Best backpacking trails in Oberstaufen

This route follows stage 4 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning at the Staufner Haus and ending in Gunzesried. The path traverses the high alpine ridges of the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, crossing the prominent summits of the Hochgrat, Rindalphorn, and Buralpkopf, which offer expansive views over the Allgäu Alps and the Lake Constance region. Overnight stays are accommodated at the Staufner Haus at the start or in guesthouses and hotels in...

Circular hike from Alpe Hohenschwand to the Spitzlerberg near Oberstaufen, Bavaria Highlights of the route: - Hiking on paved paths - beautiful alpine panorama

Adventure-packed section through the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. The twelfth stage of the Himmelsstürmer Route has a lot to offer: The route leads along the Buenegger waterfalls, over the Tarzansteg and over the Hochgratbahn. This can be used to drive to the Staufner House. Those who prefer to hike further follow the path along the St. Rochus Chapel to the Brunnennauer waterfalls and over the Hochgrat to the stage destination Staufner Haus. Highlights: - Bound head - Buchenegger...

Oberstaufen - Kapf - Hinterreute - Oberreute

Stage 15 of the "Wasserläufer-Route" long-distance hiking trail, Baden-Württemberg / Bavaria. This is the fifteenth stage of the Wasserläufer route, which, in addition to the Himmelsstürmer route and the Wiesengaenger route, forms the third main route of the "Allgäu hiking trilogy". A lot of open landscape, interspersed with a few forests, picturesque villages and lonely farmsteads, characterizes this route from Oberstaufen to Oberreute. Compared to the fairly moderate distance, there is a...

Wide valleys, rolling hills, towering mountains, dense forests and lively alpine meadows characterize the panorama. The route leads through the impressive Oberstaufen landscape in the Allgäu foothills of the Alps, where the spirit of Bavarian culture blends with rugged nature. The trek is one of the more challenging events in the Fjällräven Classic series. Frequently changing weather conditions increase the adventure factor.

Demanding section through the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. The 13th stage of the Himmelsstürmer Route is not for the faint of heart. With the use of hands and feet, you climb the steep, but rope-secured stage. You pass the Obergelchenschwand-Alpe, the Gütle-Alpe and Alpe Scheidwang. Continue over the Hiedenkopfn and Girenkopf to reach the stage destination Baderschwang. Highlights: - Heidenkopf (rope passage) - Girenkopf (rope passage) - Mountain pine grove - Säntis showpoint - steeple