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Via Alpina Purple A59

15.0 km from Wank to Swis-Punkt. Along the way you climb 1,736 m and descend 505 m; the highest point is at 1,946 m. Walking time about 8:42 h, breaks not included.

15.0 kmLength
↑ 1,736 mascent
↓ 505 mdescent
8:42 hWalking time (approx.)
1,946 mhighest point
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Elevation profile

Wank ✝ 1780 m Ameisberg 1741 m Eckenberg ✝ 1749 m Krottenkopf ✝ 2086 m
0 km · 713–1,946 m15.0 km

Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 10 °C

Along the way

  • km 1.9 Tannenhütte Hut · 1,050 m
  • km 5.3 Sonnenalm Hut · 1,765 m
  • km 5.4 Wank-Haus Hut · 1,780 m
  • km 5.4 Wank ✝ Summit · 1,780 m
  • km 5.4 Schutzraum Shelter
  • km 5.4 Naturkino Viewpoint
  • km 5.6 Ameisberg Summit · 1,741 m
  • km 5.9 Eckenberg ✝ Summit · 1,749 m
  • km 8.2 Esterbergalm Hut · 1,265 m
  • km 13.5 Krottenkopf ✝ Summit · 2,086 m
  • km 13.6 Weilheimer Hütte Hut · 1,946 m

Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the “Via Alpina Purple A59” trail?

About 15.0 km, from Wank to Swis-Punkt.

How much elevation gain does the “Via Alpina Purple A59” trail have?

About 1,736 m of ascent and 505 m of descent. The lowest point is at 713 m, the highest at 1,946 m.

How long does the “Via Alpina Purple A59” trail take?

Plan for about 8:42 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks.

Can I follow the “Via Alpina Purple A59” trail on my phone?

Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.

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