Höfatsweg – Hiking Highlight on the Nebelhorn
The Höfatsweg is a real highlight for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers at the Zeigersattel viewpoint. The impressive Hike on the Nebelhorn leads through one of the most beautiful mountain landscapes in the Allgäu and offers breathtaking views of the Allgäu main ridge and the Höfats, as well as fascinating insights into the alpine flora and fauna. The trail is a perfect blend of adventure, enjoyment of nature, and relaxation. And best of all: With the Nebelhornbahn railways/nebelhornbahn/, you can comfortably reach the starting point in no time! What are you waiting for?
Wooden sculptures and information boards show the special features of the Höfatsweg
On this easy-to-walk hiking trail, you can learn interesting facts about our panoramic and panoramic mountain at numerous stations. You'll learn about golden eagles – the kings of the skies – that soar high above here. Information about the Edelweiss Mountain – the Höfats –, the Seealpsee, and the marmots also await you during this adventurous hike. This makes the hike even with children entertaining – and the route a perfect activity with children in the Oberstdorf region
Other special features on the Höfatsweg include:
- Panoramic views: The trail offers breathtaking views of the Allgäu Alps and the idyllic Trettach Valley.
- Diverse nature: From lush mountain meadows to alpine rock formations – the Höfatsweg reveals the full beauty of the Alpine world.
- Relaxation options: Enjoy a break at one of the picturesque viewpoints, on a bench, or in one of our alpine huts.
All wooden sculptures along the trail were created by Robert Adelgoß using a chainsaw.
Höfatsweg: Tour description
Let's hike the Höfatsweg together – a great way to prepare for the upcoming tour with the whole family!
As soon as we reach the Höfatsblick mountain station with the Nebelhornbahn cable car, we head towards Zeigersattel. To do this, we walk past the playground at the Höfatsblick station and turn right at the first wooden sculpture. Initially, the path descends slightly on a gravel path towards the valley station of the Koblat chairlift, which operates in winter.
Mountain flowers along the path
From here, the trail becomes flatter and we cross a well-maintained hiking trail towards the viewpoint. Amidst lush green mountain meadows, it's worth taking a closer look at the extraordinary flora. From the Alpine pasqueflower to many species of gentian to the black iris, there are many alpine flowers to discover, some of them rare!
A photo opportunity known far beyond Bavaria's borders
After completing the last few meters of an easy climb, we reach the Zeigersattel. A captivating view of the Allgäu Alps opens up before us. The nearby Höfats on the other side of the Oytal valley, with its steep flanks and narrow ridges, or the rocky main ridge with the Trettachspitze and Mädelegabel a little further to the southwest are just a few of the peaks we can admire from here. Below us stretch the pastures of the Hintere Seealpe, which end further down with their climax – the picturesque Seealpsee. If you look closely, with a little luck, you might even spot marmots or chamois sharing the mountain meadows with the cattle during the alpine summer.
The return to the Höfatsblick station takes the same route. In the cable car area, we have the opportunity to round off our impressive excursion with culinary experiences in a mountain restaurant of the Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertaler Bergbahnen. This makes hiking on the Nebelhorn fun!
Information & equipment for the Höfatsweg
Route: Cable car top station – Zeigersattel – Cable car top station
Location: medium elevation
Trail surface: dirt, gravel, asphalt, pebbles
Walking time: approx. 1.5 hours
Difficulty level: easy (yellow)
Recommended equipment: sturdy, ankle-high hiking boots with good tread; rain gear; warm clothing depending on the weather; sufficient sunscreen on warm days, and plenty of water.
Please note: Most alpine flowers are rare or even legally protected! Some of them are poisonous! Please do not pick any flowers or plants out of respect for the environment.
Shortcuts off the hiking trails often pose dangers and are a threat to flora and fauna as well as pastures. Please stay on the marked, signposted hiking trails for your own benefit and out of respect for the environment!
Tip: For flower lovers who want to learn more about the plants along the trail, our digital flower calendar is perfect! Sign up for free at MyMountainClub and get access to our flower calendar.
Refreshment options: Market Restaurant Bergstation, Edmund-Probst-Haus
