Hut hike Circular Route Around the Valley Basin | 3-Day Hiking Tour

Reutte / Ammergau Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 32.0 km
Duration: 15:00 h

Discover the most beautiful views around the Reutte valley basin on a three-day hiking adventure with nights in mountain huts and delicious Tyrolean specialties.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 32.0 km
  • Duration: 15:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:2,459 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,496 hm
Highest point1,860 m

Starting point

Reutte Train Station

Finishing point

Höfen / Reutte Train Station
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 4 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
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  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

Hiking trails, hiking paths, mountain trails, forest trails, gravel roads, paved roads

Equipment

Hiking boots, hiking backpack, hiking poles, functional clothing, waterproof clothing, sun protection (sun cream, sunglasses and a hat), first aid kit, hiking map (printed or digital), mobile phone, plenty of water and food.
Equipment should always be adapted to the season, weather conditions and personal experience.

Additional equipment for multi-day hikes: Spare clothing, a sleeping bag liner and slippers (if required), microfibre towel, personal toiletries, head lamp, power bank and cash.
Source: TVB Naturparkregion Reutte

Description

Experience the impressive mountain scenery surrounding Reutte on this varied multi-day circular hike, featuring overnight stays at the Säulinghaus and the Musauer Alm. Passing the idyllic Urisee lake, crossing scenic alpine pastures and spectacular high-level trails, the route leads through the Hahnenkamm mountain region before returning to Reutte. Magnificent panoramas, traditional mountain huts and unforgettable nature experiences make this tour a truly special hiking adventure.

Day 1: Reutte to the Säulinghaus

  • Distance: 10,7 km
  • Elevation gain: 1.093 m
  • Elevation loss: 214 m
  • Highest point: 1.690 m
Your hike begins at Reutte railway station. From there, follow the trail to Lake Urisee and continue to the Dürrenberg Alm. The route then leads towards the Falzkopf via the Klemmtal Alp before reaching the Säulinghaus. Alternatively, from the Dürrenberg Alm you can hike to the Säulinghaus via the Koflerjoch pass.

Day 2: Säulinghaus to Musauer Alm
  • Distance: 13,7 km
  • Elevation gain: 432 m
  • Elevation loss: 851 m
  • Highest point: 1.693 m
From the Säulinghaus, descend towards Pflach and continue via Oberletzen and Musau-Roßschläg. From Bärenfalle, the trail climbs up to the Musauer Alm, where you will spend the night.

Day 3: Musauer Alm to Höfen
  • Distance: 7,4 km
  • Elevation gain: 884 m
  • Elevation loss: 431 m
  • Highest point: 1.860 m
From the Musauer Alm, hike via the Sabachjoch pass to the Schneetal Alm. The route continues through the Hahnenkamm hiking area to the Höfener Alm. From there, take the Reutte cable car down to Höfen.

Return Journey
From Höfen, you can either walk back to Reutte railway station along the River Lech (approx. 5 km) or take the bus from the municipal office in Höfen to Reutte railway station.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take bus line 1, 2, 3, 9, 100, 110, 120, 150, 160X or 319 to the "Reutte Bahnhof" stop or the train to the Reutte train station.  Timetables and bus stops can be found at www.vvt.at.
    Alternative option: RegioFlink on-demand shuttle – the flexible mobility service provided by VVT

  • Parking

    The Reutte Nature Park Region can be reached by car as well as by public transport: Arrival & Mobility
    Parking: Waldrastlift car park

Weather

Today

mainly clear
18°C/5°C
0%0l5 km/h

Fri

mainly clear
20°C/5°C
5%0l5 km/h

Sat

light rain showers
13°C/7°C
80%3.8l5 km/h

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