Warth | Sunrise hike to the Wartherhorn
Cheerful and ready for a very special experience in the Lechquellen Mountains? Headlamps on and off we go! The sunrise tour on the Wartherhorn offers a varied summit ascent and impressive views.
Details
Level
Medium
Distance
7,97 km
Duration
04:00 h
Uphill
748 m
Downhill
748 m
Max. Altitude
2256 m
Map & Elevation Profile
Parking
Parking spots next to the Steffisalp Express
Path Conditions
The tour starts at the valley station of the Steffisalp Express. From here you hike on a hiking trail in about 1 hour up to the mountain station at 1884 m. From here the summit is written as a 1 hour walk. Arriving at the mountain station, continue to the mountain station of the Wartherhorn cable car. From there you climb up to a saddle between Karhorn and Warther Horn. It takes about 20 minutes to climb the last 60 meters from the saddle. The summit offers a fabulous view of the surrounding mountains. The return is the same way.
Amenities
- Warm mountain clothing in layers and a change of clothes
- Waterproof mountain or hiking shoes with a non-slip sole
- Sleeping mat, seat cushion as isolation from the ground
- Bivouac sack (also for unplanned overnight stays)
- hat and gloves
- Headlamp with a good and wide beam of light
- sunglasses and sunscreen
- Snack and (warm) drinks
- Information about the weather conditions
- Orientation aids such as map, altimeter
Safety
EMERGENCY CALL:
140 alpine emergencies throughout Austria
144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
112 Euro emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)
https://www.vorarlberg.travel/en/safety-tips-on-the-mountain/
Choosing the exact time: So that you don't arrive too late at the summit, you should choose the exact time of sunrise or sunset.
Observe the weather: Of course, the weather should be very nice and stable at sunrise or sunset. Safety first!
