Geisshorn Summit – Widderstein Hut loop from Hochtannbergpass

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Geisshorn Summit – Widderstein Hut loop from Hochtannbergpass

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Geisshorn Summit – Widderstein Hut loop from Hochtannbergpass

06:32

16.2km

840m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.01 km for 1.11 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

2.05 km

Europaschutzgebiet Widdersteinmähder

Nature Reserve

4.60 km

Mountain Pass

5.67 km

Koblat

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Via the Koblatpass, the path leads for example from Alpe Obergemstel into the Rappenalptal or to Germany's southernmost point, border stone 147.
Here is also the state border between Germany/Bavaria and Austria/Vorarlberg.

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6.49 km

Geisshorn Summit

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Fantastic peak with a height of 2,366 meters. In the middle of the German-Austrian border, it stands out as a really beautiful part of the Allgäu Alps.

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10.6 km

View Over Vorarlberg

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The view goes out into the Lech Valley, the Allgäu and the Ländle. A border triangle that not everyone knows.

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10.8 km

Gemstel Pass

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The Gemstel Pass in the Allgäu Alps connects Mittelberg in Kleinwalsertal with Hochkrumbach. The pass is at 1972 m below the Großer Widderstein. The Widdersteinhütte is located directly at the pass.

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10.9 km

View of the Allgäu Main Ridge and the Lech Valley

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From here you can see the Allgäu main ridge from the Trettachspitze to the Bieberkopf and you have a great view of the Lechtal and the Lechtal Alps

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11.3 km

Widderstein Hut

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Nice cozy hut with food and drink, ideal for a rest. You can also stay overnight in the hut. The staff is very friendly.

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12.5 km

Widdersteinalpe

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12.7 km

View of the Widderstein

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13.2 km

Hochtannbergpass

Mountain Pass

16.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.56 km

3.38 km

2.32 km

1.26 km

557 m

Surfaces

6.55 km

3.68 km

2.87 km

1.80 km

945 m

227 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,280 m)

Lowest point (1,610 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

15°C

2°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

July 23, 2025,✞ Geißhorn 2366m auch 👉 (Walser Geißhorn) genannt

Start: (Hochkrumbach) Hochtannberg Pass (Gasthof Adler) on the road 🅿️ free

Follow the hiking trail downhill, turn left over the bridge, pass under the road, and follow the farm track steadily uphill towards the Hirschgehrenalpe.
At the station 🍓 "Strawberry Milkshakes"
😋 cool!

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