03^Oct Fri
08:00

Let’s go for a nice autumn hike before the snow!

You should be prepared for approx 500m of T3 on the approach to the spitze and possibly some scrambling. Overall 1265m elevation. The walk to/from GaPa station will add 3.6km to the overall distance, so will be a total of 19.3km. It will be a long day so don’t join if you have evening plans.

Note: I am not hiking for speed or in a rush. I expect around 4 hours for the ascent.  If you want to go faster, join another group ;-)

08:00 meet start of Gleis 29

08:14 RE61 departs

09:24 arrive GaPa, walk to trail head

10:00 - 14:00 hiking (Gipfel approx 13:30-14:00)

14:30 after descending approx 385m, reach Stepbergalm for lunch (I will check in advance that it is definitely open on the feiertag) https://maps.app.goo.gl/mcpC5ed3K1AiniVG6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy 

15:30-18:00 Descend 850m

Take a beer and windbeutel here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XjZS9J5jhH27R9Qb7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Put your feet in the Kneippanlage here 🤣

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19:35 Take the less busy train from GaPA (the one before this already shows are very busy).

20:50 arrive Hbf 

Bring:

Sunscreen

Hat

DAV insurance

Deutschland ticket

hiking poles

mobile

power bank

Cash for the hütte (they don’t take cards)

Snacks and enough water for the way (atleast 2 liters. I will confirm that the huts are open in advance and let you know about lunch at the hütte).

Layers - forecast looks sunny but cold, maybe 3-4 degrees at the spitze, likely will feel colder in the wind.

Disclaimer

I am not a professional mountain guide. Hiking can be dangerous. Everyone joining this hike does so at their own risk. Ensure that you download the GPX route on your mobile phone in advance. Ensure that you familiarise yourself with the route, conditions and requirements in advance. Ensure that you have DAV insurance.