Winter hiking with the whole family at Söllereck
No other ski area in the Allgäu offers such a wide selection of idyllic winter hiking trails as the family-friendly Söllereck mountain. The Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal cable cars take you to snowy paths and impressive views in our two-country hiking region. For winter hiking in the Allgäu and in Kleinwalsertal, our cable cars will take you safely and comfortably to a magical winter landscape for families and leisurely hikers.
The most beautiful winter hikes at Söllereck
Numerous winter hiking trails make the Söllereck the ideal mountain for family outings. The trails, accessible via the Söllereck cable car, are well-groomed and offer wonderful views of the southern Allgäu and the Kleinwalsertal valley. Both young and old will experience special snow fun on these trails:
- With Mountain Views - Circular Trail to Freibergsee (Nos. 24+25+26)
This impressive winter hike takes three hours from the mountain station across snow-covered meadows and forests to the Gasthaus Hochleite inn. From there, you descend via Schwand to Freibergsee lake – with magnificent views of the Oberstdorf mountains. The family-friendly Berghaus Schönblick mountain inn invites you to stop for refreshments.
- High-Altitude Enjoyment - Panorama Trail No. 28
The high-altitude trail to Riezlern takes approximately two hours. Families and leisurely hikers can explore snow-covered winter slopes from the Söllereck mountain station to the Alpe Schrattenwang, the Mittelalpe, and the Bergstüble. The destination of this winter hike is Riezlern in the Kleinwalsertal valley, but even along the way, the white peaks of the Walser mountains are breathtaking. Best of all: the Walserbus, which runs every 10 or 20 minutes, conveniently takes you back to the Söllereck cable car.
- Onward to the ski jump: Starting from the Söllereck cable car valley station, you can reach the Oberstdorf ski jump in 1 hour and 15 minutes via the Edmund-Probst-Weg trail. Stroll through deep snow-covered mountain forests, past the Gasthof Bergkristall inn and the Naturfreundehaus (Friends of Nature House), to the impressive Freibergsee lake. Arriving at the Heini Klopfer ski jump, you'll be rewarded with an unforgettable panoramic view from the jump tower.
- Easy hike: This tour starts at the Söllereckbahn valley station near the Bergkristall mountain inn. The easy winter hike leads down to the Hotel Waldesruhe in about an hour and then on to Oberstdorf.
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Winter hiking at Söllereck: Snow fun for all ages
Whether with impressive views from the summit or through snow-covered forests in the valley – at Söllereck, children, parents, and grandparents enjoy relaxing and easy hikes in the snow. The trails are very well groomed, so you can easily bring a sled. When their little legs get tired, your children can admire the tranquil winter landscape between mountains and lakes.
Culinary delights at the Söllereck
After a day of winter hiking, the restaurants at our mountain and valley stations on the Söllereck invite you to warm up in a cozy atmosphere. Refuel with a cheese rösti at the Berggasthof Bergkristall in the valley, or try delicious yeast dumplings with vanilla sauce at the Berghaus Schönblick at 1,400 meters – the perfect end to a day of winter hiking in Oberstdorf.
