The mystical Ifen with its Gottesacker plateau, scores points with hiking enthusiasts with its panoramic tours.
The fantastic panoramic view: Hiking on the Ifen
Spectacular cliffs, the impressive Gottesacker plateau, and breathtaking viewpoints of the surrounding mountains – the Ifen has a lot to offer. Whether it's a challenging day trip to the Hahnenköpfle, a long hike through the mountain forests with a stroller, or a leisurely walk with the dog: on the Ifen, hikers will find the dream mountain ambiance in Kleinwalsertal. The cable car takes you comfortably to the middle station and you can start your hike from there. Experience Hiking in Kleinwalsertal at its best.
Hiking on the Ifen: the most beautiful tours for beginners and leisure hikers
Nature in all its glory: While hiking on the Ifen, you'll wander through alpine flora and mountain forests with a view of the impressive panorama of the Allgäu Alps. The marked hiking trails on the Hoher Ifen satisfy the summit yearnings of both beginners and hiking families: Here you'll find hikes ranging from easy-to-walk panoramic trails below the Ifen to leisurely descents sheltered by the mountain forests. We've compiled a selection of the most beautiful hikes on the Ifen for you:
Route 1: From the Ifenhütte to the valley station via the forest road
Hiking details
Walking time: approx. 1 hour
Grade: easy
Start your hike below the Ifen plateau and the impressive Gottesacker plateau. Take the Ifenbahn I cable car directly to the mid-station at approximately 1,600 meters above sea level and enjoy the breathtaking view. Culinary specialties await you on the sun terrace at the Ifenhütte, providing you with energy for the hike or a reward at the end of the route. Start your hike with a stroll through the vast, shady mountain forests. After the descent with a panoramic view, traditional home-cooked meals await you at the Auenhütte. The well-developed hiking trail through the mountain forests is also suitable for a stroller hike, provided it is an off-road model. The Ifenbahn transports buggies and strollers free of charge.
Trail 1a: Nature-oriented hiking trail: Ifenhütte - valley station
Hiking Details
Walking time: approx. 1 hour
Grade: moderate
A nature-oriented alternative to Trail 1 is the beautiful descent from the Ifenhütte to the valley station of the Ifenbahn cable car. This hiking trail leads over hill and dale and is therefore not suitable for families with very young children. The route descends over 300 meters on wooded paths until you reach the valley station at the Ifen.
Route 2: Panorama Trail
Hiking Details
Walking time: approx. 1 hour
Grade: easy
On this hike, you'll enjoy the impressive panorama of the Allgäu Alps: Enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama during the gentle ascent across sunny meadows and well-maintained gravel paths to the lookout point. The Ifenhütte offers the perfect ambiance for a cozy and family-friendly stopover – with home-style cooking on the sun terrace and a fun-filled children's playground for the little ones.
Interactive panoramic map of the Ifen
Special features at Ifen
In summer, we pay special attention to the natural environment above the Ifenbahn mid-station. For nature conservation reasons, the Ifenbahn II cable car is only open in winter. The Tafel & Zunder mountain restaurant at the Ifenbahn II mountain station is therefore also closed in summer. The restrooms are still open and can be used by hikers.
Family hikes on the Ifen
Families prefer hiking trails 1 and 2, which start and end at the Ifenhütte. The children's playground right next to the Ifenhütte is a great place to kick off your hike with children or end your family outing in a relaxed manner. Adults can enjoy a well-deserved break with a mountain view on the sun terrace. The Ifen also offers plenty of space and variety for hikers with dogs on its numerous hiking trails.
Long hikes on the Ifen: endurance is required
Hiking on the Ifen also includes challenging alpine trails, for example, across the Gottesacker Plateau or to the Hahnenköpfle. Trail 3 takes approximately 1.5 hours from the Ifen Hut to the 2,000-meter-high Hahnenköpfle and back again, offering beautiful views of the Swiss Alps and Lake Constance. Trail 4 also requires surefootedness and stamina – the moderately difficult Karst Circular Trail takes you up the Gottesacker Plateau with its rugged karst surface and also reaches the summit of the Hahnenköpfle. These Hikes in Kleinwalsertal are unparalleled.
Demanding mountain tours on the Ifen for experienced hikers
Day trips and strenuous summit tours are also among the popular hikes on the Ifen: Those with stamina and experience can experience the bizarre rock formations of the Gottesacker plateau, the Hoher Ifen and the Mahdtal on very special mountain tours.
