Ski tour from Baad to the Grünhorn
Tour description
On this sunny ski tour, an early ascent is absolutely necessary because the Grünhorn receives a lot of sun as early as the morning hours due to its south-facing location, and you naturally want to enjoy the descent under good snow conditions.
In the summit area, there are very beautiful east- to south-facing descent slopes. In the lower part, you have to overcome a forest section of about 200 meters, so the tour is more pleasant with a high snow level.
At the summit, a wonderful view of the Kleinwalsertal and the Bregenz Forest awaits.
Baad is also popular with winter hikers in winter. Especially on the first section to the Inner Turaalpe, a bit more consideration for other winter sports enthusiasts is necessary during ascent and descent. Then there is enough space and nature enjoyment guaranteed for everyone.
Experiencing nature consciously stands for respectful coexistence among winter sports people and towards nature. The described route takes into account the forest and game protection areas designated in the Duratal.
Baad
Baad
Route description
Ascent
The start of the route is in the mountain village of Baad, which can be easily reached by bus (Walserbus from Oberstdorf). First, we follow the road to the Starzelhaus inn. From here, we follow the winter hiking trail towards Duratal until we reach the inner Turaalpe. After about 300m, we come to a wide clearing in the forest, where we follow the slope upward (keep left). After about 30 minutes, we reach an open pasture area (at about 1,700m). From here, we ascend gently towards the Ochsenhofer Scharte. Always keeping slightly left until we are below the Ochsenhofer Scharte, then we climb over the eastern slope of the Grünhorn to the summit.
Descent
We enjoy the descent down to the Starzelalpe, then ascend to the inner Stierhofalpe. We do not follow the descent into the Turabach valley, as the descent is not nice to ski. Continuing through the south-facing forest, we ride from clearing to clearing down into the valley. From here, we follow the winter hiking trail towards Starzelhaus and enjoy the last slopes in the village of Baad itself until we return to the starting point.
Recommended equipment
Away from secured pistes and paths, everyone is responsible for themselves and must inform themselves about alpine dangers, especially avalanche risk. Weather conditions and snow conditions may require changes to the route.
The GPS track given is only a suggestion. No liability can be assumed for the accuracy of the information.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
- 144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
- 112 European emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)
Complete ski touring equipment including avalanche emergency gear: avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe (standard); optional backpack with avalanche airbag
Further info & links
Further links
Experiencing nature consciously
www.vorarlberg.travel/safety-tips
Alpenvereinskarte Bavarian Alps - Kleinwalsertal, Hoher Ifen, Widderstein - BY 2