Kanzelwandbahn mountain station - Fellhornbahn mountain station

The starting point for this hike is at the Kanzelwand mountain station in Riezlern (Austria)
(Kanzelwandbahn Bergstation). In the village of Riezlern at the Kanzelwand lower station, take a single journey with the Allgäu-Walser Card.

(S) From the top station, follow trail 446 to the Zweiländer cable car.

(1) Begin the ascent of the Kanzelwand heading south-east to reach a small pass marking the Austrian-German border.

(2) Turn left into Germany to complete the ascent to the summit of the Kanzelwand,

(3) Enjoy the panoramic views of the various peaks and the border ridge between Austria and Germany. Return to the small pass.

(2) Heading south, begin the descent along path 446 to a junction.

(4) Leave Wanderweg 446, which continues south, and head north towards the Fellhorn station. Join a path that descends from the ridge.

(5) Take the path on the right heading north-east. Pass under a chairlift and continue to the Obere Bierenwangalpe mountain restaurant.

(6) After the restaurant, pass under two ski lifts and then a third as you approach the Fellhorn midway station (E).

Hike completed by the author on 12 September 2023.

• The Allgäu-Walser Card, provided free of charge by accommodation providers in Oberstdorf, entitles you to numerous benefits.

1. Free bus travel.
2. Free access to many cable cars in the region, including in the Walser area of Austria (Kleinwalsertal).
For this hike, you will use

• A ascent via the Kanzelwand cable car to Riezlern: free with the Allgäu-Walser Card (Kanzelwandbahn Bergfahrt)

• A descent from the Fellhorn midway station to the valley: free with the Allgäu-Walser Card (Fellhornbahn Talfahrt).

• Return to Oberstdorf by bus route 7 (from the Fellhorn cable car car park, join the road after crossing the Stillbach stream, approx. 300 metres). Free bus with the Allgäu-Walser Card.

• Sturdy walking shoes.

• Riezlern.
• Kanzelwand.
• Fellhorn.