Ski tour from Höfle to the Kuhgehrenspitze

Ascent

The start of the route is in Höfle at the Wildental lift (line 4 - terminus "Höfle"), which can be easily reached by bus (Walserbus from Oberstdorf). First, we follow the slope of the Wildental lift to the middle exit. There we keep left and follow the winter hiking trail towards Nebenwasser. Soon we reach a wooded ridge above a large creek gorge. Up the ridge it goes on a narrow, steep path until we reach a flatter, wide forest glade and discover the Brandalpe (1,306 m) on our left. From here, we largely follow the course of the summer path, over the clearings and through the gaps in the forest. After the second forest section, we see on the right on a free ridge the Outer Kuhgehren-Alpe (1,625 m). We continue following the path towards the alp, then keep slightly right and wind our way through some groups of trees higher up. Over a narrow plank bridge across a creek, we reach a free, tiered slope that descends from the connecting ridge Schüsser/Hammerspitze and Kuhgehrenspitze. We continue up the slope briefly and turn left (north), where we soon reach the summit via a moderately steep forest clearing.

Ascent

The easier descent is along the ascent route to the Brandalpe. In the light forest we look for a path near the ascent track to avoid damaging young forest/wood. Upon reaching the Brandalpe, you can turn right at the sign ("Caution cable car") and descend through a forest clearing over wonderful skiing terrain.

Complete ski touring equipment including avalanche emergency gear: avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe (standard); optional backpack with avalanche airbag

Outside of secured slopes and paths, everyone is personally responsible and at their own risk and must inform themselves about alpine dangers, especially avalanche danger. Weather conditions and snow conditions may require changes to the route.

The stated GPS track is only a suggestion. No liability can be accepted for the accuracy of the information.

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If arriving by car, form car pools.

Most routes from Germany converge in Ulm and continue on the A7. At the Allgäu motorway junction, take part of the A980 to the Waltenhofen exit and on the four-lane B19 via Sonthofen and Oberstdorf into Kleinwalsertal.

From Austria (Vorarlberg) and Switzerland, you reach Kleinwalsertal via the Bregenz Forest (Hittisau) – Riedberg Pass – Fischen – Oberstdorf.

Coming from Tyrol, the fastest route leads via the A7 to Kempten and then on the B19 towards Oberstdorf. You do not need a motorway vignette for the drive into the valley.

Simply leave your car behind!

By train to Oberstdorf. Directly opposite the station the Walserbus drives towards Kleinwalsertal. Take line 1 to the stop Bödmen, there change to line 4 "Höfle" and get off at the stop "Höfle - terminus".

>>> Walserbus timetable

Paid parking spaces are located near the starting point.

Parking along the state road is not permitted.

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