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Ski tours in Oberstdorf

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The spa town of Oberstdorf is located in the southern part of the Oberallgäu. Its proximity to the Allgäu Alps makes it the ideal starting point for ski tours. Discover the vast mountain world around Fellhorn and Nebelhorn through the breathtaking panorama! After the strenuous ascent, you'll head back down to the valley via great powder snow slopes – look forward to varied ski tours in the winter paradise of Oberstdorf.

 

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The 10 most beautiful ski touring routes in Oberstdorf

Skitour am Seekopf
Ski Touring · Allgäu Alps
Skitour auf den Kleinen Seekopf
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
9.6 km
4:30 h
950 m
1,100 m
Aufgrund des hohen Startpunkts im Nebelhorn-Skigebiet handelt es sich um eine beliebte Skitour. Sie bietet viel Abwechslung und lässt sich gut verlängern. 
Bergwärts - Das Allgäuer Bergmagazin
Auf dem Weg zum Himmeleck.
Ski Touring · Oberstdorf
Bike- & Skitour auf das Himmeleck
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
29.5 km
6:30 h
1,350 m
1,350 m
Eine große Tour bei Oberstdorf, die nur bei sicheren Bedingungen (meist bei Firn im Frühjahr) unternommen werden sollte. Ein Fahrrad kürzt den Zustieg angenehm ab.
Bergwärts - Das Allgäuer Bergmagazin
On the way to Kühgund; behind from left: Trettachspitze and Mädelegabel
Ski Touring · Allgäu Alps
Alpgundkopf (2164 m) with Fiderepass crossing
Toprecommended route Difficulty AD difficult
14.2 km
5:00 h
1,550 m
1,400 m
From Birgsau to the Alpgundkopf and after a short intermezzo into the Warmatsgundtal up to the Fiderepass. From there over enjoyable, sometimes steep slopes to Mittelberg in the Kleines Walsertal.
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Untere Wiesalpe
Ski Touring · Kleinwalsertal
Ski tour from Schwendle to the Fiderescharte
Toprecommended route Difficulty PD+ moderate
9.7 km
4:30 h
1,018 m
987 m
An environmentally friendly route for experienced ski tourers in the Wildental.
Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
The notorious Rädlergrat on the Himmelhorn in the background
Ski Touring · Allgäu
From Oberstdorf through the Oytal to the Wildenfeldscharte
PremiumPremium content Difficulty difficult
1
23.4 km
6:30 h
1,343 m
1,343 m
Great bike and ski touring combination with an almost 800 m high dream slope in the innermost Oytal surrounded by a stunning mountain backdrop, secure conditions necessary 
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On the Sonnenkopf
Ski Touring · Allgäu
Sonnenkopf ski touring loop
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
1
6.9 km
3:00 h
670 m
670 m
The beginner-friendly ski route to Sonnenkopf is doable under almost all conditions and promises magnificent panoramic views from the summit.
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Descent from the Liechelkopf
Ski Touring · Kleinwalsertal
Liechelkopf above the Kleinwalsertal
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
5
11.5 km
4:45 h
1,182 m
1,182 m
An alpine and varied ski route amid rugged rocky mountains with fantastic views and partly beautiful, shady powder snow slopes.
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Jochspitz in der Bildmitte
Ski Touring · Lechtal
From Hinterhornbach through the Jochbach valley to the Jochspitze 2,232m and through the Oytal valley to Oberstdorf
PremiumPremium content Difficulty difficult
1
18.3 km
7:00 h
1,200 m
1,500 m
Ski traverse from the Lechtal üvia Jochbachtal to the Hornbachjoch, the Jochspitze and through the Oytal to Oberstdorf
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At the beginning, the ascent is quite flat and requires little effort.
Ski Touring · Allgäu Alps
Großer Daumen - great Allgäu ski route with cable car support
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
9.2 km
2:37 h
350 m
1,320 m
Very popular, scenically magnificent ski route with a short ascent and a long descent. The described ascent route requires very secure snow and safe ascent technique. The return journey by bus from the Giebelhaus is somewhat complicated and lengthy.
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Blick zur markanten Höfats
Ski Touring · Allgäu
Skitour vom Giebelhaus auf den Schochen
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
7
12.1 km
3:40 h
1,051 m
1,051 m
Ein Traum in Weiß. Eine ideale Skitour im Hintersteiner Tal mit waldfreien Hängen, lange nach dem letzten Schneefall oft noch mit Pulverschnee.
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On a ski tour through the snowy Allgäu Alps

The snow is here and the anticipation of unforgettable winter adventures is rising.

