2​-​Day Hike to the Frassenhütte ​(​Stage 1​)​ ​|​ Bludenz

Moderate
Refreshments
Panoramic
Stage tour
Round trip
Mountain Hike · Bludenz

A varied 2-day mountain hike from the Muttersberg Cable Car to the Frassenhütte, including an overnight stay and an ascent to the summit of the Hoher Frassen

03:55 h duration
5,11 km Length
1727 m Highest point
679 m Lowest point
1040 m Ascent
0 m Descent
Condition
Technique
Difficulty
Result
Landscape

Tour description

You’ll start your hike at theMuttersbergcable car’s valley stationandfollow the trail toward the mountain station. Alternatively, you can take the cable car up to 1,401 m. From there, a well-marked trail leads through sparse mountain forest to the cozyFrassenhütte atabout 1,725 m. Enjoy the first panoramic views of the Rätikon and the Walgau along the way, as well as the tranquility of the alpine landscape.

Duration
approx. 3–4 hours ascent to the Frassenhütte (without the cable car)
Shortcut via the cable car possible.
Note: The times given are approximate. Depending on the weather or other factors, the walking time may be shorter or longer.

Accommodations
Frassenhütte

Refreshments
Alpengasthof Muttersberg
Frassenhütte

Directions

Stage 1: Muttersberg Cable Car (Lower Station) – Muttersberg Cable Car (Upper Station) – Frassenhütte

Equipment

Sturdy footwear, warm clothing, rain and sun protection, a snack, a full water bottle, and hiking poles are recommended. Additionally, bring gear for an overnight stay in a mountain hut. A cell phone for emergencies.

Public transportation

Landbus Route 501, Bludenz Oberdaneu/Muttersberg Cable Car stop
Check the schedule online atwww.vmobil.at

the park

Muttersberg Cable Car Parking Lot

More information and links

Lodge reservation:

Frassen Hut

Safety Instructions

EMERGENCY HOTLINE
140 Alpine emergencies throughout Austria
144 Alpine emergencies in Vorarlberg
112 European emergency number (works with any cell phone/network)
www.alpenregion-vorarlberg.com/sicherheitstipps-wandern

Safety in the mountains

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

EN 112 - Euro-Notruf (funktioniert mit jedem Handy/Netz) 

Characteristics
Tour type Mountain Hike
Difficulty Moderate
Start Muttersberg Cable Car
Finish Frassen hut
Elevation profile
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