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Hochgrat Summit – Seelekopf Summit loop from Oberstaufen

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Hochgrat Summit – Seelekopf Summit loop from Oberstaufen

Hard

4.9

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Hochgrat Summit – Seelekopf Summit loop from Oberstaufen

05:46

12.6km

980m

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: July 17, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

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

After 4.36 km for 202 m

After 5.67 km for 649 m

After 7.86 km for 29 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.17 km

Ascent to Brunnenauscharte

Highlight • Climb

3.66 km

Brunnenalpe

Ruins

4.43 km

Ascent to Gelchwanger Kopf

Highlight • Climb

Ridge climb to the Gelchwanger head. From here is also the wonderful descent into the valley over the Brunnenaue possible.

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4.47 km

Brunnenauscharte

Highlight • Mountain Pass

If you are sure-footed, free from giddiness and reasonably fit, the ascent to the Hochgrat will inspire every passionate alpine hiker.

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5.59 km

Hochgrat Summit

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This easily accessible Allgäu summit offers something for everyone, in every season and at any time of day. In summer, there are numerous variants to get to the summit. In …

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6.24 km

Hochgratbahn mountain station

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful mountain station with a great view of the surrounding mountains.

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6.56 km

Porta Alpinae (Hochgrat Ridge Gate)

Highlight • Monument

You should visit it as part of a hike. Beautiful photo opportunity in a fantastic mountain setting.

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6.92 km

Hochgrat Ridge and Via Ferrata

Highlight • Climb

Wonderful ridge hike from the Hochgrat summit to the Falkenhütte. However, not recommended for inexperienced people without suitable footwear (mountain boots with profile soles!). Climbing skills, trekking poles and a head for heights are required.

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7.30 km

Summit of the Seelekopf

Highlight • Summit

The Seelekopf, located not far from the mountain station, is a rewarding destination. With a little endurance and sure-footedness, you can reach it in about 30 minutes from the mountain railway. The view is a dream.

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.70 km

4.96 km

1.41 km

299 m

228 m

Surfaces

7.00 km

3.94 km

1.64 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,790 m)

Lowest point (870 m)

Weather

Saturday 8 August

29°C

16°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

October 10, 2023,🇩🇪 Bergtour Brunnenauscharte Hochgratgipfel Seelekopfscharte 10.10.2023

Today a varied circular route over the Hochgrat summit. Climb over the picturesque basin to the Brunnenauscharte, from there on to the summit at 1834 meters. Via the Seelekopf 1663m and Seelekopfscharte back into the valley. The hiking trail from the Hochgratbahn valley station through the Brunnenauscharte up towards Hochgrat or Rindalphorn has been accessible again for some time. Around …

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May 9, 2026,🚶🏼‍♀️: Via Brunnenau auf den Gelchenwanger Kopf, den Hochgrat und den Seelekopf 🌟🤩🌟🤩🌟

This tour was actually planned for yesterday, but then a round with the Kloina Rädle won. 😄

But postponed is not cancelled, so the round happened today!
There was a bit of a hurry; thunderstorms were announced for the afternoon; I wanted to be finished by then.

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Hochgrat Summit – Seelekopf Summit loop from Oberstaufen

Ascent to Brunnenauscharte

Ascent to Gelchwanger Kopf

Brunnenauscharte

Hochgrat Summit

Hochgratbahn mountain station

Porta Alpinae (Hochgrat Ridge Gate)

Hochgrat Ridge and Via Ferrata

Summit of the Seelekopf

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