Fantastic views from the cross-border hiking area Fellhorn/Kanzelwand.
Experience stunning views while hiking on the Fellhorn and Kanzelwand
In the two-country region in the Allgäu between Germany and Austria, you'll cross very special borders. You can safely forget about a passport at the Fellhorn and Kanzelwand, as the peaks connect the Austrian Kleinwalsertal and the German Allgäu without any border controls. While hiking on the Fellhorn and Kanzelwand, you'll stroll through lush meadows full of mountain flowers, past babbling streams, and can take a break at clear mountain lakes. In summer, the Riezler Alpsee, for example, is a great place to do this. Leave the ascent to the Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal Bergbahnen, which will comfortably take you to the mountain stations. We've compiled the best hikes between Allgäu and Kleinwalsertal on this page.
Hiking on Fellhorn & Kanzelwand: the most beautiful tours
A hike in the two-country region has a lot to offer: crystal-clear mountain lakes, a magnificent variety of flora, and cows grazing on alpine meadows are just a few of the highlights. Children will discover their passion for hiking on the family-friendly Hiking Trails in Kleinwalsertal, which include the hikes on the Kanzelwand.
We have compiled a selection of the most child-friendly and panoramic hikes* on the Fellhorn and Kanzelwand for you:
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Route 1: The Two-Country Circular Trail
Hiking Details
Walking time: approx. 2 hours
Grade: easy
This circular hiking trail offers the opportunity to get to know the two-country region in depth. Several variations are possible. For example, start this hike at the Kanzelwandbahn mountain station and hike over the upper Bierenwangalpe to the Fellhornbahn middle station. Within the first few meters of the trail, you'll see the Riezler Alpsee, sparkling deep blue amidst green alpine meadows. Take the cable car to the Fellhornbahn summit station, from where you can climb the Fellhorn summit. The family-friendly and well-maintained hiking trail then leads along a nature trail to the Rote Wand viewing platform, from where you'll enjoy unparalleled views over the Kleinwalsertal valley, and back to the Kanzelwand mountain station.
Hiking highlight “Summit experience Fellhorn & Kanzelwand” on trail 1
Hiking details:
Walking time: approximately 30 minutes each way
Grade: easy
See as far as possible: From both the 2,036-meter-high Kanzelwand and the Fellhorn summit at 2,037 meters, hikers can gaze all around across the Allgäu Alps and far into the Kleinwalsertal valley. From the respective mountain stations of the Fellhornbahn or Kanzelwandbahn, well-maintained hiking trails lead to the highest points, allowing leisurely hikers, beginners, and hiking families to enjoy this unique view. The different geological characteristics of these two sister peaks – the ruggedness of the Kanzelwand and the flower-filled gentleness of the Fellhorn – make both summit climbs an experience.
Interactive panoramic map of the 2-country region Fellhorn Kanzelwand
Section on Trail 1: “Burmiwasser”
Hiking details:
Walking time: approx. 30 minutes
Grade: easy
Cool water in pools and winding streams is the main attraction of your children's hike: The Burmiwasser water adventure trail starts at the Kanzelwandbahn mountain station and leads past locks, water wheels, and babbling little waterfalls to the Riezler Alpsee.
Trail 12: from Schlappoldsee to Alpe Schlappold
Hiking Details
Walking time: approx. 30 minutes
Grade: easy
On the Fellhorn, families prefer hiking trail 12, which starts at the picturesque Schlappoldsee lake. At the end of the lake, a path leads through flower meadows toward Germany's highest alpine pasture. Children especially enjoy hiking here, because at the Schlappoldalpe, many animals are waiting to be petted. Adults can enjoy a snack on the sun terrace or buy some spicy mountain cheese: In addition to cheese, the Schlappoldalpe also sells delicious ham and other types of sausage. The return tour follows the same route. The well-maintained trail is also suitable for a hike with a stroller. When hiking in Oberstdorf:/link/content/100741 and in Kleinwalsertal, our cable cars transport strollers to the summit free of charge.
*Of course, most of the hiking trails on the Kanzelwand and Fellhorn can also be started from any other starting point and can be varied in length. For more detailed information, see the respective routes.
Extensive and longer hikes around Fellhorn and Kanzelwand
The mountains in the Oberstdorf region also welcome experienced hikers with moderately difficult tours that lead along the rocky slopes of the Kanzelwand and over the winding paths of the Fellhorn to beautiful viewpoints and back down to the valley. Those with good fitness and surefootedness will be rewarded with expansive Alpine panoramas at the Fellhorngrat, Söllerkopf, or Kanzelwandscharte.
Further hiking routes via Kanzelwand and Fellhorn
These mountain tours for experienced hikers are accessible from our stations and lead partially into high alpine terrain. Please note that alpine equipment, surefootedness, and some experience are required for these trails. For further information about these trails, accessibility, and difficulty levels, please contact the Alpine Advisory Center in Oberstdorf, Tel. +49 (0)8322 / 700 2209, or the Kleinwalsertal Mountain School, Tel. +43 (0)5517 / 30245.
