Difficulty:difficult
Length:93.5 kmElevation uphill:7,700 m
Short description:A scenic hike below the Tannheimer Chain.Quality of experience: ****Recommended season:MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberProperties:LoopScenicRefreshment stops available
Description:
A hike with a wonderful view over the Tannheimer Tal. The path is well developed and enjoyable to walk. A stop at the Schneetalalm, the Tannheimer Hut, or the Gimpelhaus is worthwhile. Starting from Nesselwängle, Gimpelhaus parking lot, ascend to the Gimpelhaus, then continue to the Gimpel. WARNING!! Only for experienced mountaineers, difficult mountain route, therefore sure-footedness and a head for heights required. Caution when wet, danger of falling rocks. About 4 hours, the same descent back to the Gimpelhaus or Tannheimer Hut (overnight accommodation possible) to Nesselwängle, about 2 1/2 hours. Total approx. 6 hours.
Directions:The hike starts in Nesselwängle, above the church. First towards the village center and then slightly ascending towards the northeast. Shortly after the village there is a signpost to Schneetalalpe. The gravel path is moderately steep and easy to walk. There are two forks in the path; both times we keep right to reach Schneetalalm after a short time. A short piece back the same way we came, then we walk towards the Gimpelhaus. At the first fork go straight, at the second turn left. Under the rock massif of the Tannheimer Group we cross the slope, reach the Tannheimer Hut and after a short descent the Gimpelhaus. Impressive rock walls in the background, which are ideal for climbing, and the wide view into the Tannheimer Tal give the hike a visual appeal. The descent is quite entertaining. Some artificially constructed stairs and serpentine bends in the path lead us quickly back to the starting point.
From the Gimpelhaus onwards to Gehrenspitze 2,163 m
From the Gimpelhaus continue towards Hahnenkamm to Sabachjoch and Gehrenjoch, path 417, about 2 hours. Ascent over rocks and ridges to the Gehrenspitze, path 417a, about 1 1/2 hours. Warning!! Only for experienced and practiced mountaineers, sure-footedness and no fear of heights required. Descent via the same path back to Gehrenjoch and further to Gehrenalpe path 417a, about 1 1/2 hours, then via Alpenrosenweg to Lechaschauer Alm and Schneetalalm, about 1 hour. Descent to Nesselwängle, paths 418/418a and 416, about 1 1/2 hours. Total walking time 7 1/2 hours
