Alpenfreiheit - premium hiking trail in Oberstaufen

The path leads from the Imberg cable car mountain station first over the Remmelegg alp down to the Lanzenbach bridge. After crossing it, the route goes uphill on a beautiful forest path, continuing over the Mittelstiegalp to the Oberstiegalp. Without significant altitude differences, you cross the slope and follow it westward over the Schneelochalp until shortly before the Hörmoos mountain inn and the herb alp with distillery. From there, continue to the left around the lake and follow the signs to the Almhotel Hoch Häderich. From there, head towards Moosalpe, branching left before on the path up to the viewpoint at Kojenstein. Over the Steinerne Tor steadily near the ridge with a beautiful view eastward to the Fluh. There follows the descent back to the Imberg cable car mountain station.

Sturdy hiking boots and weather-appropriate hiking clothing.

Important information for hikers with dogs:

Along this recommended route, carrying dogs is not permitted by property owners on the following private paths and guesthouses in the Kojenmoos area: around the Alpe Moos, including the direct connecting paths to Alpe Glutschwanden, Alpe Kojen, the Steinerne Tor, and Almhotel Hoch Häderich. Dog owners are advised to use alternative routes or guesthouses.

From Oberstaufen, 4 km to Steibis to the Imberg cable car valley station

Take the train to Oberstaufen, then continue by bus (line 95) to the Imberg cable car valley station.

Traveling by bus and train in and around Oberstaufen?

Information, bus schedules, and a map available at oberstaufen.de/bus-parken

Free parking at the Imberg cable car valley station

Please note: on nice excursion days, the parking lot fills up quickly in the morning.

Important information for hikers with dogs:

Along this recommended route, carrying dogs is not permitted by property owners on the following private paths and guesthouses in the Kojenmoos area: around the Alpe Moos, including the direct connecting paths to Alpe Glutschwanden, Alpe Kojen, the Steinerne Tor, and Almhotel Hoch Häderich. Dog owners are advised to use alternative routes or guesthouses.

Dog owners are advised to use alternative routes or guesthouses.

Generally, there is a leash requirement in the Kojenmoos nature reserve. Also, the alpine livestock and nature thank you for disposing of dog waste in the designated dog waste bins. We thank you for your understanding and consideration.

More information on nature-friendly behavior with your four-legged friend at oberstaufen.de/hund or freiraum-lebensraum.info/guidelines/hunde

Detour to Michel’s herb alp at Hörmoos Lake. At 1,300 m elevation, the highest distillery in the Allgäu.