Day 1: Arrival in Oberstdorf

Arrival at the hotel in Oberstdorf; free parking at or near the hotel (subject to availability).

Arrival by train at Oberstdorf station.

Day 2: To Germany’s southernmost settlement – Einödsbach

From Oberstdorf towards the Stillach. Follow the embankment path upstream along the mountain stream to the valley station of the Fellhornbahn. Through the impressive head of the Stillach valley to Birgsau and a short, steep ascent to Einödsbach. Glorious views of the Allgäu Alps with the mighty peaks of Trettach, Mädelegabel and Hochfrottspitze (approx. 13 km, 350 metres of ascent, 4 ½ hrs).

Day 3: Along the Wallrafweg to the Gaisalpe

Past the Audi Arena to the Breitenberg and, on the Wallrafweg – with fine views of the upper Iller valley – uphill along the west side of the Rubihorn to the Gaisalpe at 1.149m. Return via the Tobelweg through the deep gorge of the wild Gaisalpbach into the valley. Then follow the Gaisalpbach on sunny, scenic meadow paths via Rubi back to Oberstdorf (approx. 10 km, 400 metres of ascent, 4½ hrs).

Day 4: From Schönblick via the Hochleite to the Freibergsee

Take the public bus to the valley station of the Söllereckbahn.

Ride up to Schönblick for wonderful views over the Oberallgäu. Along the nature discovery trail with many interesting stations via the Hühnermoos – a raised bog with unique flora [&] fauna – to the Hochleite. Descent to Schwand. Past the Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze to the picturesquely situated Freibergsee. Descend to the lower Renksteg bridge and return to Oberstdorf through flat meadows (approx. 9 km, 200 metres of ascent, 4 hrs).

Day 5: Wildlife, woods and walking to Rohrmoos

Take the public bus to the centre of Tiefenbach. From there, follow a close-to-nature Rautweg into the game-rich side valley. At the end of the Rautweg the valley opens out and you reach Rohrmoos. Return on the opposite side of the valley with a gentle ascent via the Schattwald up to the Engenkopf, with wonderful views of the Oberstdorf mountains. Descend into the valley to the starting point of the walk. (approx. 14,5 km, 480 metres of ascent, 4½ hrs).

Day 6: Into the Trettach valley – to the end of the valley

From Oberstdorf, follow the wild course of the Trettach past scenic clearings and charming tree-lined avenues. Pass the small, picturesque hamlets of Dietersberg and Mumme and continue from Gottenried to Spielmannsau at the foot of the Kegelkopf. Return via the Truppersoyer bridge and the old Spielmannsau road to Christlessee. Past Germany’s southernmost golf course via the Renksteg and the Lorettokapellen back to Oberstdorf (approx. 14,5 km, 230 metres of ascent, 5 hrs).

Day 7: At leisure …

… to visit the Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze, the Audi-Arena, the Breitachklamm or … or …

… for a ride up the Nebelhorn or the Fellhorn.

… for an excursion to the Kleinwalsertal

… for a stroll through the pedestrian zone in Oberstdorf

Day 8: Departure

Good to know

+ All suggested walking routes are accessible year-round!

+ You can also swap the walks around by day!

+ Some walks can be shortened as you wish or varied with connecting paths.

+ More walking suggestions in the travel documents.

Oberstdorf as your base for a varied week of walking: follow the Stillach to Einödsbach, take the Wallrafweg to Gaisalpe and through the Tobelschlucht, from the Söllereck via the Hühnermoos to the Freibergsee, a loop around Tiefenbach and Rohrmoos over the Engenkopf, into the Trettachtal as far as Spielmannsau and to the Christlessee. One free day for the Nebelhorn, Fellhorn, the Breitach Gorge or the Kleinwalsertal. Single-base hotel, no hotel changes. Walks are possible all year round, can be swapped around and shortened. More ideas in your travel documents. Parking subject to availability; arrival by train possible.

Public transport fares extra. Local tourist tax payable at the hotel.