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Winter Hiking recommended route Winter Hiking  · Schwangau closed

Winter hike to the Dreh- and Rohrkopfhütte in Schwangau

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  • Path to the Drehhütte
    Path to the Drehhütte
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    Upper Drehhütten parking lot (Adlerhorst - Outwardbound) – Drehhütte – Rohrkopfhütte – Upper Drehhütten parking lot
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    Distance 4.4 km
    1:35 h
    457 m
    5 m
    1,331 m
    881 m

    The beautiful hut route takes you through snowy forests at about 1300 m to the Dreh- and Rohrkopfhütte. With spectacular views into the snowy valley, of the Wieskirche, the Auerberg, and Neuschwanstein Castle, and hearty snacks in one of the cozy mountain huts.

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    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Highest point
    1,331 m
    Lowest point
    881 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 77.60%Dirt road 22.39%
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    Safety information

    Attention, the path from Drehhütte to Rohrkopfhütte is closed in case of avalanche danger. Information at www.lawinenwarndienst-bayern.de/daten_meldungen/strassensperrungen

    Tips and suggestions

    Great dining options can be found at www.schwangau.de/tisch, www.drehhuette.de, and www.rohrkopfhuette.com.

    Roadbook

    From the upper Drehhütten parking lot (Adlerhorst – Outwardbound) a wide, cleared, and well-marked path leads in large loops to the Drehhütte. Upon reaching the hut, about three quarters of the ascent are done, and you can treat yourself to South Tyrolean specialties. The second leg, a 1 km hiking trail from the Drehhütte to the Rohrkopfhütte, rewards you with a magnificent view and Allgäu delicacies. The section Drehhütte - Rohrkopfhütte can be closed during avalanche danger. Please pay attention to the corresponding signs.
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    Public transport

    Bus stop Schwangau Berghausstraße (lines 73, 9606, 9651), about 1.4 km from the upper Drehhütten parking lot.

    Directions

    Coming from the B17 (from Füssen/Schwangau), turn off about 1 km after the turn to the St. Coloman church into the driveway "Drehhütte, Rohrkopfhütte, Adlerhorst." Coming from the B17 (from Steingaden/Halblech), turn left about 1 km after the Bannwaldsee campsite into the driveway to the parking lot.

    Parking

    Upper Drehhütten parking lot (Adlerhorst - Outwardbound, free of charge)

    Coordinates

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    47.576507, 10.769007
    DMS
    47°34'35.4"N 10°46'08.4"E
    UTM
    32T 633034 5270748
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    Equipment

    Sturdy mountain boots, warm clothing, camera.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    4.4 km
    Duration
    1:35 h
    Ascent
    457 m
    Descent
    5 m
    Highest point
    1,331 m
    Lowest point
    881 m
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