Mountain hikes Stage 6: Through the Verwall

Ischgl / Verwall
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 15.0 km
Duration: 8:00 h

Friedrichshafnerer Hütte - Schafbichljoch - Fasultal - Kuchenjöchli - Darmstädter Hütte

Tour character

Difficult, energy-sapping stage on black mountain paths. The route leads through high alpine terrain. With snowfields and partly steep passages. Alpine experience, surefootedness and a head for heights are required. Very good physical condition required.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 15.0 km
  • Duration: 8:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,481 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,227 hm
Highest point2,733 m

Starting point

Friedrichshafener Hütte

Finishing point

Darmstädter Hütte

Features

  • Multi-day hike

Best time of year

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Description

From Friedrichshafener hut up to Schafbichljoch at 2,636 metres above sea level. Descent via the Fasul valley to the wooden bridge across Fasulbach. Follow the signposts to Kuchenjöchli at 2,730 metres above sea level and continue along the Apothekerweg trail to Darmstädter hut. 

Getting here

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