Oberstdorf is known as a popular winter sports resort, so there is a lot going on at this time of year. If you want to be first on the mountain, you have to be there very early. But there is almost always a tour around the Oberstdorf peaks where you can enjoy the peace and quiet and solitude.

Spend some time on the mountain and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Spend a few beautiful days in the region and climb steep slopes and high peaks with your touring skis, let your gaze wander, enjoy the descent and stop for a bite to eat in the nearest hut.

Find the right route: ski tours for beginners and pros in Oberstdorf

Whether from the Walser or Kleinwalsertal valleys via the Walmendinger Horn or a large round from Hinterstein to Oberstdorf, there are various tours that vary between easy and difficult and sometimes require more and sometimes less fitness and experience.

 

On ski tours, e.g. from Oberstdorf to the Älpelesattel or from Oberstdorf to the Rote Loch on the Höfats, the snow-covered landscape and the panorama of the surrounding mountain peaks can be enjoyed to the full.

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Recommended route From Oberstdorf to the Älpelesattel
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Recommended route From Oberstdorf to the Rote Loch at the Höfats

Good manners on the mountain - for the love of nature

Before you set off on your ski tour, there are a few things you need to bear in mind for your own protection and that of nature. In order to continue enjoying the splendour of the Alps, it is important that you follow the rules.

 

  • Way closures and nature reserves: Observe the prohibition to enter due to dangerous terrain or for reasons of nature and animal protection.
  • Avoid tours at night: In the dark, impassable terrain is difficult to see, so make sure you can always see where you are going. In addition, the flora and fauna on the mountain need their rest at night.
  • Avalanches: Inform yourself about the danger situation on site and do not take unnecessary risks. Bring avalanche equipment and make sure that you know how to use it and that everything works. <Self-assessment: Stay realistic about your skills! Even for a ski tour, the basic technique of skiing is prerequisite. Anyone who not confident on their skis potential danger to themselves and other winter sports enthusiasts.
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Großer Daumen - great Allgäu ski route with cable car support by marie
April 08, 2024 · Community
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Ski route to the Linkerskopf by Simon
February 15, 2024 · Community
@Martin Bettinger: Sorry, aber das finde ich nicht gut. Die Tour ist die Königstour im Oberallgäu und meine Beschreibung ist hilfreich, detailliert und gibt das Gefahrenpotenzial deutlich an: "Die Tour ist sehr lawinengefährlich und sollte nur bei Lawinenstufe 1 UND kritischer Beobachtung der aktuellen Bedingungen unternommen werden." "Aufgrund der immens steilen und großen freien Flächen ist diese Tour sehr lawinengefährlich, daher gibt es nur selten Bedingungen, die eine sichere Besteigung erlauben." Ich würde mich freuen, wenn du deine Bewertung entsprechend anpassen oder den Kommentar entfernen würdest - denn eine schlechte Bewertung macht in diesem Fall aus meiner Sicht keinen Sinn. Wenn man mitten im Januar bei vorher massiven Windverfrachtungen und extremen Schneefällen meint, dass man diese Tour machen kann, dann ist das ein fataler Irrtum und zeugt von mangelnder Erfahrung oder von entsprechender Risikobereitschaft. Es ging in diesem Fall schief, das ist sehr bedauerlich, jedoch hat diese Tourenbeschreibung damit nichts zu tun. Ich habe sogar den Januar als möglichen Monat konsequent in den Detail ausgeschlossen als möglichen Zeitpunkt, da es mitten im Winter fast immer zu gefährlich ist.
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ski route Kleinwalsertal to the Fellhorn and Kanzelwand by Johannes
February 03, 2023 · Community
Schöne Tour, wenn man Lust auf Piste hat und die Bedingungen passen.
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Route done on February 03, 2023
Photo: Johannes Ottliczky, CC0, Community
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