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

Last updated: September 30, 2024

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Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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After 3.45 km for 32 m

After 5.79 km for 32 m

After 5.90 km for 14 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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688 m

Gaisalpbach Waterfalls

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A path leads along the Gaisalpbachs up to the Gaisalpe. It takes about 40 minutes from the valley to the Gaisalpe, with almost 300 meters difference in altitude.

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1.39 km

Not only suitable for mountain goats. :) If you like walking along watercourses and like small stair climbs and bridges, you will get your money's worth here. Almost at the top of the hydroelectric power station is another beautiful waterfall.

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4.09 km

View of the Gaisalpsee waterfall

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Beautiful spectacle of nature

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4.09 km

Lower Gaisalp Lake

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Hard to reach, but not so crowded. Wonderful nature! The lake is naturally cold, but in summer you can already swim.

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7.10 km

Gaisalpe Mountain Inn

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A nice place for a stop. There is a great snack and regional cuisine. Many of the products come from our own farm. Here at 1,165 meters altitude, you have …

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7.30 km

Stunning view of the Rubihorn

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Do not forget the camera! Already the ascent from Oberstdorf to Gaisalpe is very nice. At the top, at almost 1,100 meters, you have a fantastic view of Rubi and Reichenbach.

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9.26 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.11 km

3.10 km

2.38 km

591 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.30 km

2.71 km

1.92 km

176 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

Wednesday 18 February

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View of the Gaisalpsee waterfall

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