4​-​day hut tour in the Rätikon ​(​stage 3​)​ ​|​ Brand

Moderate
Refreshments
Panoramic
Stage tour
Mountain Hike · Seewis

Stage 3 of the 4-day tour in the Rätikon with overnight stay in a hut

04:55 h duration
14,1 km Length
2358 m Highest point
1608 m Lowest point
531 m Ascent
830 m Descent
Condition
Technique
Difficulty
Result
Landscape

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 | T +423 263 36 79 | pfaelzerhuette@alpenverein.li | 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

Parking

Parking lot Brand Dorfbahn

Further information and links

Hut reservation

Heinrich-Hueter-Hütte | T +43 55 56 765 70 | info@hueterhuette.at | www.hueterhuette.at
Schesaplana Hütte | T +41 81 325 11 63 | info@schesaplana-huette.ch | www.schesaplana-huette.ch
Pfälzerhütte | T +423 263 36 79 | pfaelzerhuette@alpenverein.li | 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)

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) 

Characteristics
Tour type Mountain Hike
Difficulty Moderate
Start Schesaplanahütte
Elevation profile
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