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Widderstein Trail

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    Varied alpine trail around the Widderstein. 15 km and 980 meters of elevation gain.
    moderate
    Distance 15.2 km
    3:20 h
    889 m
    889 m
    2,039 m
    1,150 m

    Starting from Baad, the Widderstein Trail runs along the Breitach on a wide gravel path down the valley. After an avalanche gallery, turning right through the Gemstelboden and over a wide alpine path through the Gemsteltal, past Bernhard's Gemstelalp and the Hintere Gemstelhütte. From here, the trail becomes noticeably steeper and narrower. Uphill through a temporarily exposed gorge secured with wire ropes to the Obere Gemstelhütte. From there, continuing to the right, ascending over partly somewhat rougher block terrain to the Gemstel Pass. Continuing past the Widdersteinhütte; from here the trail levels off and leads only with a slight incline up to the highest point of the Widderstein Trail. At the foot of the Widderstein almost at the height of the Hochalppass. From here follows a steep and technically somewhat demanding downhill over the rocky and rooty mountain trail down into the Bärgünntal. From the Bärgünthütte, the route widens again and a technically easy section follows to the finish in Baad.

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    T3 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    2,039 m
    Lowest point
    1,150 m
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    15.2 km
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    Rest stops

    Bernhard's Gemstelalp
    Hintere Gemstelhütte
    Obere Gemstelhütte
    Widdersteinhütte
    Bärgunthut (Gourmet hut)

    Safety information

    EMERGENCY CALL:
    144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
    112 European emergency number (works with any mobile phone/network)

    Tips and suggestions

    The Widderstein Trail, with 15 kilometers and 980 meters of elevation gain, is the "short course" at the annual trail running event in the Kleinwalsertal. Information about the Walser Trail Challenge at www.trailchallenge.at

    Roadbook

    Baad - Gemstelboden - Gemsteltal - Bernhard's Gemstelalp - Hintere Gemstelhütte - Obere Gemstelhütte - Widdersteinhütte - Hochalppass - Bärgünthütte - Bärgünntal - Baad

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    Parking lot Baad - Hiking parking lot - Bärgunttal
    Weiher Güütschle-Plätzle
    Bernhard's Gemstelalp
    Hintere Gemstelhütte
    Obere Gemstelhütte
    Widdersteinhütte
    Bärgunthut (Gourmet hut)

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Starting point of the route: Walserbus line 1, Baad bus stop

    >>> Walserbus timetable

    Directions

    Most access routes from Germany converge in Ulm and continue via the A7. At the Allgäu motorway junction via the section of the A980 to the Waltenhofen junction and on the four-lane B19 via Sonthofen and Oberstdorf to the Kleinwalsertal. From Austria (Vorarlberg) and Switzerland, you reach the Kleinwalsertal via the Bregenzerwald (Hittisau) – Riedberg Pass – Fischen – Oberstdorf. Coming from Tyrol, the fastest way leads via the A7 to Kempten and further on the B19 towards Oberstdorf. You do not need a motorway vignette to drive into the valley.

    Parking

    Paid parking spaces at the hiking parking lot in Baad

    Coordinates

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    47.309293, 10.121971
    DMS
    47°18'33.5"N 10°07'19.1"E
    UTM
    32T 584804 5240146
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    Author’s map recommendations

    Unlimited hiking in the Kleinwalsertal. Hiking and route map with guidebook 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

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    Difficulty
    T3 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    15.2 km
    Duration
    3:20 h
    Ascent
    889 m
    Descent
    889 m
    Highest point
    2,039 m
    Lowest point
    1,150 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available

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