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Mountain route to the Fiderepass hut

Oberstdorfer Hammerspitze
Oberstdorfer Hammerspitze from a distance
Wildental with the three Schafalp peaks
Fiderepass hut
Evening glow at the Fiderepass hut
sun terrace on the Innere Kuhgehrenalpe
Fluchtalpe Wildental

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Difficulty: schwer
Distance: 12.85 km
Ascent: 908 m
Descent: 905 m
Duration: 4.9 h
Deepest point: 1158 m
Highest point: 2066 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    Mountain route through the Wildental to the Fiderepass hut with descent via the Inner Kuhgerenalpe.

    The route leads from the Mittelberg district Schwendle over the Wiesalpen on an alpine path through the Wildental to the Fluchtalpe. From there, via serpentine paths steeply ascending first over alpine meadows, then through a forest and up into a large cirque. For the final ascent to the Fiderepass hut, follow the mountain hiking trail over a scree field onto a high plateau between the Oberstdorfer Hammerspitze and the Schafalpen peaks. From the terrace of the alpine club hut of the DAV section Oberstdorf, there is an incomparable panoramic view of the Oberstdorf and Allgäu mountains all the way to Kleinwalsertal with the towering Ifen. On the descent, the path leads back from the Fiderepass hut over the high plateau, following the same route until the mountain trail branches off towards the Inner Kuhgerenalpe. Along the mountain flank to the managed alpine hut and here via numerous narrow switchbacks back into the Wildental. From there, on the familiar path back to the starting point of the route.

    The Fiderepass hut is built directly on the state border; the national border runs over the terrace. Thus, guests can choose in which country they want to drink their beer.

    Naturerlebnis Karte, M 1:12.000. Erhältlich (kostenpflichtig) in der Touristinformation im Walserhaus

    Grenzenlos Wandern im Kleinwalsertal. Wander- und Tourenkarte mit Wanderführer und Panorama, M 1:25.000. Erhältlich (kostenpflichtig) in der Touristinformation im Walserhaus

    Alpenvereinskarte Bayerische Alpen, Kleinwalsertal BY2, M 1:25.000

    Presented by: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
    Author: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen

  • Difficulty: schwer
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    Altitude: 2066 m 1158 m Best season:
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    Safety instructions:

    EMERGENCY:
    144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
    112 European emergency number (works with any mobile phone/network)

    Equipment:

    Sturdy shoes and hiking poles for steep sections recommended. When necessary, rainproof clothing and head covering.

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    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?

  • Directions

    Schwendle (alternative parking lot Bergheim Moser) – Wiesalpe – Fluchtalpe – Fiderepass hut – Wannenalpe – Inner Kuhgerenalpe – Upper Wiesalpe – Schwendle (alternative parking lot Bergheim Moser)

    Start Mittelberg
    Coordinates:
    Geogr. 47.321111 N 10.161566 E
    Destination Mittelberg

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Starting point of the route: Walserbus line 4, Schwendle bus stop

    >>> Walserbus timetable

    Approach:

    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 Kleinwalsertal. From Austria (Vorarlberg) and Switzerland, you reach Kleinwalsertal via the 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. No motorway vignette is required for the drive into the valley.


    Route Planner

    Park:

    Paid parking lots in Schwendle or at Bergheim Moser