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Rear Gemstel Alp – Geisshorn Summit loop from Mittelberg

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Rear Gemstel Alp – Geisshorn Summit loop from Mittelberg

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4.9

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Rear Gemstel Alp – Geisshorn Summit loop from Mittelberg

07:23

15.9km

1,140m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.39 km for 1.11 km

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Parking

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3.09 km

Rear Gemstel Alp

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The excursion to the Hinter Gemstelalpe is worthwhile even if you have already taken a break at one of the other wonderful huts. Up here ends the farm road and …

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4.08 km

Gemstelbach Gorge

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Impressively beautiful gorge. When it's wet, sure-footedness and good footwear are very important

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6.39 km

Sterzersee

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An idyllic lake in the back Gemsteltal between Haldenwanger Kopf and Geißhorn.

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6.78 km

View of the Großer Widderstein

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6.84 km

View of the Widderstein

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7.82 km

Geisshorn Summit

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Fantastic peak with a height of 2,366 meters. In the middle of the German-Austrian border, it stands out as a really beautiful part of the Allgäu Alps.

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10.9 km

View from the Obere Gemstelalpe

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Very rustic place to stop with delicious food and drinks. According to employees, the alp dates back to 1640. Beautiful view!

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12.1 km

Gemstelbachklamm Gorge

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Short very good and doubly secured gorge with a rushing waterfall. The gorge is very deep and requires a head for heights. There is a risk of slipping when it …

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15.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.61 km

5.92 km

183 m

161 m

Surfaces

9.57 km

5.19 km

734 m

344 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,280 m)

Lowest point (1,150 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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Rear Gemstel Alp – Geisshorn Summit loop from Mittelberg

Rear Gemstel Alp

Gemstelbach Gorge

Sterzersee

View of the Großer Widderstein

View of the Widderstein

Geisshorn Summit

View from the Obere Gemstelalpe

Gemstelbachklamm Gorge

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