Oberstaufen is a region in the Allgäu of Bavaria, Germany, characterized by its diverse terrain and unique geological features. Situated within the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, the landscape includes the distinctive Nagelfluh rock formations, alpine peaks like the Hochgrat, and water features such as the Buchenegger Waterfalls and Großer Alpsee. This varied environment provides a suitable setting for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, and more.
Oberstaufen offers a wide range of…
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4.7
(655)
2,254
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6.50km
01:53
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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1,493
hikers
7.72km
02:20
250m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1,035
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6.35km
01:53
190m
190m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1,839
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6.25km
01:53
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380m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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411
riders
29.1km
02:34
820m
820m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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20.6km
01:47
570m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
33.7km
02:33
580m
580m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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270
riders
62.1km
05:32
1,890m
1,890m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.6
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3,311
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32.1km
01:55
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1,119
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44.1km
03:29
1,090m
1,090m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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63.1km
04:28
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940m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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416
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63.3km
04:28
1,100m
1,100m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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2,772
riders
73.5km
03:23
840m
840m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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93.6km
05:17
2,080m
2,080m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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153
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93.9km
05:12
1,960m
1,960m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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121
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48.6km
02:28
680m
680m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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3.0
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256
runners
10.7km
01:37
770m
770m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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188
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.1km
02:26
950m
950m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
12.3km
01:22
270m
270m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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248
hikers
11.2km
04:17
800m
800m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.36km
04:07
680m
690m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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16.3km
06:37
960m
960m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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73
hikers
12.6km
05:45
980m
980m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.8
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39
riders
40.2km
03:05
1,250m
1,250m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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26.6km
01:47
580m
580m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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72.6km
05:17
1,950m
1,950m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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43.3km
03:18
1,130m
1,130m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Oberstaufen offers a wide range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, Mountaineering, and Gravel biking. The region features over 1,050 routes across diverse landscapes, from valley paths to mountain trails.
Oberstaufen features over 1,050 routes on komoot, with more than 113,000 visitors having explored them. These routes have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars from nearly 20,000 ratings.
Oberstaufen offers a diverse network of hiking trails, from gentle paths to challenging mountain tours within the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park. For detailed options, refer to the Hiking around Oberstaufen guide.
Yes, Oberstaufen provides an extensive network of mountain biking trails suitable for various skill levels. These trails range from valley rides to high-altitude challenges. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Oberstaufen guide.
Oberstaufen caters to touring cyclists and road cyclists with routes along picturesque lakes, green meadows, and challenging passes. The Cycling around Oberstaufen and Road Cycling Routes around Oberstaufen guides offer numerous options.
Yes, Oberstaufen offers a variety of routes suitable for beginners and families. These include gentle paths through forests and along rivers. Many routes are designed to be accessible for all fitness levels.
Key natural attractions include the Hochgrat mountain, the Buchenegger Waterfalls in one of Germany's last primeval forests, and the picturesque Großer Alpsee. The Weißach Gorge also offers scenic ridge trails.
The Hochgrat mountain, accessible by cable car, offers panoramic views stretching to Lake Constance and the Swiss mountains. The "Staufener Panoramaweg" and routes through the "Paradies" and over Kapf Mountain also provide extensive vistas.
Komoot offers several guides for Oberstaufen, including Hiking around Oberstaufen, MTB Trails around Oberstaufen, and Cycling around Oberstaufen. There are also guides for Road Cycling, Running, Mountain Hikes, and Gravel biking.
The Oberstaufen region, particularly within the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, features various mountain huts. These huts often serve as rest stops or destinations on longer hiking and mountaineering routes.
The Hochgrat is Oberstaufen's local mountain, standing at 6,017 feet (1,834 meters). It offers extensive panoramic views and is accessible via a cable car, making its summit reachable for hikers and sightseers.
Oberstaufen provides routes suitable for mountaineering, particularly in the higher alpine areas of the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park. The Mountain Hikes around Oberstaufen guide offers relevant options.

