Hönig (Lechtal Alps)

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The Hönig from the south, on the right the Thaneller

The Hönig from the south, on the right the Thaneller

height 2034  m above sea level A.
location Tyrol , Austria
Mountains Lechtal Alps
Dominance 0.6 km →  Joch / Sonnberg
Notch height 30 m ↓  notch to the yoke
Coordinates 47 ° 23 '37 "  N , 10 ° 44' 30"  E Coordinates: 47 ° 23 '37 "  N , 10 ° 44' 30"  E
Hönig (Lechtal Alps) (Tyrol)
Hönig (Lechtal Alps)
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The Hönig is a 2034  m above sea level. A. high mountain in the Lechtal Alps in Tyrol . The closest places are Brand in the west and Berwang in the north.

Surroundings

Together with the somewhat higher Joch / Sonnberg , the Hönig forms the northwestern branch of the Lorea Group . The steep, mostly treeless flanks have a lush flora in early summer, while in winter they characterize a classic avalanche mountain.

Ascent

The Hönig can be reached from two sides via marked hiking trails without major difficulties, but when it is wet the earthy trails are slippery.

  • From Berwang over the western flank

From Berwang south-west in a further loop over the Kögelehütte to the insignificant Sattelkopf (here also shorter from Brand) and further without difficulty on an earthy path to the summit. 2 hours from Berwang

  • From Berwang through the Älpeletal

From Berwang through the Älpeletal on a partially slipped, damp and narrow path (avalanche remains until the summer) to the Sonnbergsattel and on to the wide grass ridge. 2 hours from Berwang

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