Brunnenauscharte – Hochgrat Summit loop from Steibis

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Brunnenauscharte – Hochgrat Summit loop from Steibis

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Brunnenauscharte – Hochgrat Summit loop from Steibis

07:43

20.4km

1,120m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: August 7, 2026

Tips

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 8.46 km for 202 m

After 9.77 km for 649 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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358 m

Forest Trail Entrance to Buchenegger Waterfalls

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On the way to the Buchenegger waterfalls ... very idyllic

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1.20 km

Mountain Pass

1.81 km

View of Spitzlerberg, Nagelfluhkette, and Imberg

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From the bench you have a magnificent view of the Nagelfluhkette with Hochhäderich, Falken, Eineguntkopf, Hohenfluhalpkopf, framed by Imberg on the right and Spitzlerberg on the left.

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7.75 km

Brunnenalpe

Ruins

8.56 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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9.69 km

Hochgrat Summit

Highlight • Summit

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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9.92 km

Hochgrat Ridge Trail

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Wonderful ridge with a view of the Hochgrat.

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10.3 km

Hochgratbahn mountain station

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

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13.0 km

Panorama Trail With View of Lake Constance in Naturpark Nagelfluhkette

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A nice hiking trail to walk. The surrounding landscape is very impressive. When the weather is good you can see far as far as Lake Constance.

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14.1 km

Hochgrat

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

Worth a visit at any time of year. Appropriate clothing with rain gear and a windbreaker, as well as sun protection and the right footwear, are a must.

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20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

2.99 km

2.14 km

1.34 km

368 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

5.04 km

325 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,790 m)

Lowest point (810 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

9°C

4°C

26 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

June 18, 2025,Hochgrat über Brunnenauscharte

From Lanzenbach over the Brunnenauscharte 😎 to the Hochgrat 🥾 followed by a short stop at the Staufnerhaus 🍺 and back.

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March 8, 2025,Aufs Rindalphorn zurück zum Hochgrat mit Abstecher zum Seelekopf

The climb towards Hochgrat was quite strenuous. As a reward, there was an incredibly beautiful view, which the pictures can't convey 😍
Note to self: In the future, it's better to visit Hochgrat without snow.

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April 26, 2025,Hochgrat über Brunnenauscharte

The start was shortly before dawn from the valley station of the Hochgratbahn cable car in the direction of Brunnenau (scharte). I hadn't read at the time that the Brunnenauscharte was apparently closed. Was the notice simply not posted yet, or was it simply too dark for me to have noticed? Unfortunately, I can't say. If the closure was due …

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October 22, 2022,BBB 2022 Tag 1 Hochgrat Wanderung

BBB mountains, beer and bixawurschd (tinned sausage).
This year we have celebrated our 10th anniversary.

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May 31, 2025,Hochgrat über Brunnenauscharte

In glorious weather, we hiked via Brunnenau to the Hochgrat. It's a steep, very strenuous climb to the Brunnenau ridge, but highly recommended. The view from the Hochgrat is simply fantastic.

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August 24, 2024,Allgäu | Hochgrat

How I love the Allgäu.

With over 30 degrees and the best weather, we chose a wonderful tour - we went to the Hochgrat.

We started at the valley station of the Hochgratbahn - of course we went uphill on foot. We followed the hiking signs and walked a short distance on the asphalt road before turning right onto a …

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