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Hölltobel Waterfalls – Gerstruben Mountain Village loop from Allgäu Alps

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Germany
Bavaria
Swabia
Allgäu
Oberallgäu
Oberstdorf

Hölltobel Waterfalls – Gerstruben Mountain Village loop from Allgäu Alps

Hard

5.0

(3)

64

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Hölltobel Waterfalls – Gerstruben Mountain Village loop from Allgäu Alps

09:11

19.9km

1,300m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

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

After 8.84 km for 2.42 km

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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2.21 km

View of the Trettach Valley

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The hiking trail leads from the Gerstruben into the Trettachtal, a very nice tour.

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3.39 km

Hölltobel Waterfalls

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The Hölltobel leads from the idyllic Trettachtal past Oberstdorf up to the old, abandoned mountain village Gerstruben in Dietersbachtal. The four kilometers through the Trettachtal can be covered on foot, …

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4.27 km

Gerstruben Mountain Village

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Beautifully located old mountain village on the driveway to Alpe Dietersbach. Here you can eat hearty and enjoy a fantastic view. On Wednesday, the restaurant is closed.

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5.57 km

Gerstuber Alpe

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From here you have a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains (e.g. Höfats, Kegelkenken), if the weather permits.

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7.41 km

Dietersbachalpe

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At the end of the valley, a wonderfully idyllic alp with great, homemade cakes.

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6

9.89 km

Höfats Southeast Summit

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The southeast summit of the Höfats is the last summit in the classic Höfats crossing. He is also the only one on whom a marked path goes up. Nevertheless, this …

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11.0 km

Älpelesattel

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The Älplesattel is a mountain saddle at an altitude of 1,780 metres between Oytal and Dietersbachtal near Oberstdorf in the Allgäu Alps. The saddle can be reached from both valleys. …

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11.9 km

Ascent to Älpelesattel

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A tour over the Älplesättel is not only worthwhile because of the views but also because of the huts on the tour .. :-)

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19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.57 km

5.93 km

3.94 km

2.41 km

Surfaces

7.69 km

5.95 km

3.55 km

2.66 km

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Thursday 4 June

16°C

1°C

46 %

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