2-day hut tour Frassenhütte | Raggal-Marul
2-day tour in the Faludriga Nova nature reserve with overnight stay at the Frassenhütte
Tour description
At the church in Marul, take the hiking bus line 576 and get off at the 1st bus stop Fuchswald. Approx. 200 m after the bus stop you will see signs for Gamsfreiheit. Ascent via the Faludriga-Nova nature reserve to the Faludrigaalpe (1,715 m) and to the summit of the Gamsfreiheit (2,211 m). The nature reserve is an intact wildlife habitat and an important resting area for red deer and chamois as well as black grouse and ptarmigan.
At the summit of the Gamsfreiheit you can enjoy the magnificent panorama. From here you descend to the Elsalpe, where you can treat yourself to a snack (managed: mid-June - early September). After your rest, follow the road to Tiefenseesattel (1,562 m) and from there take the slightly ascending hiking trail to Frassenhütte, your overnight accommodation.
The next morning, the trail leads to the summit of Hoher Frassen (1,979 m), Raggal's local mountain. At the summit, you can enjoy the wonderful view of Bludenz and the surrounding area. The descent takes you via the Klesialpe (1,765 m), Tiefenseealpe (1,457 m) to the Marul forest adventure trail before you return to the starting point.
Duration
Day 1: approx. 3 ½ h ascent and 2 ½ h descent to the Frassenhütte
Day 2: approx. 3 h descent to Marul
Note: The times given are approximate. Depending on the weather or other factors, the walking time may be shorter or longer.
Overnight stay
Frassenhütte
Refreshments
Elsalpe
Frassenhütte
Guesthouses in Marul
Directions
Marul hiking parking lot - Fuchswaldalpe - Faludrigaalpe - Gamsfreiheit - Elsalpe - Tiefenseesattel - Frassenhütte - Hoher Frassen - Klesi Alpe - Tiefenseealpe - Walderlebnispfad - Marul hiking parking lot
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, warm clothing, rain and sun protection, a snack, a full water bottle and hiking poles are recommended. Additional equipment for an overnight stay in a refuge. Cell phone for emergencies.
Public transportation
Country bus line 575, stop Marul Kirche - continue with the hiking bus line 576 to the Fuchswald stop
Check the timetable online at www.vmobil.at
Parking
Hiking parking lot Marul
Tip from the author
We recommend sure-footedness, a head for heights and alpine experience. The daily stages can be divided up according to the weather and requirements.
Further information and links
Hut reservation:
Frassenhütte | www.frassenhuette.at
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)