> Hike a challenging 4-day loop in the Allgäu Alps
> Sleep in traditional huts like Fiderepass and Widderstein
> Take in panoramic views, rugged ridgelines, and high alpine terrain
Want more mountains and fewer crowds? The Advanced Kleinwalsertal Trek delivers. This 4-day hut-to-hut adventure leads you deep into the wild heart of Austria’s Kleinwalsertal. From the moment you leave Riezlern, you’re in it—steep trails, epic views, and terrain that keeps things interesting. You’ll hike over passes, through flower-filled meadows, and across the dramatic Gottesacker plateau.
The scenery is high alpine, the trails are spiced with just enough challenge, and the huts are everything you want at the end of a long day. Each night ends at a different hut: Fiderepasshütte with its sunset ridge, Widdersteinhütte below the peak, and Schwarzwasserhütte tucked beneath the Hoher Ifen. Built for the fit, the sure-footed, and those craving a proper alpine escape.
From the top station of the Kanzelwandbahn (Gipfelstation Kanzelwand), the trail begins with sweeping views across the Kleinwalsertal. You follow a scenic ridge trail past the Walser and Oberstdorfer Hammerspitze, both towering over 2,200 meters.
The path is well-marked but narrow and rocky in places — proper hiking shoes and sure-footedness are essential. As you descend, the views shift toward the Allgäu Alps, and the trail winds through patches of alpine meadow and dwarf pine.
After a series of gentle switchbacks, you reach the tranquil mountain saddle of the Fiderepass, where the Fiderepasshütte awaits with cold drinks and warm food. Time for a well-earned break with a view.
This stage starts at the Fiderepasshütte and takes you straight into high alpine terrain. You follow the rugged Schafalpen ridge, with impressive views over both Austria and Germany, as you pass the Nördliche and Südliche Schafalpenköpfe.
The trail is narrow and technical in sections, with a few exposed passages that require hands-on scrambling and steady focus. After crossing the Geißhorn, you descend through rocky alpine meadows with views of the Liechelkopf and the imposing Widderstein.
You’ll end the day in comfort at Hotel Adler in Hirschegg, nestled in the valley below. Time to kick off your boots, grab a drink, and toast to a proper alpine adventure.
This stage begins at Hotel Adler in Hirschegg and follows a pleasant trail into the valley. As you leave the village behind, you gradually climb past alpine farms and forested ridges with views of the surrounding peaks.
After a steady ascent, you reach the tranquil area around the Bärgunttal and pass the inviting Bärgunt Hütte — a perfect spot for a short break. From here, the route climbs more steeply as you head toward the base of the Widderstein massif, with impressive views of the Großer Widderstein and the rocky shoulders of the Bärenkopf.
You’ll finish the day at Alpenhotel Widderstein, tucked away at the foot of the mountain. Time for a warm meal, cold drink, and fresh alpine air on the terrace.
The final day of the trek begins in Baad and quickly climbs toward the Walmendingerhorn. The trail winds up through forested slopes and alpine pastures, with sweeping views over the Kleinwalsertal behind you.
Once at the Walmendingerhorn ridge, the path follows a panoramic balcony trail high above the valley. It’s a scenic finale, with gentler terrain leading you past the Heuberg and through the forested ridges of the Kürenwald.
The descent into Riezlern is steady and rewarding. After four days of peaks, ridges, and alpine magic, it’s time to return to civilization — tired legs, full camera roll, and mountain air still in your lungs.
