Warth | Sunrise hike to the Wartherhorn
Cheerful and ready for a very special experience in the Lechquellen Mountains? Headlamps on and off we go! The sunrise tour on the Wartherhorn offers a varied summit ascent and impressive views.
Meeting point is the valley station of the Steffisalp-Express (opens from 9 a.m.). Depending on the sunrise time, the start is between 3.30 and 5.00 a.m. The hike is easy and takes two and a half hours along marked mountain trails to the summit cross. Arrived at the mountain station, it goes through dewy meadows, along the signposted hiking trail in the direction of the Wartherhorn. Keep left at the Wartherhornsattel and follow the path for a few minutes to the summit. Arrived at the summit cross you can enjoy the sunrise and will be rewarded with a fantastic panorama. On the descent there is also time to admire the picturesque landscape. You can return the same way or with the Steffisalp Express.
Directions
The tour starts at the valley station of the Steffisalp Express. From here you hike on a hiking trail in about 1 hour up to the mountain station at 1884 m. From here the summit is written as a 1 hour walk. Arriving at the mountain station, continue to the mountain station of the Wartherhorn cable car. From there you climb up to a saddle between Karhorn and Warther Horn. It takes about 20 minutes to climb the last 60 meters from the saddle. The summit offers a fabulous view of the surrounding mountains. The return is the same way.
Suggestions
Guided sunrise tour by Warth-Schröcken Tourism every second Thursday during summer. Registration at the tourist offices in Warth and Schröcken. After the ascent at dawn, you can enjoy a delicious mountain breakfast at the Hochalphütte.
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Equipment
- Warm mountain clothing in layers and a change of clothes
- Waterproof mountain or hiking shoes with a non-slip sole
- Sleeping mat, seat cushion as isolation from the ground
- Bivouac sack (also for unplanned overnight stays)
- hat and gloves
- Headlamp with a good and wide beam of light
- sunglasses and sunscreen
- Snack and (warm) drinks
- Information about the weather conditions
- Orientation aids such as map, altimeter
Safety information
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https://www.vorarlberg.travel/en/safety-tips-on-the-mountain/
Choosing the exact time: So that you don't arrive too late at the summit, you should choose the exact time of sunrise or sunset.
Observe the weather: Of course, the weather should be very nice and stable at sunrise or sunset. Safety first!
Tour facts
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- Last updated
- 07.05.2024, 22:05:01