Hiking through the Schwarzwassertal via Melköde to the Schwarzwasserhütte

This hike leads from the Auenhütte via the Medlöde to the Schwarzwasserhütte. The Schwarzwassertal valley is a geologically and botanically highly interesting side valley of the Kleinwalsertal and a retreat area for many animal species. From the Auenhütte at the base station of the Ifen cable car, the hike passes the Herzsee lake, along a gently ascending hiking trail beside the Schwarzwasser stream, reaching the head of the Schwarzwassertal in about an hour. There is the Alpe Melköde, which is managed in the summer. From here, the somewhat steeper ascent follows to the Schwarzwasserhütte through a botanically interesting raised bog. Always in view are the Hohen Ifen to the north, the Steinmandl and Grünhorn to the west, and the Ochsenhofer Köpfe to the south. The return to the valley follows the same route.