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Scenic route on the Oberstdorf local mountain. The lift assists with the first altitude meters. The long route through alpine terrain with exposed sections requires good fitness.
moderate
Distance 13.3 km
6:00 h
780 m
1,200 m
1,944 m
823 m
The route leads over steep forest paths with roots and narrow alpine trails. Exposed sections are secured with wire ropes. At the end of the route from the Gaisalpe, it goes over paved service roads and small streets.
Difficulty
T3
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Rubihorn, 1,944 m
Lowest point
Oberstdorf, 823 m
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Track types
Asphalt
2.9 km
Dirt road
237 m
Forested/wild trail
2.2 km
Path
7.6 km
Unknown
407 m
Safety information
Caution when wet. Risk of slipping.Surefootedness and a head for heights required.
Roadbook
From the Nebelhornbahn car park, take the cable car to the middle station Vordere Seealpe - ascent to Rubihorn via the Roßbichel and Niedereck - return to Niedereck - further descent through the east flank of Rubihorn past the Lower Geißalpsee to the Gaisalpe - on the Wallraffweg to the valley station of the Nebelhornbahn.
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RubihornUnterer Gaisalpsee
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Tobel-Wasserfall
Tobel-Wasserfall
Schaupunkt Trilogie-Rundgang Oberstdorf
Wasserfall unweit der Skisprung-Anlage
Oybele-Halle Oberstdorf
Mühlacker
Nebelhornbahn, Oberstdorf
Public transport
Train connection to Oberstdorf.Directions
A7 to Kempten, B19 via Sonthofen to Oberstdorf.Parking
Car park at the Nebelhornbahn.Coordinates
DD
47.409121, 10.313377
DMS
47°24'32.8"N 10°18'48.2"E
UTM
32T 599084 5251466
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Book recommendation by the author
Rother Hiking Guide Allgäu1 ISBN 3-7633-4289-3
Author’s map recommendations
Bavarian State Survey Office Allgäu Alps
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Equipment
Standard mountain hiking equipment. Telescopic hiking poles recommended for the descent.
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
Difficulty
T3
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
13.3 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
780 m
Descent
1,200 m
Highest point
1,944 m
Lowest point
823 m
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