Around the Widderstein — Kleinwalsertal for nature lovers

difficult tour. Not really recommended for snow. But of course a beautiful panorama. Surefootedness, strength and endurance required. Due to the snow and the slippery passages, we needed a total of 9 hours.

Always nice tour with a great panorama, stopping at the upper gemstelalpe is worthwhile

Some of the data is incorrect due to GPS issues at the beginning, such as the lowest point. It was another beautiful hike today with a great mountain panorama and alpine pastures. The food at Bernhard's Gemstel Hut is very, very delicious. The wait is worth it.

Circumnavigation of the small and large Widderstein. Good basic fitness and surefootedness required. The hike is rewarded with great views and mountain panoramas.

Great hike with a view of the Lechtal Alps. We parked in Baad.

The second day of the weekend is about the Widderstein. First on the forest path that is already known to us, along the Bärguntbach to the Bärgunt hut. At that time there are hardly any hikers at the hut. From the hut we hike in tight serpentines through the forest to the tree line. The weather is not as humid as yesterday. Actually very pleasant. Behind the tree line we enter the Bärguntalpe. There is still a lot of snow everywhere. However, the melting of the snow has meant that the waterfalls and the Bärguntbach carry a lot of water. To cross the stream we decide to take off our shoes. It is good for the feet and we have fun doing it. The tour continues past the waterfalls until we enjoy a magnificent view with an alpine panorama from the Hochalp hut on the Hochalp pass. Since the hut is closed, we leave the Widderstein itself on the left and walk straight to the Widderstein hut. After strengthening with goulash soups, we take the descent to Baad over the Gemstelpass. The descent is very steep here and can only be mastered with tight serpentines. The railing only becomes easier from the Obere Gemstelhütte. The hiking trail, known as the Gemstelboden, runs parallel to the Gemstelbach, which you can actually only hear. The gorge is very deep and the flanks very steep. Partly secured with ropes and fall protection. We only get to see him shortly before the Hinteren Gemstelhütte. We take our last break near the hut before the last section of today's hike. Then it's only flat on the forest road to the parking lot.

Met Ulla and Dieter. Ulla is a local from Oberstdorf, Dieter has moved in and works for the Nebelhornbahn. He also wants to go on a tour with me during that time.

Very nice route, but you shouldn't underestimate the elevation gain.