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Eistobel Root Trail – Eistobel Waterfalls loop from Maierhöfen

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Eistobel Root Trail – Eistobel Waterfalls loop from Maierhöfen

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Eistobel Root Trail – Eistobel Waterfalls loop from Maierhöfen

03:56

12.6km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

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Waypoints

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2.50 km

Low Ropes Course in the Allgäu Forest

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At several points on the hike there are great climbing frames and benches to pause 👍

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3.08 km

Riedholzer Kugel (1,068 m) – Highest point in West Allgäu

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On the summit of the Riedholzer Kugel, a sheltered seating group offers a great view of the Allgäu.
The places and peaks visible in the distance are on the one …

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6.87 km

Eistobel Root Trail

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Runs almost like stairs.

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6.94 km

Upper Waterfall at the Eissteg, Eistobel

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Impressive waterfall of the Upper Argen. A visit is worthwhile in every season.

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7.04 km

Gravel beach on the Eistobel Trail

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Invites big and small hikers to linger. A bath is also quite possible in the not very fast course of the river.

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7.12 km

Eistobel Waterfalls

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The path through the Eistobel is a pleasure, especially on hot days, because of the shady path and the proximity to the water. Of course, it unfolds its very special …

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

3.85 km

1.93 km

1.79 km

362 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

3.44 km

2.84 km

963 m

377 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 July

32°C

15°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

July 5, 2025,Oberer Wasserfall am Eissteg – Eistobel - großer Wasserfall Runde von Maierhöfen

A very nice route. The rooty climbs up and down the mountain are quite demanding.

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March 30, 2024,Oberer Wasserfall am Eissteg – Kleiner Wasserfall Runde von Maierhöfen über Kugelalpweg

The hike to the Eistobel via the Kugelalpweg has two highlights, the view from the Kugel of the Nagelfluhkette (unfortunately very cloudy today due to the Sahara sand) and the Eistobel, which really impressed me.
Have a nice Saturday 🥾🙋‍♀️

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June 21, 2025,06/25 Oberer Wasserfall am Eissteg – Eistobel - großer Wasserfall Runde von Maierhöfen

So far, so good.
50% of the route is very beautiful and varied.
The other 50% is on gravel and asphalt.
The path along the stream with its many waterfalls is particularly beautiful.
If you want to take a dip in the cold water, you can do so at several points.

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December 29, 2024,Riedholzer Kugel – Iberg - Eistobel Rundtour von Maierhöfen

Today, Sunday 12/29/2024, again in the best weather ☀️, ran a small circular tour of 15 km, since there was a little less snow in Maierhöfen than in Missen, I'll leave it as a hiking tour, but my tip for the Eistobel would be to use "Grödel"! A really great tour with a view of the mountains and the Eistobel …

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August 23, 2025,GE 🥾 Tour - 23.08.25 - Maierhöfen - 💦Eistobel - Riedholzer Kugel - Bio🐮Alpwirtschaft 🧀 Butterblume - Skulpturenweg Maierhöfen 😎

... 6 people with GE "Wandergruppe Allgäu" on the way to Eistobel & Riedholzer Kugel - highest elevation in the West Allgäu - including a stop at the organic alpine farm "Butterblume" 🤗

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April 26, 2023,Eistobel, Riedholzer Kugel - Tour ab P beim Eistobel 26.04.23

Start of this round at Riedholzer P am Eistobel. Tour through the Eistobel with its many waterfalls and whirlpool holes. At the end there was only one direction left, namely up to the ball. Enjoyed the beautiful view during a long break, then partly on root paths to Riedholz and back to the starting point.

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December 18, 2025,20251218_Eistobel--Riedholzer-Kugel

I changed my mind twice, and it seems I was right. First, I wanted to cycle. Then I decided to hike, and along the way, I changed my route to take the sunnier section.

The Eistobel gorge is often crowded in the summer. No wonder, because it's exciting and easy to hike. Now, in late autumn, you're almost alone. The …

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June 26, 2024,Info Eistobel->Burgruine Hohenegg mit Kapelle->Iberg(954)->Riedholzer Kugel(1066)->Info Eistobel

The Eistobel is a MUST.

For €3.50 you get plenty of "bubbling water".

Parking at the information stand is free.

Seriously: look at the many photos. I couldn't hold back because of the many great motifs.

We left the Eistobel at the Hohenegg ruins and the nearby chapel.

From then on it was a steady and jagged uphill climb:

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Eistobel Root Trail – Eistobel Waterfalls loop from Maierhöfen

Low Ropes Course in the Allgäu Forest

Riedholzer Kugel (1,068 m) – Highest point in West Allgäu

Eistobel Root Trail

Upper Waterfall at the Eissteg, Eistobel

Gravel beach on the Eistobel Trail

Eistobel Waterfalls

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