Hut hike Gehrenalpe (1.610 m)

Wängle / Allgäu Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 7.9 km
Duration: 4:30 h

Hike to Gehrenalpe with beautiful views of the Hahnenkamm.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 7.9 km
  • Duration: 4:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:689 hm
  • Elevation downhill:675 hm
Highest point1,610 m

Starting point

Bergwelt Hahnenkamm car park

Finishing point

Bergwelt Hahnenkamm car park
  • Fitness level 5 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Best time of year

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Trail condition

Hiking trail, mountain trail, forest track, gravel

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.
Source: TVB Naturparkregion Reutte

Description

The hike starts at the car park of Bergwelt Hahnenkamm in Höfen. From there, cross the Leimbach stream and follow the trail uphill through the forest. Continue along the signposted hiking trail to the Gehrenalpe mountain hut. The return to the valley follows the same route.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take regional bus line 1 to the "Wängle Holz" stop or line 110 to the "Höfen Reuttener Seilbahn" or "Höfen Tourismusbüro" stops. 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: Bergwelt Hahnenkamm car park (fee applies)

Weather

Today

mainly clear
14°C/6°C
0%0l5 km/h

Tue

mainly clear
16°C/5°C
65%3.7l10 km/h

Wed

moderate rain
11°C/4°C
85%17.7l5 km/h

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