Mountain hikes Hirschfäng (1.905 m) & Kreuzkopf (1.910 m)

Reutte / Ammergau Alps
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 12.1 km
Duration: 5:30 h

Challenging summit hike to Hirschfäng (1.905 m) and Kreuzkopf (1.910 m) with stunning panoramic views and views of the Zugspitze.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 12.1 km
  • Duration: 5:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,012 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,004 hm
Highest point1,910 m

Starting point

Hotel Ammerwald

Finishing point

Hotel Ammerwald
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 4 / 6

Best time of year

  • January
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Trail condition

Hiking trail, narrow mountain trail, mountain ridge

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 Hotel Ammerwald. Head west and follow the trail to the summit cross on Hirschfäng, also known as Ochsenälpeleskopf or Alpeleskopf. Continue via Kuhkarjoch to the summit of Kreuzkopf. From Kuhkarjoch, the trail follows the slopes below Hirschfäng back down into the valley.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

  • Ammerwald Alm

    Opening hours:Open today
    Place:Reutte
    :Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take the circular bus line 319 to the “Hotel Ammerwald” stop. Timetables and bus stops can be found at: Circular Bus Line 319

  • Parking

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

Weather

Today

partly Cloudy
17°C/9°C
45%0l5 km/h

Fri

partly Cloudy
18°C/8°C
15%0.4l5 km/h

Sat

mainly clear
20°C/8°C
0%0l5 km/h

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