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  • Winter hiking in the Breitachklamm gorge near Oberstdorf
    Winter hiking in the Breitachklamm gorge near Oberstdorf Photo: Ansgar Scheffold, @ansgarscheffold / unsplash.com

Winter hikes in Oberstdorf

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Oberstdorf is a true winter sports paradise in winter. During the high season, snow enthusiasts virtually cavort in the small valley in Oberallgau. Those who want to enjoy the panorama can enjoy the tranquillity of the cold season on the more than 140 km of winter hiking trails.
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The 10 most beautiful winter hikes in Oberstdorf

The Heini-Klopfer Ski Flying Hill
Winter Hiking · Allgäu
Outdooractive Winter Event 2024 - Variant 2 - Renksteg to Birgsau
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
3
7.1 km
1:50 h
133 m
0 m
The winter hike from the Renksteg parking lot in southern Oberstdorf to Birgsau offers a varied and idyllic tour through the snow-covered landscape of the Allgäu Alps.
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Schönste Ausblicke ins Kleinwalsertal.
Winter Hiking · Engenkopfmoor
Rund um den Engenkopf wandern
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
6.7 km
2:00 h
200 m
200 m
Der Engenkopf liegt in einer sagenumwobenen Gegend. Im Mittelalter sollen Menschen vor der Pest dorthin geflohen sein. Eine im Winter gut machbare Wanderung führt um den Berg.
Bergwärts - Das Allgäuer Bergmagazin
Winter Hiking · Allgäu
To Sonnenkopf - a winter route in the Allgäu
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
4
9.6 km
4:00 h
878 m
880 m
The route to Sonnenkopf promises an almost 10 km long pleasure route in winter splendor with an excellent panorama of the Allgäu Alps.
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Hiking trail to Reichenbach
Winter Hiking · Allgäu
Via the Wallrafweg to the idyllic Gaisalpe
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
3
12.6 km
4:30 h
479 m
479 m
The diverse circular hiking trail leads via the Wallrafweg to the secluded Gaisalpe. Sunny, it returns via Reichenbach back to Oberstdorf.
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Auf dem Weg zum Freibergsee
Winter Hiking · Allgäu
From Söllereck down to Freibergsee
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
9.4 km
3:00 h
257 m
627 m
Beautiful winter hike with the best view of the wintery Freibergsee and the snow-covered Allgäu mountain landscape with numerous places to stop for refreshments
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Tolle Aussicht in die winterliche Landschaft auf dem Weg vom Söllereck nach Riezlern
Winter Hiking · Allgäu
High path from Söllereck to Riezlern
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
5.6 km
1:30 h
67 m
331 m
Pleasant hike from the mountain station of the Söllereckbahn to the Kleinwalsertal
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Breitachklamm
Winter Hiking · Kleinwalsertal
Winter circular hike through the Breitachklamm
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
5.5 km
2:30 h
410 m
409 m
Circular route through the Breitachklamm. In winter, the rock gorge impresses with a bizarre ice landscape.
Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
Berggasthof Laiter
Winter Hiking · Allgäu
To the Laiter mountain guesthouse
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
7.2 km
1:15 h
155 m
185 m
Leisurely hike through the Oberstdorf Stillachtal to the Laiter mountain guesthouse and back
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Winterwanderweg auf dem Gottesackerplateau
Winter Hiking · Kleinwalsertal
Gottesacker circuit at Ifen
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
3
5.2 km
2:15 h
248 m
248 m
The scenic circular winter hike over the Gottesacker plateau and the summit ascent to Hahnenköpfle offer us a unique winter panorama.
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Shadow and sun games at the Schwarzwasserbach
Winter Hiking · Kleinwalsertal
Winter hike along the Schwarzwasserbach to Walserschanz
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
9.1 km
3:00 h
248 m
344 m
Scenically varied winter hike from Hirschegg along the Schwarzwasserbach to Walserschanz.
Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
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Winter hiking Oberstdorf: snowy peaks and valleys

Deep in the Allgäu Alps, the white mountains of Oberstdorf tower up. They can be seen from afar and give winter sports enthusiasts a real feeling of joy.

The snow on the peaks is metres high and makes them very soft.

Winter hiking is one of the easiest ways to explore the winter landscape. A pair of warm winter boots will take you a long way.

Winter hiking is one of the easiest ways to explore the winter landscape.

Winter hike to Einödsbach in Oberstdorf
Video: OberstdorfTV

For more daring tours, it is advisable to bring sturdy shoes and even snowshoes. A pair of telescopic poles with large plates will also help you through the white masses of snow.

Oberstdorf is an absolute pro when it comes to winter sports. That's why you can look forward to well-prepared hiking trails.

 

Discover for example:

  • The Breitachklamm, a mystical gorge
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  • The Nebelhorn and the fantastic panorama
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  • The Rohrmoos, the snowiest area in the Allgäus
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Winter Hiking · Allgäu
Zeigersattel - Lower See-Alpe near Oberstdorf
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 3.5 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 226 m
Descent 226 m

This short winter hike takes us from the Höfatsblick station over the Zeigersattel down to the Hintere See-Alpe and back.

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from Jana Bohlmann,   Outdooractive Premium

Winter hiking with children - easy hikes for the whole family

For children, winter is something very special. Wrapped up thickly, the snow masses are a great adventure playground. Snowball fights, building snow figures and simply running around.

To get the kids moving in the fresh air, there are great winter hiking tours in Oberstdorf that you can do together.

High up on the Ifen, for example, you will find the easy Gottesackerrunde. The winter hiking trail is groomed and if you use additional poles, you can easily get through the snow. The Ifen cable car takes you up the mountain and you can then hike in a relaxed manner and let your eyes wander.

Also around the Ifen you can hike in a relaxed manner and let your eyes wander.

You can also take a short tour around the Freibergsee lake and look out over the frozen lake.

Winter Hiking · Allgäu
Kleine Wintertour in Oberstdorf
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.8 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 438 m
Descent 437 m

Kleine Winterwanderung zum Freibergsee, weiter zur Hochleitealm und über die Skiflugschanze und den Freibergsee wieder zurück zum Renksteg - ...

from Geli P.,   Community

Refueling with warmth on the alp

After a nice walk in the icy cold, you urgently need a warm place where you can warm up.

In the Oberstdorf Alps there are numerous mountain huts that will treat you to regional specialities. A glass of warm skiing water and a bowl of hot goulash soup will warm you up from the inside out and get you ready for the Rück on your winter hike.

Kleinwalsertal
Recommended route Söllereck ridge route in Kleinwalsertal
Allgäu
Recommended route Oytal

If you are planning a snowshoe hike, you can get more information from the tourist office about various providers who will take you on guided tours.

Always keep a close eye on the avalanche situation if you want to venture into more remote valleys.

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To Sonnenkopf - a winter route in the Allgäu by Bianca
April 06, 2025 · Community
Sehr schöne, aussichtsreiche Tour. Hat Spaß gemacht 👍🏻
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Route done on April 04, 2025
Photo: Bianca Heckenberger, Community
Photo: Bianca Heckenberger, Community
Photo: Bianca Heckenberger, Community
Photo: Bianca Heckenberger, Community
Photo: Bianca Heckenberger, Community
Photo: Bianca Heckenberger, Community
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To Sonnenkopf - a winter route in the Allgäu by Nasrat
April 06, 2025 · Community
Route done on April 05, 2025
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To Sonnenkopf - a winter route in the Allgäu by Christopher
March 08, 2025 · Community
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