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Swabia
Allgäu
Oberallgäu
Oberstdorf

Upper Gaisalp Lake – View of the Lower Gaisalpsee loop from Edmund-Probst-Haus

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Swabia
Allgäu
Oberallgäu
Oberstdorf

Upper Gaisalp Lake – View of the Lower Gaisalpsee loop from Edmund-Probst-Haus

Hard

4.4

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82

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Upper Gaisalp Lake – View of the Lower Gaisalpsee loop from Edmund-Probst-Haus

02:57

6.28km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 31, 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 186 m for 1.90 km

After 4.20 km for 1.90 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Restaurant

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1

1.40 km

View of Zeigersattel

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3

2.09 km

Gaisfuß Saddle

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A small saddle below the Geißfuß mountain with a crossroads of hiking trails. Alongside the exposed ridge path, the trail leads toward the Gaisalp lakes and the Nebelhorn.

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4

3.06 km

The view is majestic.. Worth the hike

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5

3.10 km

Upper Gaisalp Lake

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There is a lot less going on here than at the lower Gaisalpsee.

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6

3.20 km

View of the Lower Gaisalpsee

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Another panoramic view from the Upper Gaisalpsee to the Lower Gaisalpsee and over the Illertal.

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7

3.47 km

Upper Gaisalp Lake

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From this point you have a wonderful view of the upper Gaissalpsee and the Rubihorn.

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8

5.88 km

View from the Nebelhorn

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The vision is fantastic in such weather. It's just sometimes a bit cramped on the Nebelhorn.

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6.28 km

End point

Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

333 m

262 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

674 m

270 m

262 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,930 m)

Lowest point (1,770 m)

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