Entschenkopf (2,043 m) – Lower Gaisalp Lake loop from Allgäu Alps

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Entschenkopf (2,043 m) – Lower Gaisalp Lake loop from Allgäu Alps

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Entschenkopf (2,043 m) – Lower Gaisalp Lake loop from Allgäu Alps

07:51

15.3km

1,320m

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: July 30, 2026

Tips

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 4.86 km for 2.79 km

After 8.27 km for 5 m

After 9.06 km for 2.12 km

After 12.2 km for 32 m

After 12.3 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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446 m

Gaisalpbach Cascades

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The path along the Gaisalpbach stream through the Gaisalptobel ravine is constantly accompanied by rushing water. It's beautiful and wonderfully shady in summer.

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4.55 km

Südliches Falkenjoch

Mountain Pass

5.28 km

Short Climbing Section on the North Ridge, Allgäuer Hochalpen

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The steep climb over the north ridge ends with an interesting climb shortly before the summit.

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5.48 km

Entschenkopf Summit

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From Hinang - Sonnenkopf - Schnippenkopf - Entschenkopf - Hinang: the first climb towards Sonnenkopf was the steepest and most strenuous part of the tour. It took us a little …

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6.34 km

View of Rubihorn and Lower Gaisalpsee

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Absolutely brilliant panorama of both lakes

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6.86 km

Mountain Pass

8.24 km

Geißfuß

Peak

9.01 km

Gaisalphorn Summit

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A fixed rope, iron fences and a ladder lead up to the Geissalphorn. Despite the fixed rope, the climbing site is not to be underestimated and climbing technically classified in the lower 2nd degree.

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9.02 km

Ridge Trail to Geißalphorn

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Absolute freedom from giddiness and sure-footedness necessary. Very narrow and exposed path! Only for experienced alpinists!

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11.2 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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12.4 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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15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.97 km

3.36 km

1.14 km

591 m

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.84 km

4.97 km

1.59 km

725 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

19°C

2°C

53 %

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Comments

July 5, 2024,Gaisalpseen, Rubihorn, Gaisalphorn, Gaisfuss, Entschenkopf

We connected 3 fantastic peaks here to show Heiko my beloved Allgäu. I think the result is impressive, just beautiful 😍

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June 9, 2023,Hike to Rubihorn über Entschenkopf

During my last hike to Rubihorn, i met a guy who had done Entschenkopf and then come along to Rubihorn. That's when i had desired to do this hike.
We started late due to DB. The first part of the hike was known to me. The path toward Entschenkopf became interesting after the forest area ended. The climb along Ridge …

June 14, 2022,Drei-Gipfel-Runde:Entschenkopf - Gaisalpspitze - Rubihorn

After an unsuccessful attempt three years ago it worked today: my first ascent of the Rubihorn :-) I also took the Gaisalpspitze and the Entschenkopf with me on the occasion, so that in the end a few kilometers were added up. It was hot, it was nice!

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May 29, 2025,4-Gipfel-Runde x Entschenkopf/Geißfuß/Gaisalphorn/Rubihorn (I) 🔴

Today we finished what we had failed to do so far in July '24 due to the weather: the 4-peak tour around Oberstdorf's local mountain, the "Rubihorn".

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October 26, 2024,3 Gipfel ✞ Tour ☀️ Entschenkopf (2.043m), Gaisalphorn (1953m) & Rubihorn (1948m)

Today it finally worked with the Entschenkopf @Anja 🦋 and @Thorsten the bill was finally paid. Today was a dream tour 😎 the 3D video is of course a must.

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November 1, 2024,Entschenkopf Geißfuß Gaisalphorn Rubihorn ⛰️🌞🍁👌🏻

Great round, great weather 😉

At the car park there was of course the expected hustle and bustle, after the turnoff to Entschenkopf it gets quiet. But of course there were a few people out and about here today too. Then there were paragliders at Geißfuß, a bit of scrambling on the Gaisalphorn and then actually alone on the Rubihorn …

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September 8, 2023,Entschenkopf-Gaisalphorn-Rubihorn

Be sure to start the tour via Entschenkopf, the Rubihorn is completely overcrowded from 8:00 a.m

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August 18, 2023,🌞⛰️ Entschenkopf und die Gaisalpseen 🏊‍♀️🏞️

Today's tour took me up to the Entschenkopf (2043 m) ⛰️ and has a very alpine character 🧗.

The start took place on the large hiking car park 🚗 Gaisalpe right next to the Gaisalpbach 🏞️ above Reichenbach 🏘️ (not far from Oberstdorf ⛪🏘️).

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