Mountain hikes Elbigenalp- Rotwand

Elbigenalp / Allgäuer Alps
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 5.4 km

On the top of the Rotwand you have a very good view of the villages of the middle Lech valley lying in the valley.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 5.4 km
  • Elevation uphill:1,186 hm
  • Elevation downhill:0 hm
Highest point2,250 m

Starting point

Elbigenalp Geierwally car park

Finishing point

Rotwand
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Best time of year

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Trail condition

forest path, hiking trail

Equipment

Good equipment is essential for your hike. The following items should definitely be in your rucksack: - Food and drink - Functional clothing for rain, wind and cold - A change of clothes - Sun protection - First aid kit - Mobile phone with a full battery (Euro emergency number 112) - Hiking map or GPS - Hiking poles Nevertheless, the following applies: light luggage is also easier to carry, so you should not weigh down your rucksack with unnecessary ballast. In addition, your hiking equipment should of course also be adapted to your particular hiking tour.
Source: TVB Lechtal

Description

From the parking lot you walk along the forest road in the direction of Hermann-von-Barthhütte. After a while you will pass the Kasermandl snack station. Shortly after the valley station of the material cable car to the Hermann-von-Barthhütte, take the narrow path into the forest. From here on your path goes steeply through the forest before you continue along a sloping grassy slope towards the summit of the Rotwand.
Near the summit it becomes a bit strenuous for you. The last piece before the summit must be covered by you in easy climbing, which is however secured with a wire rope.
Surefootedness, alpine experience and a head for heights are important prerequisites for your hike.
 

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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Regiobus stop Elbigenalp-Hotel Alpenrose

  • Parking

    Geierwally car park, subject to charge

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