Best trails near Gaisalphorn

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 hike in the Allgäu Alps, Bavaria. A wonderful hike with difficult passages where hands and feet have to be used on the Nebelhorn in the Allgäu. The Seealpsee offers a wonderful break with a view. The variant via the Oytal requires stamina and sure-footedness. It is possible to make a short detour to the Seealpe mountain inn shortly before the end of the hike and get hearty food and drinks. Highlights of the hike: - Seealpsee - Gaisalphorn - Foghorn - Views over the Allgäu

This adventurous circuit starts in Reichenbach and leads visitors on a grand tour of four majestic peaks: the Entschenkopf, Geißfuß, Gaisalphorn, and Rubihorn. The journey offers a stunning birds-eye view of the turquoise Gaisalpsee, a high-altitude lake nestled in the valley below. Along the rocky ridges, the Alpine Chamois, a native goat-antelope that thrives on these steep slopes can be seen sometimes. Because the route involves narrow ridges and some light climbing sections with steel...

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...

This hike leads to the summit of the Nebelhorn, one of the most famous viewpoints in the Allgäu Alps, and crosses the striking Geißalphorn. The path offers breathtaking views down to the deep blue Gaisalpsee and leads through the heart of the Allgäu High Alps nature reserve. In the rocky areas, you might spot ibex, chamois, or golden eagles with a little patience, while rare alpine gentian blooms on the mountain meadows. Historically, the Nebelhorn is closely linked to the development of the...

This is a true alpine test, categorised as a T4 Alpine hike, requiring a high level of fitness, experience and the right equipment. The Oberstdorf Großer Wilden Circuit goes on a rugged, high alpine loop that culminates on the Großer Wilden, a peak that reaches 2,379 metres (7,805 feet) in the magnificent Allgäu Alps. The route requires absolute surefootedness and a head for heights due to continuous exposure on rocky paths and challenging ridge passages. Sections require easy climbing (class...

Park at the Nebelhorn - drive up one station - then take the path to the Rubihorn and continue towards Gaisalpsee. Halfway down, take a forgotten path (not marked on most maps) towards Kleiner Gaisalpsee and then up to the 2nd saddle. Cross it and head towards Edmund-Probst-Haus. Then descend via the Seealpsee and the gliding path to the Oytalhaus.