4-day hut tour in the Rätikon (stage 2) | Brand
Stage 2 of the 4-day tour in the Rätikon with overnight stay in a hut
Tour description
On the second day, you first descend into the Rellstal valley. After the Zaluanda stream, turn right and follow it southwards. From the Untere Zaluanda Alpe, you leave the goods road and follow an increasingly steep mountain path. At the Schweizertor (2,139 m), you are rewarded with a breathtaking view to the south. The tour now crosses the border into Switzerland. On the Swiss side, there is a somewhat longer ascent to the Gafalljoch. Once you reach the Gafalljoch, you have a breathtaking view of Lake Lünersee before the hike continues along the Rätikon High Trail South to the Schesaplana Hütte.
Overnight stay: Schesaplana Hütte | www.schesaplana-huette.ch
Hints:
We recommend surefootedness, a head for heights and alpine experience. You can divide the ascent per day and hours according to the weather and your needs.
The times given are approximate. Depending on fitness, weather conditions or other circumstances, the walking time may be shorter or longer.
Directions
Heinrich-Hueter-Hütte - Rellstal - Zalduanda Alpe - Schweizertor - crossing into Switzerland - Gafalljoch - Rätikon high trail south - Schesaplana Hütte
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 Stop Brand Dorfbahn
Timetable query online at www.vmobil.at
Further information and links
Hut reservation
Heinrich-Hueter-Hütte | www.hueterhuette.at
Schesaplana Hütte | www.schesaplana-huette.ch
Pfälzerhütte | www.alpenverein.li
Overnight stays in Malbun: Liechtenstein Tourism
Starting Point
Heinrich-Hueter Hütte
Destination
Schesaplana Hütte
Safety instructions
We recommend that you are sure-footed, have a head for heights and alpine experience.
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)
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)
