Hikes in Ofterschwang

To walk from Ofterschwang to the Ofterschwanger Horn, you should allow about 1.5 hours. If you take the World Cup Express up the mountain, it takes about 20 minutes to reach the summit of the Ofterschwanger Horn.

The Panorama Trail in particular, which is part of the Himmelsstürmer hiking trilogy, offers plenty of variety during the ascent. On this trail you first hike along small streams and through a shady forest area, later over a mountain meadow past the Buchenschwand-Alpe. The summit offers you a magnificent view of the Allgäu Alps and the Illertal valley. Hikers can stop off at the World Cup hut just below the mountain station of the World Cup Express.

The Rangiswanger Horn, situated between Ofterschwang and Bolsterlang, offers hikers a particularly beautiful 360-degree view. You don't need to be a great mountaineer for the hike up the mountain, which is part of the Hörnerkette and lies in the Nagefluhkette Nature Park, but you should definitely have a bit of stamina. On the way we pass the Ofterschwanger Horn and the Sigiswanger Horn. The descent is through the beautiful Ostertal valley.

For those who prefer leisurely tours, but do not want to miss the panorama of the Allgäu Alps, a circular hike between Ofterschwang and Sigishofen is the perfect option. The hike leads mainly across meadows and through forests. You will pass through the district of Wielenberg and over the Wittelsbacher Hütte, from where you have a wonderful view in the direction of Oberstdorf. At the alpine dairy in Schweineberg, it's worth taking along an Allgäuer Bergkäse.

Whoever visits Ofterschwang in summer should not miss the disc golf course. You can either hike to the starting point from Ofterschwang or take the World Cup Express to the top and walk from there to the start. At the small hut you can borrow Frizbee discs, which you have to throw from certain wooden ramps into the baskets allocated for the course. The course goes down and up the mountain slope and you also have to overcome a forest obstacle. This special outdoor activity in Ofterschwang is great fun for young and old alike!

After all the strenuous - but fun - activities, you can also relax in the Allgäu. For example, go to the Wonnemar leisure pool and enjoy the panorama sauna in the outdoor area of the spa, from where you have a fantastic view of the Allgäu Alps.

In winter, Ofterschwang is an absolute snow paradise. The Allgäu village is especially famous for the Ski World Cup races that take place there. But skiing is not the only winter sport you can do in Ofterschwang. Hike through the magnificent winter landscape of the Allgäu, climb the peaks of the Nagelfluh chain on snowshoes or combine skiing and hiking fun on ski tours. In the other mountain villages of Bolsterlang, Balderschwang, Obermaiselstein and Fischen im Allgäu you can also enjoy the mountain scenery of the Allgäus in winter as well as in summer.