Best via ferrata trails in Oberstdorf

This fairly challenging route starts at the car park in Reichenbach and leads along paths, some of which are steep, through the Allgäu Alps up to the Rubihorn, which stands at almost 2,000 metres. As is always the case with hikes in alpine terrain, sturdy footwear and sure-footedness are essential here, particularly near the summit. The ridge path is secured with steel cables at a few particularly challenging sections. With picturesque panoramic views, nature trails through secluded...

Challenging hike from the Oytal to the Nebelhorn near Oberstdorf, Bavaria. Experienced hikers will get their money's worth on this tour. The Panoramaweg, which initially climbs steadily, leads from the Oytal up to the so-called Oytal Gleitweg. Here the path becomes very steep very quickly. The path often stops and is partially secured with steel cables. Via the Seealpsee it goes directly to the Edmund-Probst-Haus (and thus to the mountain station of the Nebelhornbahn). Now the steep ascent...

This route is a true Allgäu classic and leads from the valley up to the rugged summit of the Rubihorn 1,957m. Safety equipment, including a via ferrata set and a helmet, is required to safely tackle the steep, wire-roped sections on the Rubihorn. The route is officially categorised as via ferrata B/C and offers technical passages where iron pins and steel cables provide support above exposed rock faces. On the ascent, you pass the idyllic Gaisalpsee, a crystal-clear mountain lake in a...

Panoramic and popular climbing tour in the Allgäu Alps, Vorarlberg. This climbing tour requires a good basic level of fitness, the highest difficulty level that will be encountered on the way is level C, otherwise there are sections with levels B/C, B and A, as well as non-exposed climbing passages up to 1. There are steel ropes, ladders, step pins and brackets as insurance. The tour can be done in both directions, so oncoming traffic is to be expected. It is often done as a preparation for...

Challenging Via Ferrata in the Allgäu High Alps, Bavaria. The popular Hindelanger via Ferrata is one of the longest and most challenging via Ferratas in the Allgäu. On a rugged grade between Nebelhorn and Großer Daumen, the via ferrata, secured partly by ladders and partly by wire ropes, leads along. Exciting climbs and lots of beautiful views await you. Surefootedness and a head for heights are essential for the trail. There are also some unsecured rock passages of difficulty I and II to...

Popular circular trail in the Allgäu Hohalpen, Bavaria. The Heilbronn Trail is a trail steeped in history, with roots dating back to 1899. The current version of the trail was completed in 2000. The Heilbronner Weg is one of the absolute mountaineering highlights and is one of the oldest via ferratas in Germany. It is also the most high-alpine via ferrata in Germany, which is partly rugged, exposed and in many places secured by steel cables. It is mostly embedded in rock and later mainly...

Highly scenic, high alpine long-distance hiking trail in the Allgäu Alps. The "Heilbronner Höhenweg" is an absolute highlight in the Allgäu Alps and is now over a hundred years old. From the Bockkarscharte, Germany's highest alpine trail runs continuously at an altitude of over 2,400 metres. It is possible to stop for refreshments at the Rappenseehütte and the Hermann-von-Barth-Hüte. The trail starts in Lechleiten, where there are car parks and overnight accommodation. Parts of the tour...

Challenging Via Ferrata in the Allgäu high Alps. This route is a classic and challenging via ferrata and not a normal hiking trail. Complete via ferrata equipment, consisting of helmet, harness and via ferrata set, is absolutely essential for this long, high alpine ridge crossing. The climb is rated B/C and is a serious alpine endeavour that requires absolute surefootedness, a head for heights and mountain experience. The route follows the impressive, exposed ridge for several kilometres and...