4-day hut tour in the Rätikon (stage 3) | Brand
Stage 3 of the 4-day tour in the Rätikon with overnight stay in a hut
Tour description
On the third day, the route leads from the Schesaplana Hütte to the Große Furka (2,359 m). The mountain path leads past two glacial streams after around 20 minutes. The continuation leads north of the main ridge, first descending more steeply, then less steeply, into the rocky, flat area around the Barthümeljoch. The path to the Pfälzerhütte (2,108 m) follows the contour line. It crosses the steep eastern flank of the Naafkopf. (Those who spend the night at the Pfälzerhütte have the opportunity to enjoy a magnificent sunrise on the Naafkopf (2,570 m) the next morning).
The route from the Pfälzerhütte to Malbun then follows the wide pastures of the Alp Gritsch to the Tälehöhe and down via the Vaduzer-Täli.
Overnight accommodation in Malbun: Liechtenstein Tourism.
Overnight accommodation: Pfälzerhütte | www.alpenverein.li
Please note: If you spend the night at the Pfälzerhütte, stage 3 is shortened and stage 4 is extended! From the Pfälzerhütte on day 4, you can descend via the Fürstin-Gina-Weg directly to the Sareiser Joch and from there - as described in stage 4 - to the Nenzinger Himmel.
Tips:
We recommend sure-footedness, 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
Schesaplana Hütte - Hochjoch/Gr. Furka - Liechtensteiner Höhenweg - Pfälzerhütte - Malbun
Equipment
Sturdy shoes, 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
Schesaplana Hütte
Destination
Malbun
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)
