Mountain route around the great Widderstein
Tour description
This circular route around the Widderstein, the sentinel of the valley visible from afar, starts in Baad and begins with a moderate ascent to the Bärgunthütte. From there it goes - ascending more steeply - on a mountain path up to the Hochalppass. Crossing at height along the southern foothills of the Widderstein with views of Warth and the Hochtannberg Pass, it continues to the serviced Widdersteinhütte. From there the path leads down over coarser rock to the upper Gemstelalpe. For a short time somewhat exposed, a secured section goes through a gorge and then through a belt of dwarf pines down to Bernhards Gemstelalp. From there a moderate alpine path leads down the Gemsteltal valley and back along the left side of the Breitach to Baad.
Baad
Baad
Route description
Recommended equipment
EMERGENCY CALL:144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg 112 European emergency number (works with any mobile phone/network)
Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.
Further info & links
Tips
There is the possibility of a summit ascent to the Widderstein. However, the challenging ascent via the marked path (T4) is only suitable for extremely experienced, sure-footed, and fearless hikers.
Further links
Of course, the circular route can also be walked in the opposite direction: the ascent through Gemstel and the descent through the Bärgunttal.
Nature experience map, scale 1:12,000. Available (for a fee) at the tourist information in the Walserhaus
Unlimited hiking in the Kleinwalsertal. Hiking and route map with hiking guide and panorama, scale 1:25,000. Available (for a fee) at the tourist information in the Walserhaus
Alpine club map Bavarian Alps, Kleinwalsertal BY2, scale 1:25,000