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 valley station, take a one-way ticket with the Allgäu-Walser-Card.

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

(1) Begin the ascent of the Kanzelwand in a south-easterly direction to reach a small pass that marks the Austrian-German border.

(2) Turn left in Germany to complete the climb to the summit of Kanzelwand

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

(2) Heading south, begin the descent via path 446 until you reach an intersection.

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

(5) Take the path on the right heading northeast. Pass under a chairlift and continue to the Obere Bierenwangalpe alpine restaurant.

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

Hike completed by the author on 12 September 2023.

• The Allgäu-Walser-Card, offered by accommodation providers in Oberstdorf, entitles you to numerous benefits.

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

• A ride up the Kanzelwand cable car in Riezlern: free with the Allgäu-Walser-Card (Kanzelwandbahn Bergfahrt)

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

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

• Good walking shoes recommended.

• Riezlern.
• Kanzelwand.
• Fellhorn.