Ski tour
Ski tour from Baad to the Güntlespitze
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A nature-friendly route for experienced ski tourers in the Derratal.
The popular ski touring mountain in Kleinwalsertal – the Güntlespitze.
With a varied, not too long ascent route and the beautiful slopes, the Güntlespitze is the perfect ski touring mountain. This offers skiers many possibilities to vary ascent and descent routes, while still paying attention to nature and avalanche danger.
Arrived at the summit, a beautiful view of Kleinwalsertal, the Großer Widderstein, the Üntschenspitze, and the Hoher Ifen awaits. And finally, you will be rewarded with a great descent.
Baad is also popular with winter hikers in winter. Especially on the first section, a little more consideration is required for other winter sports enthusiasts during ascent and descent. Then there is enough space and enjoyment of nature for everyone.
Respectful interaction with nature stands for mutual respect among winter sports enthusiasts and towards nature. The described route considers the Bärgunttal & Derratal designated forest-wildlife protection areas.
Stop frequently and look up to the sky. With some luck, you may see the only golden eagle breeding pair in the Kleinwalsertal.
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: Off marked pistes and trails, everyone is responsible and travels at their own risk and must inform themselves about alpine hazards, particularly avalanche danger. Weather and snow conditions may require route changes.
The given GPS track is only a suggestion. No liability is assumed for the correctness of the information.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
- 144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
- 112 Euro emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)
Equipment: Careful planning, study the avalanche report:(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 starting point of the route is in Baad, which can be easily reached by bus (Walserbus from Oberstdorf). You start along a short section of the cross-country ski trail and after 150 m at the information board for the Derratal you cross the stream to the left over the bridge before following the path on the left side of the stream uphill into the valley. At a large torrent control structure, you turn left into Derratal and follow it gently uphill. Finally, you cross the Derra stream to the right and ascend the slope keeping slightly left, passing the middle Spitalalpe. Shortly below the two well-visible huts of the upper Spitalalpe, you cross the steeper slope to the left to Derraalpe (about 1800 m). From here, you ascend to the Derrajoch. Further left, you continue through a hollow up to the ridge that leads to the summit. Depending on the snow conditions, it may be somewhat more challenging there.
Descent
For the descent, you have 2 options – either back along the ascent route or via the southeast slope towards Wannenberg. On the descent towards Wannenberg, keep always to the right. After the steep slope below the Wannenberg (AVALANCHE DANGER, only in good conditions!!!) you cross the valley along the summer path. Slightly below you will already see our ascent track on the other side of the valley; further towards the valley you have a nice open ridge for skiing down. Shortly after, you meet the ascent route, which you can follow back to the starting point of the route.
Start Baad
Coordinates:
Geogr. 47.309267 N 10.119843 EDestination Baad Waypoints
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Public transportation:
Just leave your car behind!
By train to Oberstdorf. Right opposite the station, the Walserbus runs towards Kleinwalsertal. Line 1 goes directly to Baad.
Approach:
If traveling by car, form carpool groups.
Most routes from Germany converge in Ulm and continue on the A7. At the Allgäu motorway junction via the A980 section to the Waltenhofen interchange and on the four-lane B19 via Sonthofen and Oberstdorf to Kleinwalsertal.
From Austria (Vorarlberg) and Switzerland, you reach Kleinwalsertal via the Bregenzerwald (Hittisau) – Riedbergpass – Fischen – Oberstdorf.
Coming from Tyrol, the fastest way is via the A7 to Kempten and further on the B19 towards Oberstdorf. No motorway vignette is required for driving into the valley.
Route PlannerPark:
Paid parking spaces are located near the starting point.
Parking along the state road is not permitted.