken lift to the top station and then walk along route 23 to Penkenjoch with views across the Zillertal Alps Route 57 should then be followed clearly signposted past the Wanglalm hut Route 57 then climbs up to the summit of the Wanglspitze at 2420m continuing on to Hoarbergjoch at 2590m Continue NNW along route 57 until it joins route 51 Continue along route 51 which becomes steeper until the ridge is reached Turn west along a well marked trail that leads to the summit of Rastkogel The final km involves some mild scrambling The recommended time for the walk is 3 5 to 4 hours each way These timings are for an average walker in good conditions The Penken lift starts at 9 00 am and the last trip down is at 4 30pm 2011 It is worth checking before starting as if there are no more lifts it is another 2 to 3 hours walking down to Mayrhofen The 1 35000 Mayr map 33 Zillertaller Alpen has all the route numbers for the area clearly marked Sources and maps editWalter Klier Gebietsfuhrer Zillertaler Alpen Nordlicher Teil und Tuxer Voralpen Munich 1990 ISBN 3 7633 3258 8 Walter Klier Zillertal mit Gerlos und Tuxer Tal Bergverlag Rother Munich 2008 ISBN 978 3 7633 4175 7 Freytag amp Berndt Verlag Vienna Wanderkarte 1 50 000 Blatt WK 151 Zillertal Tuxer Alpen Jenbach Schwaz ISBN 978 3 85084 751 3External links editSki tour description View at the summit of the Rastkogel Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rastkogel amp oldid 1036171614, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
