Summit tour to the Rote Wand

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Difficulty: schwer
Distance: 0.01 km
Ascent: 1327 m
Descent: 1327 m
Duration: 0.1 h
Deepest point: 1827 m
Highest point: 2703 m
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Landscape:

  • Höhenprofil

    The Rote Wand is the second highest peak in the Lechquellgebirge and, thanks to its striking shape, is easily recognisable even from a distance.

    From Alpe Formarin in the Zugertal, the day tour stagnates along the signposted path towards Lake Formarinsee. From the wide gravel road, a path leads to the right in the direction of Lange Furka. Here you can decide whether to take the longer or shorter ascent path. Continue straight ahead through the Lange Furka towards Laguzalpe. The path leads evenly uphill and after about an hour you reach the narrowness. Here you can turn off to Faludrigaalpe. Straight ahead and then downhill you soon reach the Obere Laguzalpe. Keep right at the turn-off and continue uphill in serpentines. The terrain becomes increasingly steeper and more challenging. Some parts are secured with steel ropes and some climbing passages up to the summit have to be mastered. The summit view over the whole Lechquellengebirge is breathtaking and promises a wonderful view in good weather. Return first over the same trail, from the last turn-off through the Rote Furka to the Lake Formarinsee.

    A stop at the Alpe Formarin or the hut Freiburger is worthwhile after the hike!

    Presented by: Lech Zürs Tourismus GmbH
    Author: Hannes Heigenhauser

  • Difficulty: schwer
    Condition:

    Experience:

    Landscape:

    		Altitude: 2703 m 1827 m Best season:
    JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
    JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
    Characteristics:
    • Scenic
    • Summit tour
    • With refreshment stops
    • exposed
    • assured passages
    • Climbing posts
    • Ridge
    Safety instructions:

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    Equipment:

    Good footwear (ankle high, profiled sole), helmet, backpack with provisions, drinks, rain cover, Lech Card and bus timetable.
    More info & links:

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  • Directions

    From Alpe Formarin in the Zugertal, the day tour continues along the signposted path towards Lake Formarinsee. From the wide gravel road, a path leads to the right towards Lange Furka. Here you can decide whether to take the longer or shorter ascent path. The shorter path leads over the Rote Furka, steeply ascending to the Scharte above the Klesenzaalpe. Here you have a wonderful view of the Great Walser Valley. We choose the longer path straight ahead through the Lange Furka towards Laguzalpe. The path leads evenly uphill and after about an hour you reach the narrowness. Here you can turn off to the Faludrigaalpe. Straight ahead and then downhill you soon reach the Obere Laguzalpe. Keep right at the turn-off and continue uphill in serpentines. The path first crosses a steep meadow, later it becomes increasingly steep and bumpy. The terrain becomes increasingly steeper and more challenging. Some places are secured with steel ropes, the path is very exposed. A head for heights and sure-footedness are absolutely necessary. After about an hour you reach a turn-off, we take the left path towards the summit. Now it goes over crisply demanding rock passage which is secured with steel ropes to a saddle. Continue along the rock face to the northwestern degree. From here you always walk along the Grad up to the summit. The last 500 metres before the summit can be described as a decisive key point. It contains difficult climbing passages and up to the summit some challenging sections have to be mastered. The summit view over the whole Lechquellen mountains is breathtaking and promises a wonderful view in good weather. Return first over the same trail, descend from the last turnoff through the Rote Furka to Lake Formarinsee. From here the gravel road continues to the hut Freiburger, where you can stop for a bite to eat. Over the narrow path below the hut Freiburger, above the Lake Formarinsee on the other side of the shore, you return to the Formarin Alpe.

    Start Alpe Formarin
    Coordinates:
    Geogr. 47.171417 N 9.999424 E
    Destination Alpe Formarin

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Take the train to Langen am Arlberg or St. Anton am Arlberg station. From there, buses (no. 91 +92) run at regular intervals to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

    Approach:

    From Germany: Take the A 96 to Bregenz from there on the A14 to Bludenz, continue on the S16 to the Lech Zürs am Arlberg exit. Follow the B197 to Alpe Rauz, turn left here onto the B198. Through the Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass you reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

    From Switzerland: Via the A13 and the Feldkirch, Hohenems or Lustenau border crossing onto the A14 as far as Bludenz. Continue on the S16 until the exit Lech Zürs am Arlberg. Follow the B197 to Alpe Rauz, turn left here onto the B198. Through the Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass you reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

    From Austria: Take the Inntal motorway A12 and then the S16 to the St. Anton am Arlberg exit (Arlbergpass). Follow the B197 first through St. Anton, then through St. Christoph and over the Arlberg Pass to Alpe Rauz. Turn right here onto the B198. Through the Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass you reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.


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    Park:

    You can park your car either directly with your host or in the underground car park Anger. The underground car park is located directly in the town centre opposite the Raiffeisenbank Lech.