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Warth | Sunset hike to the Höferspitze

Sonnenuntergang Höferspitze
Sonnenuntergang Höferspitze
Auf dem Weg zur Höferspitze für den Sonnenuntergang
Grat zur Höferspitze mit Blick zum Widderstein
Grat zur Höferspitze
Sonnenuntergang Höferspitze
Sonnenuntergang Höferspitze
Hiking trail

Perfect end to the weekend: the sunset hike to the Höferspitze.

The shortest ascent, ideal for a sunset experience, begins at the Hochtannberg Pass. A hiking trail runs over a longer ridge directly on the Schneide to the summit cross of the Höferspitze. The correspondingly exposed hiking trail requires a head for heights and sure-footedness. You will be rewarded, among other things, with the unique view of the rocky Widderstein massif.

Schwierigkeitsgrad
hard
Dauer
2:20 h

Directions

The ascent to the Höferkamm begins from the parking lot and continues to the summit of the Höferspitze, which at 2,131 m is known as a beautiful panoramic mountain in all directions. The starting point of the medium-difficulty tour is on the Hochtannbergpass opposite the "Hotel Adler" bus stop. There a zigzagging path leads uphill. The ridge climbs quite steeply at first and then is relatively flat until just before the summit, where it goes up again. The mighty Widderstein towers slightly to the right. On the ridge you will encounter lots of alpine flowers and especially the Turk's cap. After a 1.5-hour ascent and a long summit rest at sunset, you go back the same way to the parking lot on Hochtannbergstraße.

Suggestions

The sunset hike to the Höferspitze guarantees views of the mountains to see, marvel and enjoy!

Details

Technique5
Stamina4
Experience5
Landscape5

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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

EMERGENCY CALL:

140 alpine emergencies throughout Austria

144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg

112 Euro emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)

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
18.05.2024, 12:05:01