3-Day Hike: Spullersee and Formarinsee (Stage 2) | Klösterle
Stage 2 of this challenging, scenic three-day hike in the Lechquellengebirge, which connects Spullersee and Formarinsee via two Alpine Club huts and requires alpine experience, sure-footedness, and good physical condition, particularly during the crossing of the Gehrengrat.
Tour description
The second day is the alpine highlight of the tour. From theRavensburger Hut, the trail climbs steadily towardthe Gehrengrat. The traverse follows narrow, sometimes steep paths and requires sure-footedness and a head for heights. Once at the top, sweeping panoramic views of the Lechquellengebirge open up. The subsequent descent leads through high alpine terrain down toFormarinsee. Directly on the lake lies theFreiburger Hütte (1,918 m), which offers overnight accommodations and brings the day to a close against an impressive mountain backdrop.
Hiking time:approx. 6–7 hours
Difficulty:challenging
Refreshments/Overnight:Freiburger Hütte
Note: The times listed are approximate. Depending on weather or other factors, the walking time may be shorter or longer.
Directions
Day 1: Klösterle – Spullersee – Ravensburger Hütte
Day 2: Ravensburger Hütte – Gehrengrat – Freiburger Hütte
Day 3: Freiburger Hütte – Dalaas
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.
More information and links
Lodge reservations:
Ravensburger Lodge
Freiburger Lodge
Public transportation
Landbus L720
Departure: Klösterle Dorfzentrum bus stop
Destination: Dalaas Kristbergsaal bus stop
Check the schedule online atwww.vmobil.at
The Park
Public parking lots in Klösterle and Dalaas
Safety Instructions
The crossing ofthe Gehrengrat followsnarrow, sometimes steep trails and requires sure-footedness and a head for heights!
EMERGENCY CALL
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)
