4-day hut tour Schesaplana (stage 3) | Brand
Stage 3 of the 4-day hut tour with ascent of the Schesaplana, the highest peak in the Rätikon
Tour description
On the third day, the route leads from the Schesaplana Hütte via an alpine trail to the Schesaplana, the highest peak in the Rätikon. From the summit, the descent is via the Brandner Glacier to the Mannheimer Hütte. Alpine experience and surefootedness required!
Overnight stay: Mannheimer Hütte | www.mannheimerhuette.co.at
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
Schesaplana Hütte - Schesaplana - Mannheimer 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 and, if necessary, grödel for crossing the glacier field. Cell phone for emergencies.
Public transportation
Landbus Brandnertal Line L580 Stop Brand Palüdbahn
Timetable query online at www.vmobil.at
Parking
Parking lot Brand Innertal (P4)
Further information and links
Hut reservation
Lindauer Hütte | www.lindauerhuette.com
Schesaplana Hütte | www.schesaplana-huette.ch
Mannheimer Hütte | www.mannheimerhuette.co.at
Starting Point
Schesaplana Hütte
Destination
Mannheimer Hütte
Safety instructions
We recommend sure-footedness, a head for heights and alpine experience.
Depending on the weather and your needs, you can divide up the ascent per day and hours yourself.
EMERGENCY CALL
140 Alpine emergencies Austria-wide
144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
112 Euro emergency call (works with any cell phone/network)
www.alpenregion-vorarlberg.com/sicherheitstipps-wandern
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)
