Rappensee Hut – View of Rappensee loop from Rappenseehütte

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Rappensee Hut – View of Rappensee loop from Rappenseehütte

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4.9

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Rappensee Hut – View of Rappensee loop from Rappenseehütte

02:30

4.60km

390m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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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 1.84 km for 40 m

After 2.41 km for 40 m

After 2.51 km for 1.07 km

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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107 m

Little Rappensee

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The small Rappensee is located at 2,070 meters and is Germany's highest lake.

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182 m

The Rappenseehütte is one of the largest DAV huts in the area. The view of the surrounding peaks is definitely worth it. Depending on how you want to climb, you can enjoy attractive peaks with wonderful climbing and hiking passages.

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983 m

Rocky descent

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The mountain path runs here right across the Schuttkar below the Rappenseekopf and from the Hochrappenkopf - mountain adventures and dream views are guaranteed. In addition, here you have first-class …

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1.84 km

View of Großer Rappensee and Rappenseehütte from below Hochrappenkopf

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Very nice high-altitude tour with a magnificent panoramic view.

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2.12 km

Hochrappenkopf Summit

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Spectacular view of the Rappensee and Rappenalptal down to Oberstdorf and the foothills of the Alps. Towards the south, on the other hand, the Alpine peaks line up to the horizon.

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2.70 km

Hochrappenscharte

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Rocky saddle between Rappenseekopf and mugs The view down to the Rappensee and the surrounding, rugged peaks is simply stunning.

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3.02 km

Rappenseekopf

Peak

3.52 km

View of the Rappenseehütte

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worthwhile climb that is rewarded with a great view

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4.10 km

View of Rappensee

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only a short ascent towards the Rappenseekopf is necessary to get this wonderful view of the Rappensee

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4.60 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.49 km

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.27 km

2.22 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,390 m)

Lowest point (2,070 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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Rappensee Hut – View of Rappensee loop from Rappenseehütte

Little Rappensee

Rappensee Hut

Rocky descent

View of Großer Rappensee and Rappenseehütte from below Hochrappenkopf

Hochrappenkopf Summit

Hochrappenscharte

View of the Rappenseehütte

View of Rappensee

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