Höchwäg
A 2.3-mile point-to-point route in Vorarlberg, Austria.
- 2.3 mi
- one way
- 2,443 ft
- climb
- 9,040 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Höchwäg is a 2.3-mile point-to-point route in Vorarlberg, Austria. It runs between about 7,320 ft and 9,040 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,440 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Brand, about 3.5 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Wildberg, Panüelerkopf and Schafköpfe. Ausgang Totalpstollen and Stüberfall are within about 3 miles. There are 5 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Höchwäg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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