Mountain hikes Heiterwang - Thaneller über Rietzlersteig

Heiterwang / Lechtaler Alpen

difficult

6.2 km

5:10 h

Mountain tour for the experienced hiker

Tour information

Requirement: difficult
Length: 6.2 km
Duration: 5:10 h
Elevation uphill:1,287 hm
Elevation downhill:11 hm

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Elevation profile

Heiterwang - Thaneller über Rietzlersteig.gpx

Highest point2,341 m

Starting point

Karlift car park

Finishing point

Thaneller

Fitness level 6 / 6
Technique 5 / 6

Best time of year

January
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Trail condition

Demanding hiking trail, exposed terrain, rock, gravel, natural ground

Equipment

Appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes, rain protection, sun protection, hiking poles, sufficient water. No climbing equipment required.

Source: Tiroler Zugspitz Arena

Description

This challenging mountain tour’s starting point is the Karlift car park. From there follow the path over the ski slope, over a stream to the Salzhütte. At the junction turn left and follow the Rietzlersteig towards the Thanellerkar. From there the path merges into a via ferrata. Follow the red and white markings through the rocky terrain to the summit. This tour is only recommended for experienced, sure-footed hikers with a head for heights.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
●   Stay on the marked hiking trails
●   Keep your distance from grazing animals
●   Be aware of the mountain hut opening hours
●   Alpine emergency call: 140

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Karliftstüberl
Opening hours:Open today
Place: Heiterwang am See
: Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
see restaurant details: Karliftstüberl

Getting here

Arrival by public transport
Summer & winter bus of the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena (free with guest card), Postbus (free in the region with guest card), excursion bus Bavaria-Tyrol (only for TZA guests and free with guest card), regional trains (Garmisch-Patenkirchen-Grainau-Ehrwald-Lermoos-Reutte), special bus to Lumagica-Ehrenberg Reutte (free with guest card, winter only, Sundays only)
Parking
You will find numerous parking spaces at the Karlift

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