Ski tour
Ski tour from Baad to the Grünhorn
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An environmentally friendly route for experienced ski tourers in the Duratal.
On this sunny ski tour, an early ascent is absolutely necessary because the Grünhorn receives a lot of sun as early as the morning hours due to its south-facing location, and you naturally want to enjoy the descent under good snow conditions.
In the summit area, there are very beautiful east- to south-facing descent slopes. In the lower part, you have to overcome a forest section of about 200 meters, so the tour is more pleasant with a high snow level.
At the summit, a wonderful view of the Kleinwalsertal and the Bregenz Forest awaits.
Baad is also popular with winter hikers in winter. Especially on the first section to the Inner Turaalpe, a bit more consideration for other winter sports enthusiasts is necessary during ascent and descent. Then there is enough space and nature enjoyment guaranteed for everyone.
Experiencing nature consciously stands for respectful coexistence among winter sports people and towards nature. The described route takes into account the forest and game protection areas designated in the Duratal.
Alpenvereinskarte Bayerische Alpen - Kleinwalsertal, Hoher Ifen, Widderstein - BY 2
Presented by: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
Author: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen -
Difficulty: mittel Condition: Experience: Landscape: Altitude: Best season: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Safety instructions: Away from secured pistes and paths, everyone is responsible for themselves and must inform themselves about alpine dangers, especially avalanche risk. Weather conditions and snow conditions may require changes to the route.
The GPS track given is only a suggestion. No liability can be assumed for the accuracy of the information.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
- 144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
- 112 European emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)
Equipment: Careful planning, study the avalanche report:(https://www.vorarlberg.at/web/land-vorarlberg/contentdetailseite/-/asset_publisher/qA6AJ38txu0k/content/lawinenwarndienst), for an avalanche emergency: avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe (standard), risk assessments on site always undertake, complete ski touring training.
More info & links: How do you consciously experience nature?
Nature is so much more than the backdrop for unforgettable mountain experiences. It is a habitat for animals and plants. It provides drinking water and supplies us with high quality food. Not only does it provide valuable raw materials such as wood, it also protects against avalanches and mudslides and regulates the climate. It is up to us to support nature in everything that it does for us. One thing is certain, together we can achieve more:
Smart in NATURE
CONSCIOUS together
EXPERIENCE foresight
Smart in NATURE
Take a deep breath and recharge your batteries, be outside and feel free. When we enjoy nature, we are guests in the living room of shy animals and rare plants. If you behave smart, they will be happy to share their living space with you in the future too.
Stay on paths and marked routes
If you follow the marked paths and routes, you are sure to come to new favorite places. In this way you also respect protected areas, because many animals and plants need special protection. Especially in winter, any disturbance unnecessarily costs the wild animals the strength they need to survive.
Avoiding twilight times
Standing on a mountain at sunrise is a special experience. The morning and evening hours are also the time when most wild animals are in search of food. If they are disturbed, they get stressed. If it cannot be avoided, please stay on the marked path, do not use a bright headlamp and enjoy the silence.
Stay clean & take rubbish with you
It goes without saying: You take rubbish with you again, on the mountain and in the valley. Please also organic waste, because it is composted much more slowly at altitude. You can dispose of the rubbish properly at home or in your accommodation – please remember that there are no rubbish bins in public spaces in Kleinwalsertal.
On the natural toilet
If you are looking for a quiet place, please be at least 50 m away from water. Bury excrement or cover it with a large stone. Use fallen leaves or recycled toilet paper and put the paper back in the trash bag.
On tour with a dog
Are you always in control of your four-legged partner, even if he gets his nose for marmots, deer or other wild animals? You are both on the safe side on a leash. Keep dogs on a short leash near grazing cattle. If an attack by a grazing animal is foreseeable: leash off immediately. There are numerous dog stations in the valley for the disposal of dog bags. The farmers and alpine farmers thank you because manure in meadows and fields contaminates the feed and makes grazing cattle sick.
CONSCIOUS to each other
Consideration for other athletes and those looking for relaxation
Everyone loves to enjoy a special piece of earth for themselves. But most of the time we are not traveling alone. No problem, because there is enough space. Allow time, open the way in an accommodating manner, provide support when someone needs help and always give a smile. So nothing stands in the way of friendly cooperation and relaxed enjoyment of nature.
Appreciating the preservation of the cultural landscape
Alpine landscapes are touching with their contrast: Imposing peaks and natural forests alternate with gentle valleys, well-tended meadows and pastures. In the Kleinwalsertal too, this delightful landscape at three altitudes is no coincidence, but the result of an interplay of natural and cultural landscapes. Behind this is the work of farmers, alpine and forestry as well as hunters. With their work, they ensure that the attractiveness of the recreation and leisure area and the diversity of species are preserved. We already say thank you if we stay on the marked trails and enjoy regional products.
EXPERIENCE farsighted
Safe on tour – for you and others
Whether on a ski or snowshoe tour in winter or on a mountain tour in summer, anyone who is out and about in alpine terrain has to be well prepared. This includes careful information and tour planning as well as the right equipment. Correctly assessing alpine dangers requires a lot of knowledge and experience. Why not learn from professionals and go on tour with one of the experienced guides?
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Directions
Ascent
The start of the route is in the mountain village of Baad, which can be easily reached by bus (Walserbus from Oberstdorf). First, we follow the road to the Starzelhaus inn. From here, we follow the winter hiking trail towards Duratal until we reach the inner Turaalpe. After about 300m, we come to a wide clearing in the forest, where we follow the slope upward (keep left). After about 30 minutes, we reach an open pasture area (at about 1,700m). From here, we ascend gently towards the Ochsenhofer Scharte. Always keeping slightly left until we are below the Ochsenhofer Scharte, then we climb over the eastern slope of the Grünhorn to the summit.
Descent
We enjoy the descent down to the Starzelalpe, then ascend to the inner Stierhofalpe. We do not follow the descent into the Turabach valley, as the descent is not nice to ski. Continuing through the south-facing forest, we ride from clearing to clearing down into the valley. From here, we follow the winter hiking trail towards Starzelhaus and enjoy the last slopes in the village of Baad itself until we return to the starting point.
Start Baad
Coordinates:
Geogr. 47.309607 N 10.121579 EDestination Baad Waypoints
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Public transportation:
Just leave your car behind!
Take the train to Oberstdorf. Directly opposite the station, the Walserbus runs towards Kleinwalsertal. Line 1 goes directly to Baad.
Approach:
When traveling by car, form car-sharing groups.
Most routes from Germany converge in Ulm and continue on the A7. At the Allgäu motorway junction, take the A980 section to the Waltenhofen exit and then the four-lane B19 via Sonthofen and Oberstdorf into the Kleinwalsertal.
From Austria (Vorarlberg) and Switzerland, you can reach Kleinwalsertal via the Bregenzerwald (Hittisau) – Riedbergpass – Fischen – Oberstdorf.
Coming from Tyrol, the fastest route is via the A7 to Kempten and then on the B19 towards Oberstdorf. You do not need a motorway vignette for the drive into the valley.
Route PlannerPark:
Paid parking spaces are located near the starting point.
Parking along the state road is not allowed.