Viewpoint circuit | Brand

Distance8,3 km

Elevation gain278 m

Negative altitude613 m

LevelModerate

Duration2:45 h

Distance8,3 km

Elevation gain278 m

LevelModerate

Duration2:45 h

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Viewpoint circuit | Brand

The trail starts at the Dorfbahn cable car valley station with a comfortable gondola ride. From the mountain station, the tour starts in the direction of Innere Parpfienzalpe. At the level of the alp, the hiking trail branches off in the direction of Niggenkopf. In the Niggenkopf area at the Niggenkopf terrace you will already find the first viewpoint. From here, you take a leisurely walk along the hiking trail in the direction of Palüd, where the second viewpoint is located. The hiking trail continues downhill across alpine meadows to the mountain station of the Palüd cable car. From here you can take the cable car down to the valley or alternatively descend along a beautiful hiking trail. The hiking trail first leads along the goods road and past the Palüd Maisäß down into the valley. Halfway up, there is the option of branching off in the direction of Zalimtal or Glingabrunnen. This hiking trail leads along the Glingabächlein down to the valley station of the Palüd cable car or to Brand Innertal. You can get back to the starting point with the bus line 580.

Equipment

Sturdy shoes, appropriate clothing, rain and sun protection, snack, filled water bottle and hiking poles are recommended. Mobile phone in case of emergency.

Route description

Start: Dorfbahn cable car mountain station, Brand

End: Palüd cable car mountain station or Innertal, Brand

Ascent with the Dorfbahn calbe car - Dorfbahn cable car mountain station - Innere Parpfienzalpe - Niggenkopf viewpoint - Palüd viewpoint - Palüd cable car mountain station - descent with the Palüd cable car or alternatively descent via Palüd-Maisäß - Zalimtal junction - Glingabrunnen - Brand Innertal or Palüd cable car valley station

Properties

  • Scenic
  • Round trip
  • Refreshment stops available

Emergency services

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112 Euro emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)