Information & interesting facts

Short description:
A scenic circular route to the Zirleseck.
Quality of experience: ******

Recommended season:
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
Properties:
  • Loop
  • Scenic
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Family friendly
  • Geological highlights
  • Botanical highlights
  • Insider tip
Description:
Dreamlike mountain route. Wonderful impressions and views give this circular route a magnificent touch. The route can be extended either to the Gaishorn or to the Rohnenspitze.Directions:

Starting from Zöblen-Katzensteig, we hike southwards. After the last houses, it slowly goes a bit uphill. The Pontental begins. We continue to follow the path. Slowly but constantly, we gain some altitude. After the tree line, we gradually reach the mountain ridge. Here, there is the option to hike to the Rohnenspitze or the Ponten. We keep right, pass the mountain rescue hut, and shortly after arrive at the Zirleseck. Enjoy the wonderful view of the surrounding mountain peaks here. We descend to the Älpele alpine hut. After a short break and a delicious snack, we continue downhill. Shortly before the first houses, we keep left and hike on the high path back to the starting point at Zöblen.

Tip:
Enjoy a delicious snack at the Älpele alpine hut.Safety guidelines:

Please note that mountain sports can carry an increased risk of accidents and injuries. Despite careful route planning, a basic risk always remains. Preparations through endurance training, appropriate technical training and further education, as well as personal prudence reduce accident risk and hazards. But 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 and functional and comply with the respective technical standards. Every hiker is advised to inform themselves about the planned routes in alpine specialist literature or locally.Additional information:
Tourismusverband Tannheimer Tal
Starting point: Zöblen-Katzensteig
Destination: Zöblen-Katzensteig
Getting there
On the A7 motorway at the "Oy-Mittelberg" exit, take the B310 towards Wertach and then to Oberjoch. From there, follow the signs "Tannheimer Tal" B199 until you reach Zöblen. From the Tyrolean side via Reutte on the B198 towards Lechtal to Weißenbach, over the Gaicht pass along the B199 to Zöblen.
Public Transit
By train to Sonthofen, Pfronten/Ried, or Reutte, then by bus to Zöblen.
Parking
Parking lot at the small chapel in Katzensteig, at the village edge of Zöblen - paid parking.
Favorable season
Spring
Summer
Autumn

Zirleseck in Zöblen
Informationsbüro Zöblen
Gemeindehaus 39
6677 Zöblen