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Via Alpina: Pfälzer Hut to Schesaplana Hut
Hiking Trail
Hard
5.67 mi
1,374 ft
Day 4 of the 7 day Via Alpina hiking itinerary along the limestone cliffs of Rätikon.
Leaving the Pfälzer Hut, head in the direction of the Barthümeljoch Pass, climbing up through mountain pastures and scree slopes as you go. Just before you reach the pass, you cross over into Austria, and you will also cross the Hochjoch Pass or “Gross Furgga,” which at 2,359m is typically covered in snow year-round, so watch your footing! Crossing over the border into Switzerland, and passing the Hornspitz, begin to descend down below the rock faces of the Rätikon all the way down to the Schesaplana Hut, your resting place for the night. **Sources** Written by FATMAP Official
Leaving the Pfälzer Hut, head in the direction of the Barthümeljoch Pass, climbing up through mountain pastures and scree slopes as you go. Just before you reach the pass, you cross over into Austria, and you will also cross the Hochjoch Pass or “Gross Furgga,” which at 2,359m is typically covered in snow year-round, so watch your footing! Crossing over the border into Switzerland, and passing the Hornspitz, begin to descend down below the rock faces of the Rätikon all the way down to the Schesaplana Hut, your resting place for the night. **Sources** Written by FATMAP Official
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