Rote Wand Summit – View of Rote Wand loop from Drachenhöhle
Rote Wand Summit – View of Rote Wand loop from Drachenhöhle
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06:57
14.8km
1,120m
Hiking
Hard hike. 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
Tips
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 1.89 km for 69 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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1.69 km
Highlight • Viewpoint
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1.96 km
Highlight • Cave
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4.89 km
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
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5.89 km
Highlight • Summit
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5.91 km
Highlight • Summit
7.91 km
Highlight • Viewpoint
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7.94 km
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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13.7 km
Highlight • Natural Monument
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14.8 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.59 km
4.15 km
1.92 km
159 m
Surfaces
5.86 km
4.23 km
2.93 km
1.64 km
159 m
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Saturday 18 July
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13°C
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Comments
Still a really nice round 💚
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From the fully booked Drachenhöhle car park, take the marked trail to the highlight of the same name. The markings change to blue dots at this point and lead to the summit of the Röthelstein.
Now head back down the valley to the Bucheben, where the ascent to the Rote Wand begins. The trail has great views in …
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Arriving early is worthwhile, otherwise the Rote Wand visitor car park will fill up.
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After today, once again, a tolerable day was predicted, we decided to visit the Rote Wand. We were there in 2008 so finding the way wasn't a problem, apart from that the paths are well marked.
We started at the Rote Wand parking lot. A larger car park is now being built nearby, which is likely to be subject …
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