Gimpelhaus – Rote Flüh loop from Nesselwängle

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Gimpelhaus – Rote Flüh loop from Nesselwängle

Hard

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hikers

Gimpelhaus – Rote Flüh loop from Nesselwängle

02:08

3.53km

380m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

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 1.01 km for 139 m

After 1.55 km for 497 m

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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28 m

Gimpelhaus

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The Gimpelhaus is a great place for hikers to explore the area around the Rote Flüh and the Gimpel. But above all, the large mountain hut is the base for …

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1.11 km

Gimpel Normal Route Entry

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Entry to the normal route on the Gimpel. Helmet is recommended (stink blow from other hikers and chamois), the path has easy climbs (II-III) and at the top over an exposed ridge.

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1.50 km

Judenscharte (Juden Col)

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Here you have almost reached the summit of the Rote Flüh.

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1.75 km

Impressive panoramic views over Lake Halden and the Tannheimer Valley, including the imposing Gimpelwand. After crossing the cirque between Gimpel and Rot Flüh, the rocky but well-secured climb to the …

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1.75 km

View of Gimpel

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The Gimpel is one of the peaks in the Tannheimer Mountains. Its summit is formed by steep rock faces to the south and north, rising approximately 300 m and 650 …

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1.75 km

Scrambly T4 section to the summit

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Rope insured in the lower area, the upper section without ropes but not exposed. Every now and then you have to use your hands.

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2.77 km

View of Rote Flüh and Gimpel

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The Gimpel and the Rote Flüh are also affectionately known as 'Tannheimer Dolomiten' with their nearly vertical slopes and extensive Karfeldern. If you wander up the dramatic slopes to the summit, you'll be impressed by the scenery.

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3.40 km

View of the Tannheimer Hut

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The Tannheimer Hütte is absolutely recommendable.

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3.53 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.96 km

421 m

145 m

Surfaces

2.38 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 16 September

14°C

6°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

July 29, 2023,Tag 2 - In aller Früh zur Roten Flüh - Gipfeltour mit Klettereinlagen

At nine minutes to seven on the second day of our mountain weekend, we found ourselves closed at the breakfast table and ordered our sweet or hearty refreshments for the day according to the menu and personal desires.
The rain of the previous evening had repeatedly attracted stragglers throughout the night, who remained stubbornly stable even at dawn and wet …

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September 10, 2025,TT T4 add on: Gimpelhaus - Einstieg Gipfel Rote Flüh

My goal was to climb the Rote Flüh that evening. Unfortunately, it completely clouded over just before entering the secured passage, and I was afraid the weather would be bad again. So I decided to turn back. Unfortunately... But the photos turned out great 🥰

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