Information & interesting facts

Short description:

From Schattwald take the 3-seater chairlift to the Wannenjoch mountain station. Ascend towards Wannenjoch and further to the Zipfelsalpe, about 1 hour. Return route via
the Stuibenalpe, then along the Stuibenbach back to Schattwald. Total walking time approximate 3 hours.

Quality of experience: ******

Recommended season:
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
Properties:
  • Loop
  • Scenic
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Family friendly
  • Geological highlights
  • Botanical highlights
  • Faunistic highlights
  • Cableway ascent/descent
Description:

Through the beautiful Stuibental past the Wannenjoch into the Ostrach valley to the Zipfelsalpe. Enjoy the wonderful flora and fauna along the entire route. Behind us lies probably the most beautiful high valley in Europe and in front of us spectacular mountain peaks. Behind these lies the neighboring Allgäu. Views and impressions say more than a thousand words. Look forward to a wonderfully beautiful natural scenery.

Directions:

From the lift parking lot in Schattwald, head east, past the Kneipp facility, over a small bridge and turn right uphill. The gravel forest road leads nicely through the forest via the Stuibental. At the Lower Stuiben Alpe (no hut) turn right, continue into the basin and ascend to the saddle. A beautiful high plateau with the ruin of the Upper Stuiben unfolds before the viewer's eyes. From here it goes slightly downhill to the Zipfelsalpe. The return route runs along the eastern flank of the Wannenjoch. Moderately steep, it first goes uphill, then downhill to the mountain station of the Wannenjochbahn. Here in Stube 15.60, as well as at the Zipfelsalpe, there is the possibility to stop for refreshments. The descent runs partly along the hiking trail on the ski slope, then on a forest road through the forest towards Stuibental, almost to the valley station of the Stuiben lift. To the left, downwards towards Schattwald, the path leads back to the starting point. It is possible to take the chairlift for the ascent or descent and to reach the Zipfelsalpe from the mountain station with a slight ascent and descent.

Tip:

Enjoy the stop at the Zipfelsalm or Stube 15.60.

Safety guidelines:
It should be noted that mountaineering carries an increased risk of accidents and injuries. Despite careful tour planning, a basic risk always remains. Tour preparation through endurance training, appropriate technical training and further education as well as 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 mountaineering equipment must be safe, functional and meet the respective technical standards. Every hiker is recommended to inform themselves about the planned routes in alpine specialist literature or on site.
Starting point: Lift parking lot in Schattwald
Destination: Lift parking lot in Schattwald
Getting there
On the A7 motorway take the "Oy-Mittelberg" exit onto the B310 towards Wertach and then Oberjoch. There follow the signs "Tannheimer Tal" B199, exit Schattwald, direction Wannenjoch cable car.
From the Tyrol side via Reutte on the B198 towards Lechtal to Weißenbach, over the Gaichtpass along the B199 to exit Schattwald, direction Wannenjoch cable car.
Public Transit
By train to Sonthofen, Pfronten/Ried or Reutte, then by bus to Schattwald.
Parking

Parking is available at the valley station of the Wannenjochbahn in Schattwald - fee required.

Favorable season
Spring
Summer
Autumn

Zipfelsalpe
Informationsbüro Schattwald
Hnr. 41
6677 Schattwald