Sonnenkopf - Upper Wasserstuben Alpe | Wald am Arlberg - Silbertal

Distance8,1 km

Elevation gain145 m

Negative altitude980 m

LevelEasy

Duration1:30 h

Distance8,1 km

Elevation gain145 m

LevelEasy

Duration1:30 h

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Sonnenkopf - Upper Wasserstuben Alpe | Wald am Arlberg - Silbertal

The tour starts at the mountain station of the Sonnenkopf cable car. From here the hike leads past the Bärenland via the mountain bike trail to the Obere Wasserstubenalpe. The alp, where butter and alp cheese is produced, is open from the beginning of July to the beginning of September. The hike goes back the same way.

Equipment

Sturdy shoes, warm clothing, rain and sun protection, filled water bottle and a small snack as well as hiking poles are recommended. Cell phone in case of emergency.

Route description

Start: Sonnenkopf cable car mountain station, Wald am Arlberg

End: Sonnenkopf cable car mountain station, Wald am Arlberg

Ascent with Sonnenkopf cable car - Sonnenkopf cable car mountain station - Bärenland - Upper Wasserstubenalpe - Bärenland - Sonnenkopf cable car mountain station - descent with Sonnenkopf cable car

Properties

  • Out and back
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Family-friendly
  • Cableway ascent/descent
  • Scenic

Emergency services

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