Length: 15.8 km Duration: 5 hours
Elevation gain/loss: 917 m uphill, 913 m downhill
From the Mühlenbrücke bridge, the mountain route initially follows idyllic hiking trails along the Trettach river to Dietersberg before climbing steeply through the Hölltobel ravine to Gerstruben. Above Gerstruben, the Alpine trail follows a largely gentle ascent to a mountain saddle at the foot of the Hahnenkopf.
On reaching the saddle between the Riefenkopf and the Hahnenkopf, the route slowly ascends to the right and continues through flowering mountain meadows between Allgäu mountain pines, crossing into the Oytal valley. Here, a short detour along the densely vegetated ridge takes you to the summit of the Hahnenkopf. Only take this detour if you are sure-footed as there are lots of tree roots along the way. You may need your hands to help you with a little easy climbing on the last few metres of somewhat overgrown rocky terrain. On reaching the summit in the midst of the Allgäu Alps, the spectacular panoramic view from the Nebelhorn to the Allgäu Alps main ridge is well deserved.
Back at the border area, the route continues through rare and protected mountain flora down to the Lugenalpe, with spectacular views along the way. Here, the Alpine climb runs just a few metres above sloping ground for a short distance. The last short section takes you across the picturesque pastures of the Untere Lugenalpe and a steep drovers’ road to the Oytalhaus, from where, a leisurely hiking trail guides you back to Oberstdorf.
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