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Mittlere Spitalalpe – Ochsenhofer Scharte loop from Baad

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Mittlere Spitalalpe – Ochsenhofer Scharte loop from Baad

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Mittlere Spitalalpe – Ochsenhofer Scharte loop from Baad

05:27

12.0km

850m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.56 km for 1.68 km

After 8.92 km for 686 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.66 km

Mittlere Spitalalpe

Highlight • Mountain Hut

On the slope of the Unspitze lies the middle Spitalalpe. In summer, the landlords with their 75 cows on the Alpe. During this time, you can enjoy delicious snacks with in-house cheese, admiring the unique view from the terrace.

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4.50 km

Derrenjoch

Mountain Pass

5.21 km

Hochstarzel (1,985 m)

Highlight • Summit

Quiet summit at the end of the Kleinwalsertal, rarely used but accessible via a beautiful, narrow, green ridge. A good addition for all sure-footed people who want to go even more lonely paths after having visited the much-traveled Ochsenhofer Köpfe.

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5.30 km

Ridge Between Grünhorn and Hochstarzel

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Narrow, rarely used ridge. Requires surefootedness, but no climbing areas. Partly exposed and secured with ropes.

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6.17 km

At the Starzeljoch

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At an altitude of 1,868 meters, you are spoiled for choice here: the paths at the Starzeljoch pass in four different directions. On the one hand you can descend into …

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6.19 km

Starzeljoch trail junction

Highlight • Trail

Here at the Starzeljoch the Starzelweg (from the Starzelhütte) and the path from the Neuhornbachhaus meet and cross the ridge path between Grünhorn and Derrenjoch.
There is also a direct …

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6.84 km

Grünhorn Summit

Highlight • Summit

To the summit cross of the Grünhorn over beautiful alpine meadows with gigantic panoramic views - Marmots within earshot.

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7.78 km

Ochsenhofer Scharte

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Ochsenhofer Scharte lies between Ochenhöfer Köpfle and Grünhorn. From here you have a spectacular view of the surrounding, lush valleys and the towering mountains.

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8.56 km

Starzelweg Hiking Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very nice descent to Baad but very steep

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

3.96 km

1.66 km

855 m

505 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.72 km

3.96 km

684 m

555 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 11 August

29°C

12°C

13 %

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Comments

October 9, 2021,Grünhorn und Hochstarzel :)

Today we went to the Grünhorn and over the ridge path to the Hochstarzel. Since I wasn't up to the Grünhorn for the last time, it was due today;)

Due to the light snowfall, there was already a light autumn / winter mood in the Alps. Sometimes there was also an arctic wind.

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June 28, 2026,Grünhorn, Hochstarzel und Derraköpfle

It was wonderful!🥰 I didn't meet anyone until the Derraalp, only in the Derratal did I have some encounters in changeable weather.😉

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June 10, 2022,Österreich, Vorarlberg, Allgäuer Alpen, Güntlespitze (2.092 m).

Easy and beautiful ridge, the Güntlespitze without a "real" summit cross. Not recommended when wet.

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September 5, 2021,Hochstarzel (1985 m) - Starzeljoch (1867 m) - Grünhorn (2039 m)

Promising hike in the upper Kleinwalsertal to the Grünhorn 🟩⛰

The start was in Baad, the last and highest place in the Kleinwalsertal. There are enough parking spaces for a fee (day ticket 8 euros, Parkster is also possible).

The path first led into the Derrental, the quietest of the side valleys of the Kleinwalsertal, partly along the Derrenbach. First …

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Mittlere Spitalalpe – Ochsenhofer Scharte loop from Baad

Mittlere Spitalalpe

Hochstarzel (1,985 m)

Ridge Between Grünhorn and Hochstarzel

At the Starzeljoch

Starzeljoch trail junction

Grünhorn Summit

Ochsenhofer Scharte

Starzelweg Hiking Trail

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