Mountain hikes Schneetalalm - Gimpelhaus - Gehrenspitze

Nesselwängle / Allgäu Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 9.0 km
Duration: 6:19 h

A scenic hike below the Tannheimer Chain.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 9.0 km
  • Duration: 6:19 h
  • Elevation uphill:673 hm
  • Elevation downhill:673 hm
Highest point1,753 m

Starting point

Parking lot at Hotel Berghof

Finishing point

Parking lot at Hotel Berghof
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

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Equipment

Please note that mountaineering involves an increased risk of accidents and injuries. Despite careful route planning, there is always a basic risk. Preparation through endurance training, appropriate technical training and further education, as well as personal caution, reduces the danger of accidents and risks. But never forget that the weather in the mountains can change very quickly. Stay on the marked hiking trails. Personal mountaineering equipment must be safe and serviceable and conform to the current technical standards. Every hiker is advised to inform themselves about the planned routes in alpine specialist literature or on site.
Source: Tannheimer Tal

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.


Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    By train to Sonthofen, Pfronten/Ried, or Reutte, then continue by bus to Nesselwängle.

  • Parking

    Take the A7 motorway at the "Oy-Mittelberg" exit onto the B310 towards Wertach and then Oberjoch. There, follow the signs "Tannheimer Tal" B199, exit Nesselwängle, to Hotel Berghof.From the Tyrolean side via Reutte on the B198 towards Lechtal to Weißenbach, over the Gaicht Pass along the B199 to exit Nesselwängle, to Hotel Berghof.

    You can park at the Hotel Berghof above the church - parking fee applies

Weather

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