Region:
Alps of the ‘Allgäu’ area (Germany, Austria)

Daily routine:

Day 1:
Our meeting point is at 11:00 a.m. at the OASE AlpinCenter. We take the bus to the ‘Little Walser’ valley (1.100 m). Ascent through the ‘Wilden’ valley to the ‘Fiderepass’ hut (2.067 m). In the afternoon it is possible to ascend the ‘Hammer-Spitze’ peak (2.170 m). Hiking time approx. 4 hours, ascent 1.100 m, descent 200 m.

Day 2:
On the famous ‘Mindelheimer’ klettersteig we make our way to the ‘Mindelheimer’ hut (2.056 m), via the ‘Kemptener Kopf’ peak (2.191 m). Our hosts Centa and Jochen will delight us with specialities of the ‘Allgäu’. Hiking time approx. 6 hours, ascent 550 m, descent 450 m.

Day 3:
Via the ‘Schrofen’ pass we reach the ‘Biberalp’ cow pasture, from there we climb the ‘Biberkopf’ peak (2.599 m). The descent takes us via the ‘Hochrappenkopf’ peak (2.425 m) to the ‘Rappen lake’ hut (2.091 m) our today’s destination. Hiking time approx. 8 hours, ascent 1.100 m, descent 1.200 m.

Day 4:
Today we follow the ‘Heilbronner’ trail to the ‘Kemptner’ hut (1.846 m). Along the way it is possible to climb the ‘Hohes Licht’ peak (2.651 m), and the ‘Mädelegabel’ peak (2.645 m). Hiking time approx. 8 hours, ascent 1.100 m, descent 1.200 m.

Day 5:
Today we have to start very early since we have to complete the longest leg of the week. After crossing the ‘Fürschießer’ saddle (2.207 m) and the ‘Märzle’ we reach the ‘Kreuzeck’ (2.376 m) and the ‘Rauheck’ peak (2.384 m). The descent to the ‘Eis’ lake (1.827 m) takes us to a wonderful spot for a well earned rest. Then the trail passes the ‘Wildenfeld’ huts to the ‘Himmeleck’ pass (2.007 m) and continues to the ‘Laufbacher Eck’ Col (2.178 m). Although this route uses lots of energy most of the journey is now done and we will soon reach the ‘Edmund-Probst-House’ (1.927 m). Hiking time approx. 9 hours, ascent and descent 1.250 m.

Day 6:
Ascent to the ‘Nebelhorn’ peak (2.224 m). Via the ‘Hindelanger’ klettersteig we reach the ‘Großen Daumen’ peak (2.280 m). The trail back to the ‘Edmund-Probst-House’ passes the ‘Koblat’. Hiking time approx. 7 hours, ascent 400 m, descent 500 m. Descent from here with the gondola to Oberstdorf, arriving there at about 4:00 p.m. From there you can either commence your homeward journey or you are welcome to stay a little longer in ‘Oberstdorf’.

After this week the ascent of the Trettach peak (2.595 m) or the Höfats (2.258 m) as day tour is possible .