Ornach summit cross – Hirsch-Alpe loop from Oberjoch

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Ornach summit cross – Hirsch-Alpe loop from Oberjoch

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Ornach summit cross – Hirsch-Alpe loop from Oberjoch

02:46

7.02km

440m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.55 km for 145 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.55 km

Ascent to Ornach

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It's worth the effort!

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2.44 km

Ornach summit cross

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Great panorama at the summit cross

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2.86 km

View of the Allgäu Valley

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Beautiful view of the valley.

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3.33 km

Hirschalpe

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The Hirschalpe is a popular hiking destination in the Allgäu Alps between the Spieser and the Jochschrofen. The quickest ascent to the Alp begins in Oberjoch. From here you can …

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3.33 km

Hirsch-Alpe

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In winter, the hut is open on beautiful weekends and at Christmas and Carnival. To be on the safe side, you should first inquire by telephone with the landlords about the opening hours.

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3.38 km

Ascent to Hirschalpe

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the somewhat more tedious but more attractive path to the Hirschalpe.
As an alternative to the asphalted service road.
Slippery subsoil after periods of precipitation.

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5.40 km

View of the Ifen and the Allgäu Alps

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Here you have a clear view of the Allgäu Alps and the Ifen, although without a bench but not overgrown

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5.46 km

View of Iseler and Bad Hindelang from Panoramaweg

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Great view from the Panoramaweg on the Oberjocher Hausberg, the Iseler with 1876m.

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7.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.56 km

2.33 km

1.52 km

619 m

Surfaces

2.14 km

2.04 km

1.40 km

994 m

322 m

131 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,550 m)

Lowest point (1,130 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

7°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

August 7, 2024,Jochschrofen/Ornach über Panoramaweg zum Sonnenuntergang 🌄

One of my favorite spots, both for sunrise and sunset, is the Jochschrofen/Ornach. This time we took the panoramic trail from Oberjoch (🅿️ below the children's hotel, free of charge) to the Ifenblick, then to the new Hirschbergalpe, which has turned out very nicely (no refreshments possible as it was after 6 p.m.), up to the Steinpasssattel. The sky was …

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September 14, 2022,Zum Ornach über Hirschalpe

The short rain-free period enabled a detour to the Hirschalpe with a further ascent to the Ornach.
The exposed location of the Hirschalpe offers a good panorama of the Allgäu peaks as far as the Kleinwalsertal.
On the saddle between Spieser and Ornach you have a view of the Grünten and the Hirschberg.
The short but crisp ascent to the …

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January 4, 2023,Wanderung Oberjoch - Hirschalpe - Runde

We did the hike on January 4th without poles. You shouldn't do that. Started in the green and warm Oberjoch, snow and ice awaited us on the other side of the Hirschalpe. The way down was very slippery due to yesterday's rain which turned into snow on the north side of the mountain. The cow pasture up to the Hirschalpe …

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May 11, 2025,Von Oberjoch auf den Spieser

One of the best hikes I've done. You can enjoy beautiful views at almost any time.

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September 8, 2021,Hirschalpe - Panoramarunde über den Spieser von Oberjoch

The fastest way from Oberjoch over the Ifenblick to the Hirschalpe is popular and easy to walk. Short sections over steep slopes are secured with a wire rope. As with any mountain hike, sturdy shoes are essential.
The described tour over the Ornach and Spieser requires experience in alpine terrain, as the path is steep and can be slippery (especially …

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June 27, 2024,Über Ornach und Spieser zur Hirschalpe

A beautiful tour that you can do even when the weather is not so good. The descent from Ornach to Spieser is very steep. Sure-footedness is required! Great views as far as the Zugspitze and the Ifen.

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August 12, 2023,Wanderung Oberjoch Hirschalpe Hirschberg Spieser Orbach Kemetsriedalpe Oberjoch

1. Hike on the day of arrival: Unfortunately, Kommot decided to end the tour early... don't know why.
Nice round where we actually wanted to walk the other way around the mountain from the Hirschalpe to the Spieser...
At the end there was a turnoff to the inn at the Haflingerhof Kematsriedalpe before Oberjoch... very nice. And the weather held …

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November 1, 2024,Ornach und Spieser 🚶🏼‍♀️

Nice round in bright sunshine. There were already a few people on the way, but I shouldn't have been surprised. After Ornach things actually went well, it became quieter. 🤗

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