Itinerary
- Day 1
Oberstdorf
You'll arrive in Oberstdorf and have time to walk around this alpine town at your own pace. If you want higher views, take the cable car up to Nebelhorn where you can see across the surrounding mountains and valleys. The town itself has a nice feel with local shops and restaurants to check out before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Wander through Oberstdorf town
- Ascend to Nebelhorn via cable car
Landmarks Nebelhorn Oberstdorf 
- Day 2
Oberstdorf to Steeg
After a short bus ride, you'll start hiking through the Sperrbachtobel Gorge, which has dramatic rock formations and narrows. From there, climb up to the Kemptner Hut. Later, you'll cross into Austria over the Mädelejoch Pass and descend through the Lech Valley. Before reaching Steeg, you'll walk across the suspension bridge at Holzgau where you can see Bavarian frescoes painted on nearby buildings. A final bus ride gets you to your destination for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike through Sperrbachtobel Gorge to Kemptner Hut
- Cross Mädelejoch Pass from Germany into Austria
- Cross suspension bridge at Holzgau
Landmarks Sperrbachtobel Gorge Kemptner Hut Mädelejoch Pass Lech Valley Holzgau suspension bridge - Day 3
Steeg to St. Anton
Start with a bus ride to Kaisers, then hike on quieter alpine paths heading toward the Leutkircher Hut in the Lechtal Alps. After resting there, you'll descend toward the Arlberg area and follow the Camino route to St. Jakob. From there, a short bus takes you to St. Anton, which is known as the place where alpine skiing started. You can walk around town and get a feel for its skiing history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike through Lechtal Alps to Leutkircher Hut
- Follow Camino route to St. Jakob
Landmarks Kaisers Lechtal Alps Leutkircher Hut Arlberg St. Jakob St. Anton 
- Day 4
St. Anton to Lech
Take the cable car up to Valluga peak which sits above 2,800 meters and gives you views across the surrounding alpine region. From there, hike the Arlberg Trail, which goes through steep mountain terrain and brings you to the Stuttgarter Hut at high elevation. After a break there, you'll take a gondola back down to Lech. This is a physically demanding day with significant elevation gain and some technical sections.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ascend via cable car to Valluga (over 2,800 meters)
- Descent by cable car Rüfikopf
Optional Activities
- Hike Arlberg Trail
- Visit Stuttgarter Hut
Landmarks Valluga Arlberg Trail Stuttgarter Hut Lech - Day 5
Lech to Warth
After the tough mountain days, this one is easier and follows the Lech Valley. You'll walk past alpine meadows and can see the Lech Gorge as you go. The route takes you through forest paths with gentle climbing up to Warth, a traditional Walser village. Later you'll have time to relax by a natural swimming lake or visit the highest dairy farm in Vorarlberg. This day lets you recover while still seeing different scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk along Lech Valley
- Visit natural swimming lake in Warth
- Visit highest dairy farm in Vorarlberg
Landmarks Lech Valley Lech Gorge Warth - Day 6
Warth to Oberstdorf
You'll climb through different types of terrain until you reach an old customs hut where you cross back into Bavaria. Continue to the Mindelheimer Hut where you can get a substantial meal. After that, the route follows the Krumbacher Höhenweg with views of the Allgäu Alps and passes by Guggersee. Once you descend, a short bus ride returns you to Oberstdorf where you started. Spend your final evening relaxing and reflecting on the trip in this region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike to Mindelheimer Hut
- Follow Krumbacher Höhenweg
- Visit Guggersee
Landmarks Mindelheimer Hut Krumbacher Höhenweg Allgäu Alps Guggersee - Day 7
Departure or Extension
Your trek ends today. You'll depart from Oberstdorf or can arrange to stay longer if you want to continue hiking in the area.
