Best trails near Saubuckel
4.5(49 reviews)
Want to check out Saubuckel from the trail? Good news: 12 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 12 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Saubuckel are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (23)·Hard·10.1 miPanoramic 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...
- 4.8 (7)·Hard·3.3 miPanoramic 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 trail marked 442/443. The hike is graded T2-T3 in terms of difficulty. The mountain paths are well developed and there are no particular obstacles, making it a hike suitable for families. However, as it is...
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·12.4 mi·Est. 7–8 hrThis trail is the 51st stage of the Via Alpina, a long-distance hiking route through eight Alpine countries that begins in Oberstdorf and ends at the Mindelheimer Hut. This route is part of the new Via Alpina trail, which was updated in April 2024 and now consists of 116 stages. The trail leaves the bustling town of Oberstdorf and leads back into the wild mountain world of the Allgäu Alps. The route passes through the Stillach Valley, past the Heini Klopfer ski jump, and then climbs...
- 4.5 (5)·Hard·7.9 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrHigh alpine hiking tour along the Krumbacher Höhenweg. This high alpine route requires surefootedness and a head for heights. The trail is classified as a "black mountain trail" and is not an easy hike. It crosses high alpine, rocky terrain with several exposed sections. The most challenging passages are secured with steel cables ("rope-insured"). This panoramic trail, which runs below the famous Mindelheim via ferrata, offers magnificent views of the Allgäu Alps.
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·15.3 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrPanoramic tour from Austria to Germany This beautiful hut tour can easily be divided into 3 days. It begins in Bad, where you can travel by bus. It goes past the Bärgunt hut and on to the Widderstein hut. The Widdersteinhütte is managed from the beginning of June to mid-October and if you book an overnight stay here, you should bring a pillowcase and a warm sleeping bag. The next day you head in the direction of the Mindelheimer Hütte, on this day tour you also cross the Austrian-German...
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·12.1 miPanoramic ridge hike in the Allgäu High Alps in Vorarlberg. The varied loop offers great views and a rustic refreshment stop at the Fiderepasshütte. The ascent to the DAV hut (open seasonally, but overnight stays are also possible in winter) is steep and requires some stamina. This is followed by an equally challenging descent, which is rewarded with breathtaking views of the Allgäu and the mountains. Highlights of the hike: - View of the Allgäu Alps from the Fiderepasshütte with...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·22.2 miThis challenging hike leads from Oberstdorf in Bavaria to Lech am Arlberg. It is the first stage of the official route of the 2013 GORE-TEX® Transalpine Run from Oberstdorf (Bavaria) to Lech am Arlberg (Austria). This alpine trail leads through the Allgäu Alps over the 2,214-meter-high Fiderescharte and the 1,688-meter-high Schrofenpass to Warth in the Lech Valley. The route begins immediately with a strenuous climb, which is subsequently rewarded with a spectacular view.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Saubuckel?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Saubuckel. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 10 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Saubuckel?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Saubuckel is Mindelheimer Via Ferrata, which has a 4.4 star rating from 21 reviews. This trail is 10.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 4,435 ft.
What is the longest trail near Saubuckel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Saubuckel is Transalpine Run Stage 1: Oberstdorf to Lech. This trail is estimated to be 22.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Saubuckel?
Saubuckel: With an ascent of 8,874 ft, Von Alpe Eschbach nach Riezlern has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Transalpine Run Stage 1: Oberstdorf to Lech with 7,791 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Saubuckel?
The most popular and difficult trail near Saubuckel is Mindelheimer Via Ferrata with a 4.4-star rating from 21 reviews.
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