Overview of all hiking trails, restaurants and viewpoints on the Walmendingerhorn.
Experience the scent of the Alps and a culinary delight while hiking on the Walmendingerhorn
Hiking pleasure for the eyes, nose, and ears: The hiking routes on the Walmendingerhorn will transport you to a beautiful mountain world: Breathe in and enjoy the magnificent nature amidst numerous flower meadows or along the natural alpine flower trail with more than 130 plants and flower families. A viewing platform, a glass panoramic elevator, and a spacious sun terrace await you at the Walmendingerhorn mountain station. Perfect for relaxing in the midst of nature – surrounded by impressive mountain scenery. Experience unique Hikes in Kleinwalsertal and let yourself be enchanted. Varied hiking tours from easy to challenging await you.
Experience the Walmendingerhorn in summer 2026
Hiking and adventure activities available despite construction work
Even in the summer of 2026, the Walmendingerhorn remains a unique natural experience – even during the construction phase of the new cable car.
Although regular cable car service is suspended, you can still enjoy the mountain scenery around the Walmendingerhorn on a variety of hikes and at cozy mountain huts.
Open Alps – also accessible in summer 2026
Lüchle-Alpe – starting from Baad
Stutzalpe – starting from Mittelberg
Maxhütte – more information to follow
Bühlalpe – via the high-altitude trail from Hirschegg or with the assistance of the Zaferna or Heuberg cable cars
Obere Walmendinger Alpe – accessible via the Heuberg cable car or starting from the Ifen valley station
Here: https://www.ok-bergbahnen.com/genuss-sinne/gastronomie/walmendingerhorn.html you will find all the information about the alpine pastures on the Walmendingerhorn at a glance.
ℹ️ Detailed route descriptions, opening hours and an updated hiking map will follow shortly.
You can look forward to this again from summer 2027:
Experience the scent of the Alps and culinary delights while hiking on the Walmendingerhorn.
Hiking pleasure for the eyes, nose, and ears: The hiking trails on the Walmendingerhorn will transport you to a stunning mountain world. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the magnificent nature amidst numerous flower meadows or along the natural alpine flower trail featuring more than 130 plant and flower families. At the Walmendingerhorn mountain station, a viewing platform, a glass panoramic elevator, and a spacious sun terrace await you. Perfect for relaxing amidst nature – surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery. Experience unique hikes in the Kleinwalsertal and let yourself be enchanted. A variety of hiking tours, from easy to challenging, await you.
Hiking on the Walmendingerhorn: the insider tip among connoisseurs
Sunlit slopes at an altitude of 1,999 meters: The numerous hiking trails on the Walmendingerhorn are considered real insider tips. We've compiled a list of the most beautiful hikes and enjoyable rest stops along the way for you:
Trail 1: Natural Alpine Flower Trail to the Summit
Hiking details
Walking time: approx. 25 minutes
Grade: easy
The highlight for all flower lovers: Start your short hike with the cable car ride. The short and easy alpine flower trail leads to the summit cross of the Walmendinger Horn from the sun terrace of the Walmendingerhornbahn cable car. On the way up to the summit, you can admire the vast floral landscapes with their impressive diversity. Once you reach the summit, you will be rewarded with one of the most beautiful summit views in Kleinwalsertal: The view extends towards the Allgäu and the Hohen Ifen, as well as towards Kleinwalsertal and the Widderstein. After descending to the mountain station, you can continue your summit enjoyment in the Gipfelstuba (summit hut) and on its sun terrace.
Path 2: Walmendingerhorn – Upper Lüchlealpe
Hiking Details
Walking time: approx. 45 minutes
Grade: moderate
A hike for the senses: This tour also starts at the Walmendingerhorn cable car mountain station and leads past fragrant alpine flowers. You'll hike across sunny pastures and lush alpine meadows, surrounded by impressive mountain panoramas, along the well-maintained, sometimes steep alpine path to the Sennalpe (sennalpe) at an altitude of 1,760 meters. This is the perfect opportunity to stock up on homemade Walser mountain cheese from our own farm and other Allgäu specialties. After a break at the upper Lüchlealp, you'll be well-rested before climbing back up to the mountain station.
Path 2+3: Walmendingerhorn – Stutzalpe – Bühlalpe – Mittelberg
Hiking Details
Walking time: approx. 2.5 hours
Grade: moderate
A challenging hike that rewards you with stunning panoramic views of the upper Kleinwalsertal valley and the Widderstein mountain at the end of the valley. Once you reach the mountain station, you can enjoy the impressive panorama and the alpine atmosphere at the summit and on the viewing platform. You return to the valley via flowery mountain meadows. On the descent, the Stulzalpe and the Bühlalpe inn invite you to stop for a rest and a cozy break before reaching the valley station.
Interactive panoramic map of the Walmendingerhorn
Adventure seekers prefer trail 2 and trails 2+3, which, after a strenuous hike, are rewarded with the impressive view from the summit cross of the Walmendingerhorn. For an easy and relaxing stroll amidst impressive floral landscapes, trail 1 is the perfect route. The mountain station invites every hiker to relax and enjoy nature and stop for a bite to eat at the upper Lüchlealp before heading back down to the valley via numerous hiking trails. The mountain of the senses offers the right route for every fitness level and constitution – even hikes with dogs are possible here.
Demanding mountain tours for experienced hikers
For experienced and sure-footed hikers, the Walmendingerhorn in Kleinwalsertal offers special routes. Equipped with suitable equipment, various challenging mountain tours, some over high alpine terrain, can be started at each station.
