Schneidspitze – Sabachjoch Pass loop from Nesselwängle

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Schneidspitze – Sabachjoch Pass loop from Nesselwängle

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Schneidspitze – Sabachjoch Pass loop from Nesselwängle

08:04

18.1km

1,110m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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: August 5, 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 7.22 km for 2.90 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

4.18 km

View of Haldensee

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the way to or from the Tannheimer Hut.
A bench with a particularly beautiful view.

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7.86 km

Rock Crevice

Highlight • Gorge

I found it easier than through it. Great tour. Great highlight.

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7.98 km

Gehrenspitze Summit Cross

Highlight • Summit

Alpine trail with challenging and steep walking terrain.

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7.99 km

Ascent to the Gerenspitze

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

Only go up if you are really free from giddiness and absolutely sure-footed.

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8.81 km

Gehrenjoch (1,858 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

After the descent stop in the GEhrenalpe, there is always an obstler to greet you;)

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9.38 km

Schneidspitze

Highlight • Summit

The way back over the ridge towards Ditzel should not be underestimated 🤔

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9.80 km

West Ridge of Schneidspitze

Highlight • Climb

The west ridge path to the Schneidspitze. The first third is very adventurous, but the rest is doable.

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9.97 km

Sabachjoch Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Strenuous increase, one should not underestimate.

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11.8 km

Schneetal Alm

Alpine Hut

18.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

3.38 km

2.31 km

867 m

369 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.77 km

3.81 km

3.62 km

2.35 km

1.39 km

703 m

440 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,060 m)

Lowest point (1,120 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

14°C

2°C

85 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

October 11, 2023,😍⛰️🍁 Herbsttour auf die Gehrenspitze 2163m & Schneidspitze 2009m im Tannheimer Tal 🍂⛰️🤩

Today the two of us set off for the TT with the 🚗.

The start was at 7:30 a.m. in Nesselwängle 🌄 from there we went uphill to the Gimpelhaus and continued along the beautiful mountain path with a wonderful view of the ⛰️⛰️⛰️ over to the Sabajoch and on to the Gehrenjoch.
Now we continued towards the Gehrenspitze, the …

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October 27, 2024,Gehrenspitze & Schneidspitze

A uniquely beautiful tour with a unique landscape!!!

From the hiking car park at Nesselwängle, the route goes over wonderful forest and mountain paths to the Sabachjoch. After a short descent and counter-ascent, you reach the Gehrenjoch.

From here, turn left to the Gehrenspitze, and soon it becomes steep, sloping and challenging! The climbing difficulties then begin on the rock …

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June 14, 2025,Gehrenspitze und Schneid Überschreitung

Crossing the Schneid, only in dry weather!

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October 19, 2024,Schneidspitze (2000m)& Gehrenspitze (2163M)

The most beautiful tour in a long time. Unfortunately very muddy after the rain. Climb to Gehrenspitze, better wear a helmet as there is too much rubble and not suitable for beginners.

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June 22, 2024,Schneidspitze 🇦🇹 über Sabajoch/Gehrenjoch

The start and finish was the Schneetal car park after Nesselwängle. Since the Schneidspitze is only marked from the Sabajoch, you go towards the Schneetalalm and can then start the ascent at around 1600m via the Schneetalalm or via the west ridge or the Sabajoch/Gehrenjoch path.
Since the west ridge/T4 was wet and slippery after the rain/seemed too risky without …

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April 27, 2025,Schneidspitze 🏔️🌸

Today we went to the Schneidspitze with @derKlein. We've already done this tour once in the same direction.
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Difficulty: T4 and absolute surefootedness required

We started at the edge of Nesselwängle.

The relaxed path towards the Schneetalalm made a relatively quick ascent.

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November 12, 2022,Schneidspitze übers Sabachjoch

Today we went to the Schneidspitze with a dear mountain friend.

Difficulty: sure-footedness and T4

It started behind Nesselwängle.
Via the Schneetalalm and the Hochjoch we went to the Schneidspitze. Currently there is a tree felling at the beginning, see photo.

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May 12, 2024,Über den Westgrat zur Schneidspitze ⛰️☀️🙌🫡🤝

Today we went to the Schneidspitze with @derKlein.

Difficulty: T4 and absolute sure-footedness

We started at the end of Nesselwängle.

We went up relatively quickly on the relaxed path towards Schneetalalm.

Further up we turned left, where we then went towards Sabachjoch to the start of the west ridge.

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