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Nagelfluh Chain Trail Run

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Immenstadt im Allgäu

Trail Running on the Nagelfluh Range
Photo: Tan Akman, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Immenstadt

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This tour is one of the most spectacular trail running routes in the Allgäu: Nine peaks, narrow ridges, alpine trails, and countless meters of elevation gain make this tour the ultimate challenge for experienced trail runners.

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Distance 23.4 km

4:30 h

1,848 m

1,959 m

1,832 m

745 m

The ridge traverse of the Nagelfluh Range is one of the most impressive and challenging trail running routes in the Allgäu. Ideally, the route runs from the Hochgratbahn valley station to the Mittagbahn valley station, connecting nine peaks along a varied trail with stunning views throughout. Sure-footedness, a head for heights, and excellent physical conditioning are required.

From the Hochgratbahn valley station, there is an elevation gain of approximately 1,000 hm to the first summit. From the Hochgrat, the route leads over the Brunnenauscharte to the Rindalphorn and continues via the Gündlesscharte and Gündleskopf to the Buralpkopf. Following the scenic ridge, the

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leads to the Sedererstuiben and on to the Stuiben.

The trail continues to the Steineberg via several rocky sections secured with wire ropes. The well-known 17-meter-long ladder below the summit can be bypassed if necessary (follow the signs). After a final ascent to the Bärenköpfle, the route continues to the Mittaggipfel. From the Mittagbahn mountain station, the cable car comfortably takes tired legs back down to the valley.

Important: There are no places to stop for refreshments or to restock along the entire route. It is therefore essential to pack plenty of drinks and food in your running backpack. The route runs entirely through the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park—please stay on the marked trails and observe the conservation regulations.

Author’s recommendation

To save on elevation gain, it’s a good idea to take the Hochgratbahn up and the Mittagbahn down (combination tickets are available from both cable car companies).

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Luisa

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Immenstadt im Allgäu

Difficulty

T3 difficult

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1,832 m

Lowest point

745 m

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4.3 km

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4.2 km

Forested/wild trail

744 m

Path

13.9 km

Via ferrata

1 m

Secured trail

65 m

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161 m

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Hochgratbahn
Steibis, Hochgratbahn
Hochgrat
Blick ins Westallgäu
Gündleskopf
Buralpkopf
Sedererstuiben
Stuiben
The Steineberg
Mittag
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Blick in die Allgäuer Alpen
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Gündlesscharte
Bärenkopf
Bahnhof Immenstadt
Auf den Gipfeln des Rindalphorns
Mittagbahn Immenstadt

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Easily accessible by train and bus.

Take the train from Immenstadt Station to Oberstaufen Station, then take bus line 95 to the Hochgratbahn valley station in Oberstaufen-Steibis.

Did you know?

All vacationers staying in Immenstadt receive the Mobil Pass Allgäu from their host. This pass allows you to take public transportation to this hike for free.

Directions

Alternatively, it can also be reached by car.

Parking

Parking is available right next to the Hochgratbahn in Oberstaufen-Steibis or next to the Mittagbahn in Immenstadt.

Coordinates

47.509417, 10.057194

DMS

47°30'33.9"N 10°03'25.9"E

UTM

32T 579606 5262317

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Difficulty

T3 difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

23.4 km

Duration

4:30 h

Ascent

1,848 m

Descent

1,959 m

Highest point

1,832 m

Lowest point

745 m

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