Ski tour
Ski tour from Au to Toreck
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Höhenprofil
A nature-compatible route for experienced ski tourers in the Gottesacker area.
A scenically magnificent ski tour starting at the football pitch in Au. Already the ascent fascinates with the wild landscape in Kürental and the upper section impresses with a spectacular mountain panorama.
Consciously experiencing nature stands for respectful interaction among winter sports enthusiasts and towards nature. The described route takes into account the designated forest-wildlife protection areas in Kleinwalsertal.
The ski tour is recommended in good weather, then the mountain lives up to its name.
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 secured pistes and paths everyone travels at their own risk and is responsible for themselves and must inform themselves about alpine dangers, in particular avalanche danger. Weather conditions and snow conditions may require changes in the route.
The provided GPS track is only a suggestion. No liability is accepted for the accuracy of the information.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
- 144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
- 112 Euro emergency call (works with any mobile/ 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 route starts either at the football pitch in Au or a little further down the valley at the “Marburger Haus” bus stop when arriving by bus (see “Arrival”). From the bus stop, continue about 300 m further down the valley to the junction into Ladstatt to an information board for the Ifen-Gottesacker area. From here, follow a forest road into the woods towards Kürental. The first section is flat; horse-drawn carriage rides also take place here, so please show consideration. Follow the forest road past the Schmalzboden hut to the end and continue into Kürental. This is reached about 100 m above Schneiderkürenalpe. From here, continue ascending until just below the dilapidated Gottesacker Alpe and finally head northeast to the summit of Toreck.
Descent
The descent heads towards Mahdtal. Initially, descend over beautiful open ski slopes and further down cross below a rock face to Grafenküren Alpe. There you will reach a forest road again and follow it, partly slightly uphill, until you reach a junction leading back to the ascent path. From there follow the forest road downhill to the information board and to the starting point. Please show consideration for ascending tourers during the descent.
Note:
The upper part of the route can also be done in the opposite direction. The route between Grafenküren Alpe and the forest road junction is marked with green signs of the “Naturally on Tour” campaign.
Start Hirschegg
Coordinates:
Geogr. 47.355057 N 10.165291 EDestination Riezlern Waypoints
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Public transportation:
Just leave your car behind!
Take the train to Oberstdorf. Directly opposite the station, the Walserbus goes towards Kleinwalsertal. Take line 1 to the stop “Riezlern Post”, then change to line 3 “Wälde” and get off at the stop “Marburger Haus”.
Approach:
If arriving by car, please form car pools.
Most routes from Germany converge in Ulm and continue on the A7. At the Allgäu motorway junction take the A980 segment to the Waltenhofen interchange and then the four-lane B19 past Sonthofen and Oberstdorf into Kleinwalsertal.
From Austria (Vorarlberg) and Switzerland, you reach Kleinwalsertal via Bregenzerwald (Hittisau) – Riedberg Pass – 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 is available at the football pitch in Au.
Parking along the state road is not permitted.