From Vilsalpsee to the Upper Traualpe
Information & interesting facts
Wonderful route from Vilsalpsee to the Upper Traualpe.
Recommended season:
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Round trip
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Family friendly
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Faunistic highlights
Wonderful hike for the whole family. See for yourself, in the Vilsalpsee nature reserve a dreamlike landscape awaits you. Not difficult but still a bit strenuous is the hike to the Upper Traualpe. However, it is definitely worth it.
Starting from the Vilsalpsee guesthouse, walk left along the lake for 1/4 hour. To the Lower Traualpe (no hut). Ascent to Traualpsee and to the Upper Traualpe about 1 1/2 hours. Descent to Vilsalpsee on the same path about 1 1/4 hours. Total about 3 hours.Directions:
We start from the Vilsalpsee nature reserve. We hike back along the west bank to an unmanaged alpine pasture. Here we follow the signposts Traualpe/ Lansberger Hut. The path first leads us a little through the forest before we cross the open pasture several times. The ascent gradually becomes steeper but unproblematic. After some time we walk along the rock face. Once here, the path is not far. When we reach the summit, a magnificent mountain panorama opens up. In front of us is the Traualpsee and behind it rocky and pointed mountains. Simply wonderful.
Tip:Enjoy hearty snacks and homemade treats at the Upper Traualpe.
Safety guidelines:General valid and usual rules of conduct! It should be noted that there is an increased risk of accidents and injuries in mountain sports. Despite careful route planning, there is always a basic risk. Preparation through endurance training, appropriate technical training, education, and personal caution reduces the risk of accidents and dangers. But please never forget that the weather in the mountains can change very quickly. Stay on the marked hiking trails.
Equipment:Personal mountain sports equipment must be safe, serviceable, and meet the respective technical standards. Every hiker is advised to inform themselves about the planned routes in alpine specialist literature or on site.
On the A7 motorway at the "Oy-Mittelberg" exit onto the B310 direction Wertach and then Oberjoch. There follow the signs "Tannheimer Tal" B199, exit Tannheim, Neunerköpfle cable car or directly to Vilsalpsee (access restricted from 08:00 to 17:00). From the Tyrol side via Reutte on the B198 towards Lechtal to Weißenbach, via the Gaicht pass along the B199 to exit Tannheim, Neunerköpfle cable car.
Public Transit
By train to Sonthofen, Pfronten/Ried or Reutte, then by bus to Tannheim. Bus stop roundabout or directly by bus or Alpenexpress to Vilsalpsee.
Parking
At the valley station of the Neunerköpfle gondola or directly at Vilsalpsee (access restricted from 08:00 to 17:00) – both charge a fee
From Vilsalpsee to the Upper Traualpe
Informationsbüro Tannheim
Vilsalpseestraße 1
6675 Tannheim