Wiederhofen – Salmaser Höhe (1254m) – Diepolz – Hauchenberg (1242m) – Wiederhofen
Two ridges, one hike, loads of great views - enjoy!
This beautiful hike along two ridges first heads up to Salmaser Höhe above the Alpsee with great views across the southern German alps then passes through charming Allgäu villages before returning along the Hauchenberg ridge.
This is a circular hike starting from Wiederhofen, Missen-Wilhams in Allgäu (southern Germany).
Time of year: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tags: Circular hike, Public transport, Food en-route, Accommodation en-route, Views of mountain lakes, Cute villages, Ice-cream at end of hike, Can be shortened
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Hiked by us on: 7th April 2018
Today we were spoilt for choice with blue sky all around – what a beautiful day! We decided to head to Allgäu, southern Germany and hike along 2 wonderful broad ridges between Oberstaufen and Immenstadt.
We parked in the little village of Wiederhofen and headed up to Salmaser Höhe with its 360° views.
Looking east is Alpsee and Immenstadt – the peak centre of left in the picture above is Gruenten – also a stunning hike.
Look west and we can see Switzerland and Saentis. Beautiful!
We continue along the ridge pass Thaler Höhe thoroughly enjoying the views. Crocus and spring flowers everywhere!
After an hour along the ridge we head down, pass through the village of Knottenried and onto Diepolz.
If you are low on supplies, head into the Käserei (cheese shop) in Diepolz. We then head up again to the second ridge – Hauchenberg.
This ridge is slightly higher than the first, gently undulating – still great views to the Alps of southern Germany and west Austria.
Even though it is almost mid-April and we are only at 1200m, there is still a lot of snow – but nothing problematic on this easy hike.
Eventually we come down from the ridge, pass through the village of Missen and walk back to the car at Wiederhofen. What a beautiful day!
Food, accommodation and/or villages we found on this hike
Diepolz cheese shop
(Food only)
Our cooperative farmers cultivate their mountain farms close to nature and extensively, naturally without genetic engineering. The cows graze in summer on the meadows, which are covered with valuable Alpine herbs, and in the winter they eat the sun-dried hay of these mountain meadows.
The 5 day forecast in Wiederhofen
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Need some hiking down-time?
If you need a day off from hiking, below are some of the great things you can do within 30 km from the start of this hike.
Thalkirchdorf outdoor pool
(4.5 km away)
Wonderful, small, relaxed and family friendly outdoor pool
Alpsee Bergwelt
(4.7 km away)
Fun adventure park - chairlift, summer toboggan run and mountain playground
Weiler-Simmerberg outdoor pool
(13.3 km away)
Large outdoor pool with springboard and play areas. Wonderful place to spend a few hours!
Hittisau outdoor pool
(18.0 km away)
Lovely outdoor pool which is never too busy. Perfect for relaxing after a long hike!
Allgau Skywalk
(20.6 km away)
Tree top walk through the woods of Allgau.
Hindelang outdoor pool
(22.7 km away)
Beautiful naturally filled outdoor pool heated by wood burners!
Wälderbähnle
(28.0 km away)
Steam railway through the Bregenzerwald.
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