Located just a spirited yodel away from the Swiss border, the Wormser High Trail (Höhenweg in German) is an under-the-radar classic of southwestern Austria. I was recommended the trail by Matthias Kodym, an Austrian national who has trekked extensively both in his own country and around the world. Beginning near the village of Schruns, over its 20.6 km (12.8 mi) course, the Wormser Höhenweg traverses two picturesque passes and affords magnificent views of the glacially-sculpted Montafon Valley. It was the first and shortest of four high trails I did in Austria in October 2019, the others being the Stubaier Höhenweg (see Trip Report, Guide & Gear List), Schladming Tauern Höhenweg, and the Berliner Höhenweg (see Trip Report & Guide/Gear List).
At a Glance
Distance: 20.6 km (12.8 mi)
Average Duration: 7-10 hours
Difficulty Level: Moderate
High Point: 2,418 m (7,933 ft)
Total Elevation Gain: 1,544 m (5,066 ft)
Start: Wormser Hütte (reservations)
Finish: Heilbronner Hütte (reservations)
Resources:
- Online: Alpenvereinaktiv and Outdooractive (sites include basic trekking notes, elevation profile, logistical details).
Nice work Cam especially remembering all those Austrian place names! Yodele-ity
Is is easy to get accommodation at the start and finish. What is the nearest airport to the start.
Looks absolutely amazing. Beautiful photos:)
Looks like a great hike, thanks for sharing!