A wonderful hike at the foot of the climbing mountains of the Tannheimer Group.
Not only is the view into the valley breathtaking, but also the view upwards at the rear rock walls with countless climbing routes amazes you.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Hotel BerghofSafety information
It should be noted that there is an increased risk of accidents and injuries in mountain sports. Despite careful route planning, a basic risk always remains. Preparation of routes through endurance training, appropriate technical training and education, as well as personal prudence, reduce the risk of accidents and hazards. But never forget that the weather in the mountains can change very quickly. Stay on marked hiking trails.Roadbook
From the west parking lot in Nesselwängle, the path leads above the village for about 1 km relatively flat towards the east. Then the path winds with some stair steps but is easy to walk until reaching the Gimpelhaus. The hike is rewarded with great views. You would not necessarily expect the Gimpelhaus here at the top with its architecture and equipment. The climbing mountains of the Tannheimer Group in the background of the Gimpelhaus contribute to making this point of the Tannheimer Valley so beautiful. The Gimpelhaus is the starting point for many hikes, mountain, and climbing routes. Gimpel and Rote Flüh, Friedberger Klettersteig or the via ferrata at the Köllenspitze, and the surrounding huts are just some of them. The descent back to Nesselwängle is via the same path we came, as the route via Schneetalalm seems too long. Total walking time about 5 1/4 hours.
Haldenseehaus
Gimpelhaus
Three Cross Chapel Schmitte
Hotel Berghof
Playground at the Schmittebächle in Nesselwängle
Public transport
By train to Sonthofen, Pfronten/Ried, or Reutte, then by bus to Nesselwängle.
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Directions
On the A7 motorway at the "Oy-Mittelberg" exit take B310 towards Wertach and then Oberjoch. From there follow the signs to "Tannheimer Tal" B199, exit Nesselwängle, to the west parking lot.From the Tyrol side via Reutte on B198 towards Lechtal to Weißenbach, via Gaichtpass along B199 to exit Nesselwängle, to the west parking lot.
Parking
West parking lot in Nesselwängle – paid parking
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Topographic hiking map "Tannheimer Tal" 1:25,000 and 1:35,000 available in all tourist offices in the Tannheimer Tal and Jungholz.
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Equipment
Personal mountain sports equipment must be safe and functional and meet the respective technical standard. Every hiker is advised to inform themselves about the planned routes in alpine literature or locally.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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