Snowshoe tour "Sonnenkopf-Muttjöchle" | Wald am Arlberg

Moderate
Refreshments
Panoramic
Cable car ascent/descent
Summit tour
There and back
Open terrain
Schneeschuh
02:30 h duration
6,68 km Length
2073 m Highest point
1826 m Lowest point
254 m Ascent
254 m Descent
Condition
Difficulty
Result
Landscape

Tour description

The tour from the Sonnenkopf to the Muttjöchle, 2.074 m, is perfect for beginners and pleasure snow shoe hikers. On this summit hike you can enjoy a sensational panoramic view of the Klostertal valley, the Lechquellen mountains and the Rätikon.
Description

After the ascent with the Sonnenkopf cable car, the snowshoe tour starts directly at the upper station. Follow the marked winter hiking trail past the mountain restaurant Muttjöchle to the summit cross of the Muttjöchle at 2.074 m above sea level. Along the way you will find cozy winter benches that invite you to stop and enjoy the landscape. Arriving at Muttjöchle, you have an impressive panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. The way back leads over the same way.

Public transport

Bus line 720, stop "Sonnenkopfbahn"

Timetable online at www.vmobil.at

Parking

Sonnenkopf cable car valley station, Wald am Arlberg

Directions

Sonnenkopfbahn mountain station - winter hiking trail towards Muttjöchle - Riedkopfbahn mountain station/ Panorama restaurant Muttjöchle - winter hiking trail towards Muttjöchle - Muttjöchle, 2.074 m - same route back.

Safety instructions
EMERGENCY CALL

140 Alpine emergencies throughout Austria
144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
112 Euro emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)

www.alpenregion-vorarlberg.com/sicherheitstipps-winter

www.vorarlberg.at/lawine

Please note all winter and snowshoe hiking trails, cross-country skiing routes and toboggan runs: The route may change due to snow conditions!

Equipment

Sturdy shoes and snowshoes, warm clothing, sun protection and hiking poles are recommended. Mobile phone for emergencies.

Tips

A stop at the Muttjöchle panorama restaurant is well worth it!

Destination

Sonnenkopf cable car mountain station, Wald am Arlberg

Starting Point

Sonnenkopf cable car mountain station, Wald am Arlberg

Sicherheitstipps für Schneeschuhwandern in Vorarlberg

NOTRUF:

140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

112 - Euro-Notruf (funktioniert mit jedem Handy/Netz) 

Wetterbedingt kann es vorkommen, dass die Routen nicht täglich frisch gespurt werden. Je nach Schnee- und Wetterverhältnissen kann es zu Änderungen kommen.

Characteristics
Tour type Schneeschuh
Difficulty Moderate
Elevation profile
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