Entschenkopf Summit – View of Gaisalpsee loop from Allgäu Alps

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Entschenkopf Summit – View of Gaisalpsee loop from Allgäu Alps

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Entschenkopf Summit – View of Gaisalpsee loop from Allgäu Alps

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13.0km

1,160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 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 4.60 km for 2.79 km

After 9.52 km for 32 m

After 9.63 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.29 km

Südliches Falkenjoch

Mountain Pass

4.89 km

Viewpoint

5.23 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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5.63 km

Ridge Trail With View of Rubihorn

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There is a wonderful view of the Rubihorn from the ridge

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6.61 km

Mountain Pass

6.99 km

View of the Lower and Upper Gaisalpsee lakes

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If you do not plan to go all the way to one of the peaks, you have a great view of both lakes from here

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7.55 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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7.65 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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8.61 km

View of Gaisalpsee

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The Untere Gaisalpsee is a high mountain lake at an altitude of 1508 meters in the Allgäu Alps, northeast below the Rubihorn, and is part of the Allgäuer Hochalpen nature reserve.

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8.64 km

View of the Gaisalpsee waterfall

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Beautiful spectacle of nature

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9.31 km

Gaisalpbach Waterfall Crossing

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You often cross such small waterfalls on the way. Most of them, like here, are easily accessible. At least one of the crossings has to be enjoyed with a little …

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13.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.79 km

4.39 km

525 m

161 m

120 m

Surfaces

5.46 km

4.52 km

2.86 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

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Comments

August 8, 2026,Entschenkopf 2043 Meter Allgäuer Alpen Bergtour

The video for it will be available soon on my channel:

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July 19, 2022,Der Klassiker, Gaisalpe+Gaisalpseen, aber über Entschenkopf 2043m zurück🌞🌞

Crossing the Entschenkopf is one of the lesser-known tours in the Nebelhorn area.
However, the great panorama of the foothills of the Alps and the Allgäu high mountains, the two picturesque Gaisalp lakes and the cozy Gaisalpe made it a great experience.

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September 1, 2025,Entschenkopf

Today we climbed the Entschenkopf, beautiful and very strenuous! Since we brought our Judy with us, the climb was strenuous! Bottom line: dogs have no business on this mountain, no matter which side!

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June 4, 2022,Entschenkopf Überquerung

Super varied tour in the Oberallgäu. Beginning through a ravine, it continues on a tarred road to the nice Alm, open in summer from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Then through the forest higher and higher in the direction of Entschenkopf at around 2049m. Unfortunately incorrect information on maps. Then above the tree line it goes …

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September 22, 2024,Von Gaisalpsee nach Entschenkopf

The tour was quite strenuous at times, with snow fields and several muddy passages. There were also smaller passages where you had to climb. But the many beautiful views in all directions were definitely worth it.

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July 11, 2022,Über die Gaisalpseen zum Entschenkopf

The Gaisalp can currently only be reached by road from the car park. The Tobelweg was closed due to construction work. Which is especially nasty on the way back when you have to come out of this dreamlike landscape and have to walk the last few kilometers over the asphalt.

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June 9, 2025,Blick auf den Gaisalpsee – Unterer Gaisalpsee Runde von Reichenbach

The lake with its waterfall is always a highlight.
If you approach the whole thing via the Entschenkopf, however, it's a bit challenging.

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August 24, 2022,Entschenkopf Überschreitung (Nord - Süd)

Really nice tour. The ascent from the north was almost borderline for my wife and should really only be done by experienced and sure-footed hikers. The climbing is quite short, but especially on a crowded weekend it can quickly become stressful for those who are "insecure". For experienced anyway just different ;-)
The descent south towards the upper Gaisalpsee is …

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