Hike the Valley 2026: Gold-Route
hard
Event
Summer activities
Hiking
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
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
Further info & links
Tips
Individual hiking equipment. Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. There are regional snack stations along the route; otherwise, you must provide your own food and drink along the route.Further links
Individual hiking equipment. Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. There are regional snack stations along the route; otherwise, you must provide your own food and drink along the route.
