Panoramic Fellhorngrat Traverse | 2038m

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The route passes by the following peaks:

  • Schlappolteck (1927 m)
  • Söllerkopf (1940 m)
  • Fellhorn (2038 m)

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Schlappolteck → Söllerkopf → Fellhorn

High above the green valleys of the Kleinwalsertal and the rugged landscapes of the Allgäu Alps, this route follows one of the most beautiful ridge lines in the northern Alps. Linking the summits of Schlappolteck (1927 m), Söllerkopf (1940 m), and Fellhorn (2038 m), the hike delivers a continuous panorama of rolling alpine ridges, steep grassy slopes, and distant limestone peaks.

The route unfolds as a classic ridge traverse, where the trail gently rises and falls along the crest, always suspended between two worlds:

  • to the west, the deep-cut valley of the Kleinwalsertal
  • to the east, the wide alpine basins around Oberstdorf

Starting at Schlappolteck, the terrain is already open and expansive. The ridge then leads naturally to Söllerkopf, where the panorama begins to widen dramatically. As you continue toward Fellhorn, the landscape becomes more alpine and defined, with occasional rocky sections and short, secured passages adding a sense of exposure without becoming technical.

🌿 Landscape & nature

This part of the Allgäu Alps is known for its contrast between soft, grassy ridges and dramatic drops. In summer, the slopes are covered in alpine flowers, and grazing cattle dot the lower meadows. The ridge itself is mostly clear, offering uninterrupted views in every direction.

On a clear day, you can see:

  • the Nagelfluh chain stretching into the distance
  • the Lechtal Alps on the horizon
  • and deep into the heart of the Allgäu mountain world

    🌤️ Atmosphere & highlights

    • Constant panorama: you’re rarely enclosed — the horizon is always open
    • Border hiking: you move along the natural frontier between Germany and Austria
    • Varied terrain: grassy paths, narrow ridges, and short rocky sections
    • Summit reward: Fellhorn offers one of the finest viewpoints in the region


      🧭 Character of the route

      This is a long, scenic ridge hike rather than a technical climb. It requires:

      • good fitness (steady ups and downs along the ridge)
      • sure-footedness in exposed sections
      • stable weather conditions

      But in return, it offers one of the most aesthetic and continuous ridge experiences in the northern Alps — a perfect blend of accessibility and high-alpine feeling.



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By public transport:
    Train station near start point: Oberstdorf (0.4 Km from start point)
    Bus stop near start point: Bahnhof/Busbahnhof (23 m from start point)

    Train station near end point: Oberstdorf (6.7 Km from end point)
    Bus stop near end point: Fellhornbahn Brücke (16 m from end point)
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Technical Difficulty Medium
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Highest point 2038m
Total gain 2075m
Total loss 1969m
Duration 13h28m
Distance 28.7Km
Rating 2044

Amith

IN