Schneidspitze – Gehrenalpe loop from Höfen

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Schneidspitze – Gehrenalpe loop from Höfen

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Schneidspitze – Gehrenalpe loop from Höfen

06:36

13.4km

1,050m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.83 km for 1.16 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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581 m

View of the Lech Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful open view down into the Lech Valley with the village nestled below the surrounding mountains. A great spot to pause and take it all in.

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2.54 km

Forest Trail to Lechaschauer Alm

Highlight • Trail

nice descent, especially in the upper area. Shortly before the valley, the trail crosses the forest road a few times.

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4.01 km

Lechaschauer Alm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Super beautiful Alm with very friendly staff! Highly Recommended. The view of the valley is fantastic!
The Alm also has a few rooms and is a worthwhile alternative to the …

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7.30 km

Schneidspitze

Highlight • Summit

The way back over the ridge towards Ditzel should not be underestimated 🤔

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7.87 km

Gehrenjoch (1,858 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

After the descent stop in the GEhrenalpe, there is always an obstler to greet you;)

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9.06 km

Gehrenalpe

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Gehrenalpe is the bearded alpine pasture in Tyrol and is located at 1610m directly below the Gehrenspitze.
3 bed dorms have capacity for 33 people and the food is excellent!

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9.77 km

View of Reutte

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great overlook down onto the town of Reutte and the wider valley - a nice place to get your bearings and see how far you've climbed.

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12.3 km

View of the valley towards Wängle and Reutte

Highlight • Viewpoint

Unfortunately, the weather didn't invite you to linger, but we love such benches, great view!

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13.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

1.65 km

685 m

680 m

Surfaces

6.13 km

5.26 km

1.03 km

762 m

113 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

21°C

9°C

0 %

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Comments

May 22, 2024,2024 fast zur Schneidspitze

When we were thinking about which tours we wanted to do a few weeks ago, we had both the Gehrenspitze and the Schneidspitze in mind. Even then, we assumed that it would depend heavily on the weather in the meantime and on the day of the tour.

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August 9, 2021,Wanderung von Holz zur Lechauer Alpe, zur Gehrenalpe, zum Gehrenjoch und (fast) auf die Schneidspitze 09.08.2021

We started from the Hotel Talhof. Right at the beginning it went well uphill through an idyllic forest. Always along a small stream. Shortly before the Lechaschauer Alpe you come out of the forest and have a great view of the valley and the surrounding mountains. The hut is a great place to rest and strengthen yourself. Then it went …

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September 16, 2023,Tour

Very interesting but strenuous tour with wonderful views and places to stop for refreshments. Not for the inexperienced!
Circular tour from Wängle to the Schneidspitze and back via Gehrenalpe.

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