Mountain tour over the Fellhorn ridge
Tour description
This extremely popular ridge route in the Austrian-German border region is known for its spectacular view from the Kleinwalsertal to the Unterallgäu as well as its unique flora and fauna.
After the ascent with the Kanzelwand cable car, the hiking trail briefly descends towards the reservoir pond. Then it goes on the broad ridge to the Fellhorn summit. From there continuing to the Schlappoldkopf and to the summit of the Söllerkopf. Throughout the entire ridge route, an impressive panorama opens over the Kleinwalsertal towards Hoher Ifen and the Gottesacker plateau. Over a briefly somewhat exposed section secured with wire ropes, it goes down over pastures to the rustic Sölleralpe. From there, on a broad, flat forest road to the mountain station of the Söllereck cable car.
Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf, Söllereck cable car
Route description
Kanzelwand valley station - ascent with Kanzelwand cable car - Kanzelwand cable car mountain station - Fellhorn summit - Schlappoldkopf - Söllerkopf - Sölleralpe - Söllereck cable car mountain station - descent with Söllereck cable car - Söllereck cable car valley station
Recommended equipment
Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Hiking poles recommended for steeper sections.
Further info & links
Tips
Flower enthusiasts should undertake the hike between June and July. During this time, the Alpine roses bloom along the route.
Especially on weekends, heavy counter-traffic and crowds at the summits can be expected in the border region; those who can plan accordingly should undertake this worthwhile hike during the week.
Further links
If the route is undertaken from the Kanzelwand cable car at 1957 meters elevation to the Söllereck cable car, the route goes downhill. Those who prefer to go uphill can also start from the Söllereck cable car mountain station at 1360 meters elevation and hike to the higher Kanzelwand cable car.
Extremely fit and experienced hikers can also undertake the route without cable car support. Then about 17 km and over 1100 meters in ascent and descent have to be mastered. The ascent to the Kanzelwand cable car is best via the Gehrenspitze; the descent from the Söllereck cable car to Riezlern via this high trail
Nature experience map, scale 1:12,000. Available (for a fee) at the tourist information office in the Walserhaus
Unlimited hiking in the Kleinwalsertal. Hiking and route map with hiking guide and panorama, scale 1:25,000. Available (for a fee) at the tourist information office in the Walserhaus
Alpine club map Bavarian Alps, Kleinwalsertal BY2, scale 1:25,000
