Guided hike to the Vajolon Pass

Steep rock faces, a striking transition and the feeling of being in the middle of the Rosengarten. This tour combines a short, intense ascent with impressive views and alpine character.

Tour description:

After taking the Tiers cable car to the Frommer Alm and the König Laurin 1 and 2 panoramic cable cars to the Kölner Hütte, we start our hike. Via the Hirzelsteig trail, we make a steep but relatively short ascent to the Vajolon Pass, with a short iron ladder to help us negotiate the rocks. From the pass, we descend to the Rotwand hut and take a break there. We then follow the high-level trail to the Christomannos monument and hike from there on the Hirzelsteig trail back to the Kölner Hütte. We finally return to St. Zyprian using the ascent facilities.

Walking time: approx. 5 hours

Ascent: 550 m

Descent: 550 m

Distance 10.5 km

Difficulty: Technically moderate hike, surefootedness, a head for heights and good basic fitness required

Refreshments available: Rotwandhütte

Useful information / What to bring

Alpine footwear and clothing suitable for hiking, rain jacket, sun cream and headgear, water bottle;

Eventual tickets for mountain railroads and lunch are not included.

The guest pass for the use of public buses is available free of charge for our guests at reception.

We recommend the 3 in 7 or 5 in 7 Mountain Pass. This allows you to conveniently use the various exit facilities in the area. The mountain pass is available at the tourist office and at the Tiers cable car.