T3 - Rubihorn

24Sep Sat
07:45

 München Hbf Platform 27

Organized by:  Andreas N
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Rubihorn

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Instructions:

We meet at München Hbf Platform 27, at 7:45. Train departure at 07:54 (RE 96 to Lindau-Reutin, then change train in Memmingen to Obersdorf)

Expected return: 9:20pm or 9:42pm at München Hbf (depending on group speed and breaks)

Note: weather forecast is currently 50%/50% rain, in case of bad weather I will cancel or reschedule.

It's a medium difficult hike, please don't join without any previous T3 experience.

Details about Rubihorn:

Rubihorn is arguably the last (or first depending on your viewpoint) "real" mountain of the Allgäu Alps. It is the westernmost bastion of the Daumen - Nebelhorn ridge and towers roughly 1000m above the village of Rubi in the Iller Valley underneath. The mountain is a near 2000er, made of grey main dolomite rock which is more brittle than the yellow-whitish Schlern dolomite which you find in the Dolomite mountain ranges in northern Italy. Rubihorn displays steep east, north and west faces, which drop down into the valley underneath. It is connected by a sharp knife-edged ridge with neighbouring Gaisalphorn, which is only one four meters lower. The ridge can be traversed by a protected trail (gesicherter Steig) which is one of the most interesting hiking routes in the Allgäu Alps. Thanks to the exposed position of both mountains the ridge offers perfect views into the Allgäu Alps and the surrounding mountain groups of the area. Rubihorn has two summits, the main summit at 1957m and the northern summit at 1952m.

The regular routes to the summit of Rubihorn are far less difficult, rather regular hiking trails, which get rather steep near the summit. The south-western route from Oberstdorf traverses the forest at the base of the mountain before endlessly zig-zagging towards the Rubihorn-Gaisalphorn ridge, which it reaches close to the Rubihorn summit. The north-eastern route follows the Gaisalp Valley, where it passes by two beautiful mountain lakes. The final ascent is a steep scree scramble along well-trodden paths.


Food:

We may make a stop at Berggasthof Gaisalpe (1165 m) along the way or eat at the end at Dampfbierbrauerei in front of the station depending on our speed and weather conditions. https://www.dampfbierbrauerei.de/.

As food stop along the way is not certain, please ensure to bring enough food and water for an all day hike without stop.

Things to bring:

  • Hiking shoes
  • FFP2 mask (for the train ride)
  • Food/drinks for the way, we may or may not stop at the hut along the way
  • Warm clothes 
  • Headlamp (just in case)

Note: Please unjoin the event well in advance, if you don't plan to come. You cannot unjoin the event, when it is starting in less than 12 hours.

Disclaimer: Hiking can be dangerous. I am not a mountain guide. Everybody is responsible for her/himself. Make yourself familiar with the route and its requirements. It's recommended to download a map and bring a cell phone and first aid kit for emergencies.


Comments
Alina Ciric 3 years ago
hi Andrea's, there are alot of people in the waiting list. can you open the list of participants to more than 5 persons?
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Andreas N 3 years ago
heads up all who are still on the list, good chance of rain TMR afternoon. please bring rain clothes and also lunch snack as we should not stop at hut, but instead try to finish hike as quick as possible and then eat dinner in Oberstdorf. Optional Whatsapp group for the hike, e.g. in case you get lost or have trouble finding us at the platform: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Frt3zBmuVsRCAUBUPbPydy Cheers, Andreas
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