Ski tour
Ski tour from Schwendle to Walser Hammerspitze
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An environmentally friendly route for experienced ski tourers in the Wildental.
Everything you want for a ski tour: With almost 1000 meters of elevation gain the ascent is athletic and demands fitness. Far from ski operations, you immerse yourself in the quiet of winter. Once at the summit, a wonderful view over Kleinwalsertal, Kuhgehrenspitze, Elfer & Zwölfer awaits. Finally, you are rewarded with a great descent.
The Wildental is also popular with winter hikers in winter. Especially on the first section up to just before the Inner Wiesalpe, more consideration is required for other winter sports enthusiasts during ascent and descent. Then there is enough space and enjoyment of nature for everyone.
Experience nature consciously stands for respectful coexistence among winter sports enthusiasts and towards nature. The described route respects the designated forest and wildlife protection areas in Wildental.
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: Outside secured pistes and trails, everyone is responsible for themselves and travels at their own risk and must inform themselves about alpine hazards, especially avalanche danger. Weather and snow conditions may necessitate changes in the route.
The GPS track provided is merely a suggestion. No liability can be assumed 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: (https://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 start of the route is at the Schwendle parking lot, which can be easily reached by bus (Walserbus from Oberstdorf). First, we follow the winter hiking trail towards Wildental. Passing the upper Wiesalpe, we enter the gentle forest clearing located about 500 m south of the upper Wiesalpe. After about 40 minutes (at an altitude of 1,620 m) we veer left into the now flatter gully and follow it until we reach the summer path from Innerkuhgehrenalpe to Wannenalpe at about 1,700 m. From here we mostly follow the summer path, reaching the open slopes of Wannenalpe by a switchback. Heading east for about 800 m, we then reach the ridge north of it, which divides the hollow between Walser Hammerspitze and Hochgehrenspitze. We follow the ridge toward the summit. We reach the summit via the southern ridge, aiming for the saddle between Hochgehrenspitze and Walser Hammerspitze at its flattest point and continue on the ridge to the summit.
Descent
The descent follows the ascent route. In the sparse forest, we seek proximity to the ascent track to avoid damaging the young forest.
Start Mittelberg
Coordinates:
Geogr. 47.322123 N 10.165957 EDestination Mittelberg 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. Take line 1 to the Bödmen stop, there change to line 4 “Höfle” and get off at the “Schwendle” stop.
Approach:
If arriving by car, form car pools.
Most routes from Germany converge in Ulm and continue on the A7. At the Allgäu motorway interchange, take the A980 section to the Waltenhofen junction and continue on 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.
From Tyrol, the quickest way 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 PlannerPark:
Paid parking spaces are located near the starting point.
Parking along the state road is not permitted.