Karhorn via ferrata

m [1] Formarinsee bus stop [2] Alpe Formarin

km 2.0 4.0 [3] Göppinger Hütte

[5] Gasthaus Älpele [4] Oberes Älpele

6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0

Duration: 6 h Distance: 12.5 km Difference in altitude: 861 m 1171 m Hiking: Fitness:

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MOUNTAIN HIKE

GÖPPINGER HÜTTE

You should attempt this long and strenuous tour early in the morning and only in good weather.

From the hike starting point outside the post office, take the hiking bus towards the Formarinsee. Get off at the last stop, [1] Formarinsee.

Proceed to the [2] Alpe Formarin where the trail branches off uphill to the left. There's a short, steep ascent secured by steel cables. The trail soon becomes easier as it leads through a wide hollow to the Schönbühel. From here there's first a slight descent to the Oberes Johannesjoch ridge, then a steep descent into a hollow.

You now come to a steep climb to just below the eastern summit of the Johanneskopf. From here the trail leads on an easy incline to the [3] Göppinger Hütte (2,245 m). After a rest, follow the trail to the right downhill to the Laub-egg, from where steep hairpin bends lead down to the[4] Oberes Älpele. gently down to the [5] Gasthaus Älpele.

From here you can take the hiking bus back to your starting point.

OUR TIP

Special features: very beautiful, scenic and wildly romantic high alpine trail.

Places of interest: Göppinger Hütte natural rock climbing area, which you’ll find right behind the hut, with around ten different routes for sports climbers.

Refreshment stops: Gasthaus Älpele, Göppinger Hütte and restaurants in Zug and Lech am Arlberg.