Cross the bridge at the starting point, turn right and follow the valley hiking trail for approximately 300 metres. Then turn left into the Hirschtal valley and follow the signposts to the catered mountain hut Sunna Alm. Comfortably return to your staring point by gondola or, alternatively, hike on to the Riffelseehütte and return to Mandarfen via the panoramic trail [Panoramasteig]. 

Cross the bridge at the starting point and turn right to follow the valley hiking trail for approximately 300 metres. Then turn left into the Hirschtal valley and follow the signposts to the catered mountain hut Sunna Alm. Once there, continue to walk on the agricultural road to Riffelseehütte mountain hut. Descend via the panoramic trail [Panoramaweg] back to Mandarfen. 

Take the Rifflsee gondola to the top then walk by the Rifflsee circular route [Rundwanderweg Rifflsee]. This trail is especially suitable for families (including prams) and for the elderly.

Turn right on the clearly waymarked track, following the bends in the direction of the Brandkogel peak. Climb further on this steep track, secured by steel ropes, through gullies and rocky slopes, cross over a cirque, the Alzeleskar and walk around the Steinkogel peak in a wide arch. Please note that difficult passages are secured by steel ropes but you still must be sure-footed and confident not to suffer any fear of heights - 360 degrees overview. When this track joins the high-level trail Cottbuser Höhenweg and the path from Plangeroß in the direction of the catered mountain hut Kaunergrathütte, the path is at first flat (but over rocks and stones) but then climbs very steeply up to the Kaunergrat Hütte. Descend via the outward route, but turn off towards Plangeroß at the aforementioned fork. Take the bus back to the starting point Mandarfen.

Tip: If you still feel fit, you may wish to continue to climb the Plangeroßk opf summit 
to enjoy beautiful panoramic scenery, which you can reach in about 1 hr from the Kaunergrathütte. Grade: intermediate.