Mountain Hike | Mountain Hike |
Mellau | Hangspitze
Photo: Michael Meusburger - Bregenzerwald Tourismus
Photo: Conny Kriegner - Bregenzerwald Tourismus
Photo: Conny Kriegner - Bregenzerwald Tourismus
Photo: Conny Kriegner - Bregenzerwald Tourismus
Photo: Nadine Lerho - Bregenzerwald Tourismus
Photo: Nora Fröhlich - Bregenzerwald Tourismus
Photo: Nadine Lerho - Bregenzerwald Tourismus
Photo: Nadine Lerho - Bregenzerwald Tourismus
Photo: Nadine Lerho - Bregenzerwald Tourismus
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Höhenprofil
The shady mountain hike from Mellau mostly follows forest trails. The protected sycamores, which have been standing at the Waldalpe for many years, are something to look out for along the way.
The circular trail is a good choice for hot summer days, but is also nice too walk in early summer and autumn. The path to the Doseggalpe from the beautifully situated chapel in Bengath is quite steep – but runs through the forest whole time. The section after that also takes hikers through the forest to the 1,746-metre-high Hangspitze from where a beautiful panoramic view opens up. The Waldalpe is reached via the Guntenalpen and the Obergüntenstallalpe. The several sycamores that stand here on the extensive alpine pasture are a bit of a surprise. They provide shade for both animals and people. Alpine herders used to use their leaves as litter and for filling their bedding in the past. The route finally returns to Mellau along the Mellenbach.
Wanderkarte Bregenzerwald (Maßstab 1 : 32.000)
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Presented by: Bregenzerwald
Author: Elisabeth Schneider -
Difficulty: mittel Condition: Experience: Landscape: Altitude: Best season: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Safety instructions: EMERGENCY CALL:
140 Alpine emergency Austria
144 Alpine emergency Vorarlberg
112 Euro-emergency callEquipment: - waterproof footwear
- good outdoor clothing worn in layers
- a functional top to change in to
- sunglasses and sun cream
- take plenty of drinks with you: it is also important to drink even if you are not thirsty
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Directions
The hike up to the Hangspitze beginns at the parking in Bengath. Once you have passed the chapel in Bengath, which enjoys a lovely location, the long hike upwards to the peak commences. Your efforts are rewarded with a lovely panoramic view. The descent takes you across the Güntenstallalpen and the Waldalpe (protected mountain mapletrees, worth seeing!) into the Mellental. You take a leisurely walk back into Mellau along the Mellenbach.
Start Car-park Bengath
Coordinates:
Geogr. 47.344777 N 9.870972 EDestination Car-park Bengath Waypoints