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Rear Gemstel Alp – Geisshorn Summit loop from Baad

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Rear Gemstel Alp – Geisshorn Summit loop from Baad

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Rear Gemstel Alp – Geisshorn Summit loop from Baad

07:23

15.9km

1,140m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.39 km for 1.11 km

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Start point

Parking

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3.09 km

Rear Gemstel Alp

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The excursion to the Hinter Gemstelalpe is worthwhile even if you have already taken a break at one of the other wonderful huts. Up here ends the farm road and …

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4.08 km

Gemstelbach Gorge

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Impressively beautiful gorge. When it's wet, sure-footedness and good footwear are very important

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6.39 km

Sterzersee

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An idyllic lake in the back Gemsteltal between Haldenwanger Kopf and Geißhorn.

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6.78 km

View of the Großer Widderstein

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6.84 km

Geisshorn Summit

Highlight • Summit

Fantastic peak with a height of 2,366 meters. In the middle of the German-Austrian border, it stands out as a really beautiful part of the Allgäu Alps.

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10.9 km

View from the Obere Gemstelalpe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very rustic place to stop with delicious food and drinks. According to employees, the alp dates back to 1640. Beautiful view!

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12.1 km

Gemstelbachklamm Gorge

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Short very good and doubly secured gorge with a rushing waterfall. The gorge is very deep and requires a head for heights. There is a risk of slipping when it …

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15.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.61 km

5.92 km

183 m

161 m

Surfaces

9.57 km

5.19 km

734 m

344 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,280 m)

Lowest point (1,150 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

21°C

10°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

October 28, 2023,Walser Geißhorn (2.366m) 🏔️☀️❄️🥶🇦🇹

You can find the Relive video at this link:

relive.cc/view/vXOnxmEEX5q

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June 18, 2022,🇩🇪Bergzwerge Hüttentour 3.0🇦🇹🥾⛰️😎👍✌️

Good morning sunshine 🌞😎😊 Another beautiful sunrise 👌 after a not so good night and starting problems because my mountain dwarf was not doing so well 😔 but after a little over 1 hour delay we were finally able to leave 👍 Probably ate too much yesterday or drank secretly 🤦‍♂️😉In all the excitement I forgot to record the tour …

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June 13, 2022,Tag 2 - Mindelheimer Hütte über's Gemsteltal nach Schwendle

Day 2:
After breakfast we went from the Mindelheimer Hütte back down into the valley. Unfortunately the weather was very rainy.
It went along below the Gaißhorn and then over a snow field to the saddle. From there the ascent started past the Sterzersee to the Hintere Gemstelhütte. Arrived there soaking wet, we took a mountain cheese and cake with …

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June 13, 2022,Tag 2: Mindelheimer Hütte - Gemsteltal - Schwendle

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June 13, 2022,Mindelheimer Hütte - Gemsteltal - Schwendle - Tag2

Day 2:
After breakfast we went from the Mindelheimer Hütte back down into the valley. Unfortunately the weather was very rainy.
It went along below the Gaißhorn and then over snow fields in a crisp, steep but short ascent to the saddle. After the saddle, it goes steadily downhill past the Sterzersee and through a short but secured gorge to …

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Rear Gemstel Alp – Geisshorn Summit loop from Baad

Rear Gemstel Alp

Gemstelbach Gorge

Sterzersee

View of the Großer Widderstein

View of the Widderstein

Geisshorn Summit

View from the Obere Gemstelalpe

Gemstelbachklamm Gorge

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