2-day hut tour Heinrich-Hueter-Hütte | Brand
2-day tour over the Zimbajoch with overnight stay at the Heinrich-Hueter-Hütte
Tour description
From Brand Innertal, first head out of the valley, then the path branches off to the right. From here, ascend through the Sarotla valley to the Sarotla Hütte at the foot of the Zimba. Continue to the Zimbajoch via the iron ladder and from there down to the Heinrich-Hueter Hütte, the accommodation for the night.
On the second day, the tour leads down into the Rellstal valley, past the Alpengasthof Rellstal and from here on to the Zaluanda Alpe. The trail leads past the Zaluanda Alpe and up to the Schweizer Tor (swiss gate). Keep right at the Schweizer Tor and continue over the Verajoch to the Lünersee. From here, either descend via the Bösen Tritt to the valley station or take the Lünerseebahn cable car. From the valley station, walk back to Brand Innertal via Schattenlagant or alternatively take the L580 bus.
Duration: approx. 11 ½ hours to Lünersee and approx. 14 hours to Brand Innertal
Day 1: approx. 6 ½ hours
Day 2: approx. 5 hours to the Lünerseebahn mountain station, via the Bösen Tritt to the Lünerseebahn valley station is a further 45 minutes, from the Lünerseebahn valley station to Brand Innertal another 1 hour
Note: The times given are approximate. Depending on fitness, weather conditions or other factors, the walking time may be shorter or longer.
Overnight stay
Heinrich-Hueter-Hütte | www.hueterhuette.at
Where to stop for refreshments
Sarotla Hütte
Heinrich-Hueter-Hütte
Alpengasthof Rellstal
Alpe Lünersee
Douglass Hütte
Schattenlaganthütte
Directions
Brand Innertal - Sarotla Hütte - Zimbajoch - Heinrich-Hueter-Hütte - Alpengasthof Rellstal - Obere Zaluanda Alpe - Schweizertor - Lünersee - Brand Innertal
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, warm clothing, rain and sun protection, a snack, a full water bottle and hiking poles are recommended. Additional equipment for an overnight stay in a refuge. Cell phone for emergencies.
Public transportation
Landbus Brandnertal line L580, bus stop Brand Palüdbahn
Timetable query online at www.vmobil.at
Parking
Parking lot Brand Innertal (P4)
Further information and links
Hut reservation
Heinrich-Hueter-Hütte | www.hueterhuette.at
Starting Point
Brand Innertal
Destination
Lünerseebahn valley station or Brand Innertal
Safety instructions
We recommend sure-footedness, a head for heights, and alpine experience. This tour is not recommended in wet conditions or if there are still snowfields below the Zimbajoch.
You can divide the ascent per day and hours according to the weather and your needs.
EMERGENCY CALL
140 Alpine emergencies Austria-wide
144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
112 Euro emergency call (works with any cell phone/network)
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Sicherheitstipps für Wandern in Vorarlberg
EN NOTRUF:
EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit
EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg
EN 112 - Euro-Notruf (funktioniert mit jedem Handy/Netz)
