Length: 18.6 km Duration: 8 hours
Elevation gain/loss: 547 m uphill, 1,640 m downhill
This challenging mountain route starts at the Nebelhorn mountain station and takes a well-developed hiking trail to the panoramic Zeigersattel above the Seealpsee Lake. From here, the route becomes an Alpine climb via the steep, flower-decked slopes below the Seeköpfe and the Schochen summit. In addition to the diverse flora that can be seen here, including many protected species, the impressive view of the facing Höfats with their extremely steep-sloping meadows and razor-sharp ridges is especially stunning. From the Schochensattel, you follow a crossing that takes you below the Lachenkopf over rugged, exposed terrain. Here, the most difficult sections have protective steel cables and footholds for safety. Following this technically challenging stage, a winding section takes you up to the Laufbacher Eck via a steep grassy slope. When descending from the Laufbacher Eck, you really need to focus your full attention on the first few metres. It’s not unknown for hikers to encounter deposits of old snow here well into the spring season! This section is followed by an easier path that takes you below the impressive east face of the Schneck to the Himmelecksattel.
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