Difficulty:
medium
Length:
35.0 km
Duration:
15:00 h
Elevation uphill:
2,200 m
Short description:Magnificent summit route to the Rote FlühQuality of experience: ******Recommended season:MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberProperties:LoopScenicRefreshment stops availableGeological highlightsBotanical highlightsFaunistic highlightsInsider tipSummit route
Description:
From Nesselwängle, Gimpelhaus parking lot, ascent to Gimpelhaus, further to Judenscharte and to Rote Flüh, approx. 4 hours. ATTENTION!! Partial rope protection in place, surefootedness and a head for heights required, especially take care when wet. Same descent back to Gimpelhaus or Tannheimer hut (both huts offer overnight accommodation) to Nesselwängle, approx. 2 1/2 hours. Total walking time approx. 6 1/2 hours.
Unforgettable and unique. This route makes every hiker's heart beat faster. Through beautiful mixed forest, we ascend to Schneetalalm. Then continue high above Nesselwängle to the "Tannheimer Dolomites". The ascent to Rote Flüh is strenuous, but once at the top you quickly forget the effort of the climb. A breathtaking view awaits you.
The hike begins in Nesselwängle, above the church, and leads northeast. Shortly after the village, there is a signpost to Schneetalalpe. The gravel path is moderately steep and easy to walk on. At the two forks in the road, we keep right and soon reach Schneetalalpe. We then walk a short distance back along the same path towards Gimpelhaus. At the first fork, go straight ahead; at the second, turn left. Under the rock massif of the Tannheimer group, we reach the Tannheimer hut. Next to the hut, the signpost points right. On the Emne, a small plateau beneath the Gimpel rock massif, an iron cross is erected. It is the old summit cross of Gimpel and serves as a memorial to those who have died. The path first rises gently, then more steeply as it leads to the summit – the Rote Flüh is reached. After a lengthy rest, we descend the same way. This time, however, we follow the path to Gimpelhaus, which is reached after a short descent. Impressive rock walls in the background, ideal for climbing, and the view far into the Tannheimer valley add visual appeal to the hike. The descent is quite entertaining. Some stairs and serpentines lead us quickly back to the starting point.
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