Goppaschrofen (1781 m a.s.l.) is a rugged, rocky peak in the Galina group of the Rätikon range, unmistakable from the lower Samina valley thanks to its craggy silhouette. It's a rewarding goal for hikers who want a bit more challenge than an easy trail stroll, offering wide alpine views and a genuinely wild atmosphere.

Below the summit, dense grass, shrubs and scattered spruce and mountain pine cover the slopes, while the western side of the Galina ridge is protected as a habitat for mountain pine forests. The surroundings feature a cluster of neighboring peaks - Spitztälispitz, the Hohe Köpfe and the dominant Galinakopf - creating a broad Rätikon panorama. Trails are well maintained in summer, but the terrain turns demanding and hazardous once snow arrives.

How to reach the summit

• Bazora – via Alpe Bazora (1406 m) to Goppaschrofen and back - approx. 5.5 to 6 hours, demanding
• Frastanz (510 m) – Gurtis (904 m) via Alpe Bazora – Bremenstall (1612 m) to Goppaschrofen and back - approx. 9 to 10 hours, demanding

Practical information

• The nearest hiking base is the Sattelalpe hut, open only in summer
• The final approach requires sure-footedness, a good head for heights and solid hiking boots
• The route via the Hohe Köpfe is rocky and partly secured with steel cables - recommended only for experienced, sure-footed hikers

A summit cross has stood here since 1968, erected by the Bergwacht mountain rescue group of Frastanz in memory of fellow climbers, including 18-year-old Otto Märk who died here in 1944. After storm damage in 2009, the cross was replaced in 2011.