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Rubihorn Summit – Lower Gaisalp Lake loop from Oberstdorf

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Rubihorn Summit – Lower Gaisalp Lake loop from Oberstdorf

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Rubihorn Summit – Lower Gaisalp Lake loop from Oberstdorf

08:02

19.0km

1,160m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.97 km for 4.32 km

After 10.3 km for 32 m

After 10.4 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.78 km

Faltenbach Gorge Waterfalls

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Waterfalls and a hiking trail that is easy to walk on but requires sure-footedness along the Faltbach – that is the Faltbachtobel. You can walk down from the middle station …

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2.41 km

Faltenbach Gorge Waterfalls

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When descending from the Seealpe station to Oberstdorf, be sure to take the path over the Faltenbachtobel.
Beautiful waterfalls are on the way.
Good, sturdy shoes are a requirement.

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7.47 km

From the ridge it goes uphill, downhill mostly quite easy and with great views to the summit of the Rubihorn. Individual, slightly exposed or more technically demanding sections are insured with steel cables

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7.63 km

Rubihorn Summit

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The hike to the Rubihorn is well signposted and marked, but requires surefootedness and a head for heights, especially from Gaisalpsee, where the trail becomes increasingly steep and exposed in places. Some sections are secured with wire ropes.

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9.38 km

Lower Gaisalp Lake

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The idyllic Gaisalpsee invites you to thoroughly enjoy the mountain world up here before the descent into the valley begins.

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10.6 km

View of the Rubihorn

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A hike alone to the lake is worthwhile, because you can take a nice break at the hut by the lake or take a swimming break there in summer.

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13.1 km

Viewpoint

13.7 km

Wallrafweg Panorama Trail

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The Wallrafweg connects Oberstdorf and the Gaisalpe as a panoramic path over the Illertal.

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14.5 km

Wallrafweg Panorama Trail

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A beautiful panoramic trail between Oberstdorf and the Gaisalpe.

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19.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.91 km

6.69 km

2.69 km

2.20 km

456 m

Surfaces

7.81 km

5.95 km

3.80 km

941 m

386 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 7 August

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Comments

May 17, 2022,Rubihorn (1948 m)

Hike to the Rubihorn (1948 m) [ascent via Faltbachtobel - Seealpe and Rubihornsteig, descent via Gaisalpsee - Gaisalpe and Wallrafweg] (May 17, 2022) 😀☀️🥾☀️😀

The start was in Oberstdorf (Oybelehalle car park). From here ascent past the Schattenbergschanzen to the Faltbach. Then through the Faltbachtobel to the Seealpe (middle station of the Nebelhornbahn). Now over the very nicely laid out …

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September 8, 2021,[256] Oberstdorf: Über Seealpe und Rubihorn zum Gaisalpsee - Runde von Oberstdorf 🌞 4🥾 🏔 🍰

The Rubihorn is considered the local mountain of Oberstdorf. It offers fascinating views down, and you can also enjoy a wide panorama. The ascent to the Seealpe is via thealtenbachtobel. From here, the path is moderate at first, but later it gets steeper and steeper to the Rubihorn. Sometimes you have to climb on all fours. At critical points, however, …

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September 3, 2023,⛰️Tour aufs Rubihorn 1948m🤩

We should also go to Oberstdorf's local mountain 😉No sooner said than done, this morning we set off towards the Nebelhornbahn with 3 people from our group. One of them died out straight away because he wasn't feeling well😱🥴it's a shame. We started at the Seealpe middle station where the first train picked us up 🤷We still had the high …

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June 12, 2024,Rubihorn 🏔️Unterer Gaisalpsee – Gaisalpbachwasserfall Runde von Oberstdorf

One of the most attractive hikes near Oberstdorf in the Allgäu leads to the Rubihorn. At the foot of this magnificent mountain with its panoramic view lies the Lower Gaisalpsee. The magical lake in the secluded high valley is just as impressive as the panorama from the summit.

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May 18, 2024,Bergtour Rubihorn Gaisalpe

Andi took the first four pictures, that's why they are not in the right place!

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June 25, 2025,Bergtour aufs Rubihorn über Gaisalpsee, Gaisalpe und Wallraff Weg nach Oberstdorf

Today is the queen stage, hot 🥵, difficult🥵🥵, exhausting 🥵🥵🥵 but awesome 💪🌞🤗👍 with external cooling at and in the Gaisalpsee🤿🐟🦆 and internal cooling in the Gaisalpe 🍺 as well as a reward at the finish 🍨

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May 12, 2025,Bergtour aufs Rubihorn

To kick off our Allgäu vacation, we went to the Rubihorn today—just like last year. The weather wasn't great, but it was manageable: no rain, occasional sunshine; just not the best views due to the many dark clouds. But it was still a beautiful hike. The 1,000 meters of elevation gain in one go actually went quite well, slowly, of …

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July 13, 2023,Bergtour aufs Rubihorn

First of all, a correction: Today's tour on the Rubihorn was 970 meters up, 1420 meters down and 15.2 km. Unfortunately, the weather gods played a trick on us again, because there was hardly any view. But the tour was still great, especially the climbing passages at the summit.

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Rubihorn Summit – Lower Gaisalp Lake loop from Oberstdorf

Faltenbach Gorge Waterfalls

Faltenbach Gorge Waterfalls

Ascent to the Rubihorn

Rubihorn Summit

Lower Gaisalp Lake

View of the Rubihorn

Wallrafweg Panorama Trail

Wallrafweg Panorama Trail

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