The Fellhorn summit loop from the Söllereckbahn

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This circular route, divided into two half-days, starts at the Oberstdorf bus station. The transport system in this region makes it easy to combine hiking with bus and cable car travel from one valley to another.

Details

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.29 km
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    Average duration: 2 days 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 969 m
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    Descent: - 284 m
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    Highest point: 2,022 m
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    Lowest point: 917 m

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Retour vers Söllereck
Retour vers Söllereck
Retour vers Söllereck
Retour vers Söllereck

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

  1. S
    Söllereckbahn - Fellhorn Gipfel par la crête

    Söllereckbahn - Fellhorn Gipfel via the ridge

    ↔6.11 km ↗741 m ↘130 m
    A magnificent route that largely follows the Austrian-German border. The use of buses and cable cars limits significant elevation gains. This ridge trail offers superb views of Austria and the mountain ranges around Oberstdorf, including the Nebelhorn.
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  2. E
    Fellhornbahn Talstation - Söllereckbahn Talstation

    Fellhornbahn Talstation - Söllereckbahn Talstation

    ↔7.18 km ↗228 m ↘154 m
    A pleasant route that takes you back to Söllereck. The route passes close to the Freibergsee lake (where you can take a short detour). You can also admire the impressive ski jump.
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Notes

The Allgäu-Walser-Card, provided free of charge 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)

First half-day:
In Oberstdorf, take bus no. 1 towards Baad (Austria) and get off at the Söllereck cable car.
Take the Söllereck cable car.
Take the route: Söllereckbahn Bergstation - Fellhornbahn Gipfelstation.

Second half-day:
Take the cable car from Fellhornbahn Gipfelstation to Bergstation.
Take the cable car from Fellhorbahn Bergstation to Talstation.
Take the route: Fellhornbahn Talstation - Söllereckbahn Talstation.
At Söllereckbahn Talstation, take bus No. 1 towards Oberstdorf (bus station).

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

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