Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Weiler im Allgäu - Ofterschwang
85.3 km from Weiler-simmerberg to Sonthofen. Along the way you climb 4,782 m and descend 4,562 m; the highest point is at 1,821 m. Walking time about 36 h – comfortably done in 5 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 11 °C
Along the way
- km 0.5 Alemannenschanze Turm Viewpoint
- km 7.6 Hochsträss Summit · 1,040 m
- km 9.7 Martinshöhe Viewpoint · 952 m
- km 18.2 Kapf Summit · 998 m
- km 20.4 Apost'l Alm Hut
- km 23.2 Ifener Bühl Summit · 858 m
- km 25.2 Sennalpe Oberhündle Hut · 1,062 m
- km 25.5 Hündlekopf ✝ Summit · 1,112 m
- km 26.0 Sennalpe Bärenschwand Hut · 1,000 m
- km 28.0 Alpe Neugreuth Hut · 830 m
- km 31.4 Eibelealpe Hut
- km 32.2 Mittlere Simatsgund Alpe Hut
- km 32.2 Alpe Simasgund Hut
- km 35.5 Hochgrat ✝ Summit · 1,834 m
- km 37.1 Leiterberg Summit · 1,626 m
- km 40.5 Heidenkopf ✝ Summit · 1,685 m
- km 41.2 Girenkopf Summit · 1,683 m
- km 43.3 Stillberg Summit · 1,532 m
- km 44.3 Samstenberg Summit · 1,513 m
- km 50.0 Hochvogelblick Viewpoint
- km 50.5 Gelbhansekopf Summit · 1,437 m
- km 50.9 Alpe Seelosschelpen (Käsehütte) Hut
- km 50.9 Schwarzenberg Summit · 1,438 m
- km 52.4 Hochschelpen ✝ Summit · 1,552 m
- km 59.1 Alpe Dinjörgen Hut · 1,280 m
- km 60.7 Schönberg-Alpe Hut
- km 62.4 Berghütte Grasgehren Hut
- km 64.2 Riedberger Horn ✝ Summit · 1,787 m
- km 66.4 Großer Ochsenkopf ✝ Summit · 1,662 m
- km 66.8 Berghaus Schwaben Hut · 1,513 m
- km 67.9 Weiherkopf ✝ Summit · 1,665 m
- km 69.6 Rangiswanger Horn ✝ Summit · 1,616 m
- km 70.7 Sigiswanger Horn Summit · 1,527 m
- km 71.4 Fahnengehrenalpe Hut
- km 71.7 Ofterschwanger Horn Summit · 1,408 m
- km 73.2 Wurzelhütte Hut · 932 m
- km 73.2 Leitenbach Hütte Hut
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 5 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Kapf
Stage ends near Mittlere Simatsgund Alpe
Stage ends near Hochvogelblick
Stage ends near Großer Ochsenkopf ✝
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Weiler im Allgäu - Ofterschwang” trail?
About 85.3 km, from Weiler-simmerberg to Sonthofen.
How much elevation gain does the “Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Weiler im Allgäu - Ofterschwang” trail have?
About 4,782 m of ascent and 4,562 m of descent. The lowest point is at 633 m, the highest at 1,821 m.
How long does the “Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Weiler im Allgäu - Ofterschwang” trail take?
Plan for about 36 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 5 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Weiler im Allgäu - Ofterschwang” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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