Best wildlife trails in Naturschutzgebiet Allgäuer Hochalpen

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...

This wonderful mountain hike begins south of Oberstdorf at the Nebelhornbahn car park (subject to a charge) and leads through the Allgäu High Alps Nature Reserve up to the Rubihorn. At the foot of this mountain lies the Unterer Gaisalpsee, which is just as breathtaking as the panoramic view from the Rubihorn. A truly dreamlike hike through a secluded high valley! There are places to stop for refreshments, and the route can be reached by bus and train (access to the starting point from...

Popular, panoramic hiking trail in the Allgäu High Alps, Bavaria. This easily accessible trail requires some basic fitness. Starting from Oberstdorf, the route follows the Dr Hohenadel trail through the Oytal valley, past the babbling Oybach stream and with fantastic views of the surrounding landscape. Once you reach the highest point of the tour, the Berggasthof Oytalhaus is the perfect place to stop for refreshments (please note opening times). Highlights of the hike: - View of the Oytal...

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...

Popular climb to the Kemptner Hütte from Oberstdorf, Bavaria. The Kemptner Hütte in Oberstdorf is the hub in the Allgäu Alps and the starting point for two of the most popular crossings of the Alps: the classic E5 from Oberstdorf via Bozen to Verona and its extremely attractive variant to Meran. For many hikers, this route is the start of a longer journey. The ascent through the wildly beautiful Trettach Valley shows right from the start how beautiful such a hike can be. Along babbling...

Hike with fantastic views near Oberstdorf in the Allgäu High Alps, Bavaria. The gliding path is often exposed and secured with steel cables. Still, the descent from the Nebelhornbahn to the idyllic Seealpsee in the Oytal is one of the most beautiful but demanding descents in the Allgäu Alps. Therefore it is only suitable for experienced hikers. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are required, and sturdy shoes are necessary. Danger! In the rugged terrain, falling rocks cannot be ruled...

The path to the Seealpe offers wide views of the Allgäu Alps. Visitors stroll through mixed mountain forests of spruce and beech until the landscape opens up into broad alpine meadows. Here, the bright red alpenrose, or "Almrausch," grows among gray limestone rocks. Over the peaks, golden eagles sometimes circle in search of updrafts. Traveler reviews suggest using trekking poles for a steady footing on the gravel paths. The region looks back on a long tradition of alpine farming, where...

Panoramic hike across the Allgäu High Alps in Vorarlberg. The Krumbacher Höhenweg is a popular panoramic mountain trail, not least because of its fantastic views of the Allgäu main ridge. It leads along a scree-covered slope, through the rocky Saubuckelkar and then continues along the high-level trail marked 442/443. The hike is categorised as difficulty level T2-T3. The mountain paths are well developed and there are no particular obstacles, making it a hike suitable for families. However,...

The ascent to the DAV mountain hut begins right next to the Fellhornbahn valley station. After the first few metres in altitude, some of which are quite strenuous, the mountain trail joins the well-maintained alpine road towards Warmatsgund. A good distance is quickly covered on the road, which is usually only slightly uphill. Lower down in the Warmatsgund valley, the road becomes an alpine path. A short time later, at the end of the valley, a mountain path leads to the Kühgundhütte via a few...