3-Day Hike: Spullersee and Formarinsee (Stage 2) | Klösterle

Hard

Refreshments

Panoramic

Stage tour

Mountain Hike · Dalaas

Stage 2 of this challenging, scenic three-day hike in the Lechquellengebirge, which connects Spullersee and Formarinsee via two Alpine Club huts and requires alpine experience, sure-footedness, and good physical condition, particularly during the crossing of the Gehrengrat.

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04:10 h duration

10,8 km Length

2424 m Highest point

1840 m Lowest point

580 m Ascent

610 m Descent

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Tour description

The second day is the alpine highlight of the tour. From theRavensburger Hut, the trail climbs steadily towardthe Gehrengrat. The traverse follows narrow, sometimes steep paths and requires sure-footedness and a head for heights. Once at the top, sweeping panoramic views of the Lechquellengebirge open up. The subsequent descent leads through high alpine terrain down toFormarinsee. Directly on the lake lies theFreiburger Hütte (1,918 m), which offers overnight accommodations and brings the day to a close against an impressive mountain backdrop.
Hiking time:approx. 6–7 hours
Difficulty:challenging
Refreshments/Overnight:Freiburger Hütte

Note: The times listed are approximate. Depending on weather or other factors, the walking time may be shorter or longer.

Day 1: Klösterle – Spullersee – Ravensburger Hütte
Day 2: Ravensburger Hütte – Gehrengrat – Freiburger Hütte
Day 3: Freiburger Hütte – Dalaas

Sturdy footwear, warm clothing, rain and sun protection, a snack, a full water bottle, and hiking poles are recommended. Additionally, bring gear for an overnight stay in a mountain hut. A cell phone for emergencies.

Lodge reservations:
Ravensburger Lodge
Freiburger Lodge

Landbus L720
Departure: Klösterle Dorfzentrum bus stop
Destination: Dalaas Kristbergsaal bus stop
Check the schedule online atwww.vmobil.at

Public parking lots in Klösterle and Dalaas

The crossing ofthe Gehrengrat followsnarrow, sometimes steep trails and requires sure-footedness and a head for heights!

EMERGENCY CALL
140 Alpine emergencies throughout Austria
144 Alpine emergencies in Vorarlberg
112 European emergency number (works with any cell phone/network)
www.alpenregion-vorarlberg.com/sicherheitstipps-wandern

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 Hard

Start Ravensburger Hütte

Finish Freiburger Hütte

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