Three-Day Trek: Reutte - Gehrenalpe - Pflach - Pinswang

Stage 1: Reutte – Gehrenspitze – Gehrenalpe
Uphill/downhill: 695/815 vertical metres, walking time: 4 hours 45 minutes, distance: 6.3 kilometres, highest point: 2,163 metres, difficulty level: intermediate (red trails)

From the bottom station of the cable cars in Höfen, take the gondola up to the Panorama-Restaurant Hahnenkamm located at the foot of the Hahnenkamm mountain. From there, a trail leads in a northerly direction to the Lechaschauer Alm hut and on to the summit of the Schneid (2,009 metres) offering fine views. From there, descend along a rocky ridge to the Gehrenjoch saddle (1,858 metres) and then climb again in a north-easterly direction to the Gehrenspitze (2,163 metres), the highest point on day one. Descend back along the way you came and, when you get to the Gehrenjoch saddle, turn left towards the Gehrenalpe (1,609 metres). This hut is where you will spend your first night. Those who wish to can first leave their rucksack at the hut and then take on the ascent of the Gehrenspitze.
 

Stage 2: Gehrenalpe – Musauer Alm – Gasthaus Bärenfalle/Pflach
Uphill/downhill: 290/1,065 vertical metres, walking time: 4 hours 20 minutes, distance: 10.5 kilometres, highest point: 1,855 metres, difficulty level: intermediate (red trails)

After a hearty breakfast at the Gehrenalpe hut, the trail leadsback up over the Gehrenjoch ridge and then northwards to the Musauer Alm (1,290 metres). The descent then continues in a north-easterly direction through the beautifil Reintal Valley, along the banks of the rushing Sababach river. Shortly before reaching the end of the valley, it is worth taking a small detour to the "Achsel" (1,148 metres), a foothill of the Schlicken Massif. The reward is a magnificent view of the Lechtal Valley and the Säuling mountain (2,047 metres) on the opposite side of the valley. Then head back into the Reintal Valley and continue along the path downhill as far as the Gasthaus Bärenfalle. You can stay the night in this hut or in another of the accommodation options in Pflach.

Tip! If you still have some extra energy, take a walk along the delightful Lech River Trail. The bird-watching tower offers amazing views of Europe’s last wild river.

Stage 3: Pflach – Säuling – Gutshof zum Schluxen, Pinswang
Uphill/downhill: 1,195/1,220 vertical metres, walking time: 8 hours 40 minutes, distance: 18 kilometres, highest point: 2,047 metres, difficulty level: difficult (black trails)

The highlight of the final day is the mighty Säuling (2,047 metres. The day begins heading east towards Unterletzen, over the Lech river and in Pflach, just after passing the Gasthof Alpenblick, from the Reuttener Straße road left onto the "Säulingweg" trail. Hikers head through meadows, over the Fernpassstraße road and then along the "Säulingsteig" trail up onto the mountain via its south-westen flank. Around half way up you will reach the Säulinghaus (1,693 metres). The trail is rocky but not particularly difficult. After stopping at the hut for a rest, hikers continue up and will find that the trail becomes more challenging. Sections have steel wires anchored to the rock for safety. Hikers must be sure-footed. As you head south-east, you will reach a ridge and then continue northwards over the lush "Gamswiese". The nearby summit offers great views over the border to Bavaria, including the famous fairytale-like Neuschwanstein Castle. Descend along the way you came until, below the hut, you will find a trail turning off left down the forested western side of the mountain – with great views of the Alpsee lake – to Pinswang and the Gutshof zum Schluxen. Those with energy left can walk around the Alpsee lake.