Hike the Valley 2026: Gold-Route
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Summer activities
Hiking
Event
Tour description
The Gold Route of ‘Hike the Valley’ is approximately 23 kilometres long and has an elevation gain of around 1,100 metres.For all ambitious and experienced hikers, this route is a personal challenge amidst the beautiful nature of the Kleinwalsertal valley. Inspired by the unique atmosphere of the event, experienced hikers can surpass themselves on this particularly physically demanding route and be proud of themselves at the finish line for having conquered the royal route. The route is aimed at experienced hikers. It requires a head for heights and sure-footedness. After starting at the Walserhaus in Hirschegg, the route leads via Rohrweg and Schöntalweg up to the Heubergbahn mountain station and on via the scenic Oberer Höhenweg. It continues at the foot of the Ochsenhofer Köpfe to the summit of the Grünhorn. From there, the route descends into the Schwarzwassertal valley and back to Hirschegg.
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Sart:
Joint start at 9 a.m. at Walserhaus Hirschegg
Goal:
Finish line at Walserhaus Hirschegg
Public transport
Travel to the start and finish area with the Walserbus line 1. Bus stop Walserhaus.
Route description
Joint start at Walserhaus in Hirschegg – Rohrweg - Oberhirschegg – Schöntalweg – Heuberg Bergstation – Höhenweg - Sonna-Alp – Bühlalpe – Stutzalpe – Lüchlealpe - Innere Stiefhofalpe - Starzeljoch - Grünhorn– Ochsenhofer Scharte – Schwarzwasserhütte (closed until summer 2027 due to renovation work) - Melköde – Auenhütte – Schöntalweg - Finish line at Walserhaus Hirschegg
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Die Veranstaltung "Hike the Valley" findet im Rahmen des Wanderfestivals im Kleinwalsertal statt. Bei der Veranstaltung geht es darum, die vorgegebene Strecke wandernd und eigenständig zu absolvieren.
Das Naturerlebnis, der Community-Gedanke und die persönliche Herausforderung stehen bei "Hike the Valley" im Vordergrund. Es ist kein Wettstreit zwischen den Teilnehmer*innen; daher gibt es keine Zeitnahme.
