Mountain hikes Höfen - Wängle Meadow Loop

Höfen / Allgäu Alps
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 5.9 km
Duration: 2:00 h

Circular hike through the fields and meadows to the Hirschbachalm.

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 5.9 km
  • Duration: 2:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:166 hm
  • Elevation downhill:160 hm
Highest point963 m

Starting point

Schollenwiesenlift Höfen

Finishing point

Schollenwiesenlift Höfen
  • Fitness level 2 / 6
  • Technique 1 / 6

Features

  • Circular route
  • Suitable for families
  • suitable for pushchairs

Best time of year

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Trail condition

Meadow path, easy hiking trail, partly asphalt, partly gravel

Equipment

Light hiking boots, hiking backpack, 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.
Optional: hiking poles
Equipment should always be adapted to the season, weather conditions and personal experience.
Source: TVB Naturparkregion Reutte

Description

The hike starts in Höfen at the Schollenwiesenlift. From here, follow the trail uphill across the meadows towards Wängle. A small bridge takes you to Holz, where you continue towards Winkl. After crossing another small stream, the trail leads downhill to Lechaschau. From there, the route climbs again as you make your way back to Höfen. At Hirschbachalm, you can take a well-deserved break and enjoy some refreshments before continuing your hike.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

  • Hirschbachalm

    Opening hours:Open today
    Place:Höfen
    :Restaurant, Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take bus line 110 or 120 to the "Höfen (Tirol) Abzw Dorfstraße" stop. There are a few more stops along the route that allows alternative entry- or exit points to the tour. 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: Schollenwiesenlift car park

Weather

Today

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18°C/8°C
20%0.8l5 km/h

Sat

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21°C/7°C
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Sun

partly Cloudy
22°C/8°C
35%0l5 km/h
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