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The best mountain hikes in the Ostallgäu

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Want to explore more of the mountains in the Allgäu? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in the Ostallgäu to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in the Ostallgäu.

Last updated: November 17, 2025

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1. Tegelbergsteig Via Ferrata – Rohrkopfhütte loop from Schwangau

8.84km

05:13

810m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Branderschrofen Summit – View of Neuschwanstein Castle loop from Hohenschwangau

14.4km

07:06

1,040m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Breitenberg Summit – Reichenbach Gorge Waterfalls loop from Pfronten-Steinach

15.3km

05:56

960m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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408

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4. View from Gamswiese – Säuling Summit (2,039 m) loop from Hohenschwangau

14.8km

06:50

1,190m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5. Gelbe Wand via ferrata – Tegelbergsteig Via Ferrata loop from Schwangau

8.21km

05:43

850m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6. View of Neuschwanstein Castle – View of Neuschwanstein Castle loop from Waltenhofen

18.3km

07:07

1,000m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7. Drehhütte – Rohrkopf Hut loop from Schwangau

8.64km

02:57

460m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8. Rohrkopfhütte – Schönleitenschrofen Summit loop from Brunnen

17.4km

06:43

980m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9. Tegelbergbahn Valley Station – Rohrkopfhütte loop from Hohenschwangau

6.12km

02:51

490m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10. Rohrkopfhütte – Drehhütte loop from Brunnen

14.6km

05:47

910m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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The best mountain hikes in the Ostallgäu

1. Tegelbergsteig Via Ferrata – Rohrkopfhütte loop from Schwangau

2. Branderschrofen Summit – View of Neuschwanstein Castle loop from Hohenschwangau

3. Breitenberg Summit – Reichenbach Gorge Waterfalls loop from Pfronten-Steinach

4. View from Gamswiese – Säuling Summit (2,039 m) loop from Hohenschwangau

5. Gelbe Wand via ferrata – Tegelbergsteig Via Ferrata loop from Schwangau

6. View of Neuschwanstein Castle – View of Neuschwanstein Castle loop from Waltenhofen

7. Drehhütte – Rohrkopf Hut loop from Schwangau

8. Rohrkopfhütte – Schönleitenschrofen Summit loop from Brunnen

9. Tegelbergbahn Valley Station – Rohrkopfhütte loop from Hohenschwangau

10. Rohrkopfhütte – Drehhütte loop from Brunnen

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