Mooserboden Dam – Heinrich-Schwaiger-Haus loop from Mooserboden

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Mooserboden Dam – Heinrich-Schwaiger-Haus loop from Mooserboden

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Mooserboden Dam – Heinrich-Schwaiger-Haus loop from Mooserboden

05:13

8.73km

880m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.13 km for 3.00 km

After 4.30 km for 128 m

After 4.59 km for 3.00 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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84 m

Heathen Church Memorial at Mooserboden

Highlight • Monument

This impressive building (reservoirs) is a must-see

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400 m

Mooserboden Dam

Highlight • Lake

From the Alpenhaus boiler case, you can take the bus up to the reservoir. Buses run regularly and it goes through various narrow tunnels. In between you have to leave …

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1.89 km

Mooserboden Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Lake

Definitely worth a trip in good weather.
Dam tour, via ferrata, hiking or a high-altitude tour to the Wiesbachhorn,
something for everyone.

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4.25 km

Chimney to Lower & Upper Forchezkopf

Highlight • Climb

You have to go through the chimney if you want to reach the Lower and Upper Forchezkopf or the Grosser Wieshorn. The chimney is secured with a rope. Using a …

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4.48 km

Heinrich-Schwaiger-Haus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Wonderfully located hut to stop off at with a magnificent panorama.

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8.41 km

Höhenburg

Highlight • Lake

8.73 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.36 km

1.92 km

307 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.10 km

1.44 km

807 m

373 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,800 m)

Lowest point (1,980 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

8°C

1°C

15 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

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Comments

July 11, 2024,11.07.2024: geplant gr. Wiesbachhorn - geschafft unterer Fochezkopf 2989hm

Unfortunately, we didn't manage to do the planned tour. Bad, unsecured paths (scree field) behind the small climbing route (chimney) cost us a lot of time and energy. Then there was the risk of thunderstorms, so we decided to stop at the lower Fochezkopf at almost 3000m and enjoy the fantastic view before heading down to the hut. I recommend …

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