Oberallgäu: Hiking, Gorges and Culture

When planning a trip to Oberallgäu, hiking trails, gorges and cultural attractions offer a range of options. In Oberstdorf, 200 kilometers of hiking trails and nature trails are available. You can also visit the Heini Klopfer Ski Flying Hill: take the tower lift to the observation platform on the hill’s tower.

Hiking trails, gorges and cross-country ski trails

Explore Breitach Gorge along well-maintained, secured paths. There is also an information exhibition at the entrance. Conditions in the gorge can vary depending on the season, so check the current situation before your visit. Another option for hiking is Starzlach Gorge, between Burgberg and Sonthofen. It is also a starting point for canyoning. Access and conditions there can also change, so it is advisable to check them in advance when making specific plans.

Those interested in cross-country skiing will find a World Championships trail network with more than 30 route variations at the Nordic Centre Oberstdorf/Allgäu. One loop is 6.25 kilometers long and takes you up the steep Burgstall ascent. The cross-country ski trails are seasonal. If cross-country skiing is part of your travel plans, take the seasonal availability of the trails into account.

Nature park by Alpsee and museum in Diepolz

The Nagelfluhkette Nature Park Centre is located in Immenstadt-Bühl, right by Alpsee. Its free-to-access exhibition focuses on animals and plants, their habitats and the special features of the protected area. To walk from Immenstadt train station to the centre, you can follow the “Achis Wasserweg” themed trail; the walk takes 30 minutes. In bad weather, bus routes 39, 11 and 81 will take you there. Check the bus timetable and journey time before travelling.

A different blend of nature and culture awaits at the Allgäu Mountain Farmers’ Museum in Immenstadt-Diepolz. This interactive open-air museum documents the lives of Allgäu mountain farmers in historic buildings. As it is open seasonally, check the visiting days in advance. This allows you to plan the museum visit as a separate activity and distinguish it from the nature park centre and its exhibition.

Mining history and regional dining

At the Erzgruben Adventure World on Grünten, a guided hike takes you to old mine tunnels. Along the way, visitors learn about the work of the miners of the time. This offers a different way to experience the landscape than the paths through Breitach Gorge or hikes at Starzlach Gorge: here, the focus is on the tunnels and the history of mining. If you want to balance nature experiences and cultural history differently on your trip, these options can help you choose where to go.

Traditional mountain huts in Oberallgäu serve regional specialties. The offerings at individual huts may vary. Keep the locations mentioned in mind, and check the specific routes and visiting conditions when planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Durach, Wiggensbach, Wertach, Sulzberg, Burgberg im Allgäu, Oy-Mittelberg, Immenstadt im Allgäu, Weitnau, Waltenhofen, Sonthofen, Rettenberg, Oberstdorf, Oberstaufen, Obermaiselstein, Blaichach, Fischen im Allgäu, Dietmannsried, Buchenberg, Bolsterlang, Balderschwang, Bad Hindelang, Altusried, Haldenwang, Lauben, Betzigau, Wildpoldsried, Hörnergruppe, Kempten.

For the regional travel overview: Bavaria.