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Glatthorn, 2.133 m | Fontanella-Faschina

View of the destination - Glatthorn
Ascent over the flank towards the summit
Shortly before the summit
View in the direction of Faschina and Bregenzerwald
Descent towards Faschina
View back towards the summit
Summer landscape
Stafelalpsee with Glatthorn in the background
Hiking trails concept Vorarlberg

Factbox

Difficulty: mittel
Distance: 5.94 km
Ascent: 365 m
Descent: 647 m
Duration: 3.5 h
Deepest point: 1488 m
Highest point: 2133 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    Summit tour on the Glatthorn above Faschina with fabulous views of the surrounding mountains.

    From Faschina, the first part of the hike goes comfortably up with the double chairlift Stafelalpe to the middle station. The first section of the hike leads from the middle station along the Faschina flower hiking trail. Here, fantastic views in the direction of Damüls open up in you. The path continues along the ridge up to the Schluchtensattel. From here in about 30 minutes over the partly rope-secured flank to the summit of the Glatthorn at 2,133 m above sea level. In good conditions you can enjoy a great distant view at the summit. Return on the other side via the east ridge, also with rope belays, down towards the Franz-Josef-Hütte. A stop for refreshments is worthwhile! The tour then continues via the Staffel Alpe back to the starting point at the Faschinajoch. The tour can of course also be done in the opposite direction.

    Presented by: Alpenregion Bludenz Tourismus GmbH
    Author: Melanie Fleisch

  • Difficulty: mittel
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    		Altitude: 2133 m 1488 m Best season:
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    Safety instructions:

    EMERGENCY CALL

    140 Alpine emergencies Austria-wide
    144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
    112 Euro-emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)

    www.alpenregion-vorarlberg.com/sicherheitstipps-wandern

    Equipment:

    Ankle-high mountain boots with tread sole, sun and rain protection, snack, filled water bottle and first aid kit. Cell phone for emergencies.

  • Directions

    Car park at the Faschinajoch – ascent with double chairlift Stafelalpe – middle station – flower hiking trail – gorge saddle – Glatthorn – east ridge – Franz-Josef-Hütte – Stafel Alpe – car park at the Faschinajoch

    Start Parking lot at the Faschinajoch, Fontanella-Faschina
    Coordinates:
    Geogr. 47.271899 N 9.898463 E
    Destination Parking lot at the Faschinajoch, Fontanella-Faschina

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Bus line 570, stop “Faschina Passhöhe”

    Timetable request online at www.vmobil.at

    Approach:

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    Route Planner

    Park:

    Public car park in Faschina