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Short description:

One of the most beautiful views in the entire Tannheimer Valley can be enjoyed from the summit of the Gaichtspitze.
Starting from Gaicht over steep mountain meadows to the Gaichtspitze, approx. 2 3/4 hours. Descent over the Hahnenkamm to the Schneetalalm and Nesselwängle, approx. 2 hours. Walking time approx. 5 hours.

Quality of experience: ******

Recommended season:
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
Properties:
  • Round trip
  • Scenic
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Geological highlights
  • Botanical highlights
  • Faunistic highlights
  • Summit route
Description:
Wonderful hike to the easternmost mountain of the Tannheimer Valley. This hike lets the hiker's heart beat faster. A wonderful natural scenery awaits you.Directions:
We start at the parking lot next to the federal road. From here we follow the path to the hamlet of Gaicht. Along the village street until we leave the hamlet of Gaicht behind us. After a short walk across the fields, the path to our destination, the Gaichtspitze, begins. At the beginning of the path, we walk up to the tree line in the forest. Then it goes above the tree line to the summit. After a leisurely break at the summit, we follow the same path back to the starting point.Tip:
Enjoy the wonderful view.Safety guidelines:

General valid and usual rules of conduct:
It should be noted that mountaineering can involve an increased risk of accidents and injuries. Despite careful tour planning, there is always a basic risk. Preparing for tours through endurance training, appropriate technical training and further education as well as personal prudence reduces the risk of accidents and dangers. But never forget that the weather in the mountains can change very quickly. Stay on the marked hiking trails.

Equipment:
Personal mountaineering equipment must be safe and usable and meet the respective technical standards. Every hiker is advised to inform themselves about the planned routes in alpine specialist literature or on site.
Starting point: Parking lot Gaicht
Destination: Parking lot Gaicht
Getting there

On the A7 motorway at the "Oy-Mittelberg" exit, take the B310 towards Wertach and Oberjoch. Follow the signs "Tannheimer Tal" B199 to Gaicht. From the Tyrolean side via Reutte on the B198 towards the Lechtal to Weißenbach, along the Gaichtpass via B199 to Gaicht.


Public Transit

By train to Sonthofen, Pfronten/Ried or Reutte, then by bus to Gaicht. Bus stop Gaicht.


Parking

Public parking lot in Gaicht – paid.

Favorable season
Spring
Summer
Autumn

Gaichtspitze
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