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Walking route · Weiler-Simmerberg · Updated on 14 November 2026

Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Weiler im Allgäu - Ofterschwang walk

Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Weiler im Allgäu - Ofterschwang is a walk of 87.1 km from Weiler-Simmerberg. Along the way you'll find 217 benches, 6 water fountains and refill points, 4 public toilets, 1 bike pump and 1 honesty box.

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Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Weiler im Allgäu - Ofterschwang
Martinshöhe · after 10.5 km
Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Weiler im Allgäu - Ofterschwang, photo 2
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Kornhaus
Kornhaus · after 0 m
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 87.1 km
  • ± 25:55 h
  • ↑ 3,951 m · ↓ 3,729 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • International route

  1. Start in Weiler-Simmerberg

    0 km

    At the start: Kornhaus, Westallgäuer Heimatmuseum, water point and bike pump.

  2. 10.5 km · 48 benches

    Martinshöhe

    10.5 km

    Viewpoint

  3. 11.7 km · 50 benches

    Public toilet

    22.3 km

  4. 6.2 km · 27 benches

    Honesty box

    28.4 km

  5. 2.6 km · 15 benches

    Public toilet and water point

    31 km

  6. 794 m · 5 benches

    Buchenegg Waterfalls

    31.8 km

    Attraction

  7. 5.4 km · 22 benches

    Water point

    37.2 km

  8. 293 m · bench

    Water point

    37.5 km

  9. 1.2 km · bench

    Water point

    38.7 km

  10. 3.2 km · 4 benches

    Public toilet

    41.9 km

  11. 44.8 km · 41 benches

    Public toilet

    86.7 km

  12. 400 m · 2 benches

    Finish

    87.1 km

    At the finish: water point.

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 44.8 kmBetween 41.9 km and 86.7 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

4 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

  • Kornhaus
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    Photo: Axel Mauruszat · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Museum · after 0 m

  • Museum: Westallgäuer Heimatmuseum

    Museum · after 0 m

  • Martinshöhe

    Viewpoint · after 10.5 km

  • Buchenegg Waterfalls
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    Photo: LarsEvers · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Attraction · after 31.8 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 3,951 m
Down
↓ 3,729 m
Highest point
1,795 m
Lowest point
637 m
  • 5-10% slope · 24.9 km
  • 10-15% slope · 14.4 km
  • 15-20% slope · 9.2 km
  • 20% slope or steeper · 6.6 km
  • 9 stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

87.1 km in total
  • Path: 43.2 km
  • Track: 32.8 km
  • Road: 4.6 km
  • Street: 4.1 km
  • Footpath: 650 m
  • Stairs: 9 stairs

Surfaces

87.1 km in total
  • Gravel: 37.4 km
  • Unpaved: 19.5 km
  • Asphalt: 16.1 km
  • Natural: 4.6 km
  • Paved: 1.1 km
  • Unknown: 7.1 km

About the walking route Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Weiler im Allgäu - Ofterschwang

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Weiler im Allgäu - Ofterschwang is a walking route of 87.1 km that starts in Weiler-Simmerberg. It does not end where it starts. You start in Weiler im Allgäu and finish in Ofterschwang. Along the way you pass Kornhaus (after 0 m), Westallgäuer Heimatmuseum (after 0 m) and Martinshöhe (after 10.5 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 3,951 m in total and descend 3,729 m. There are 9 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 25:55 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is path (43.2 km), track (32.8 km) and road (4.6 km). Of the surface, 37.4 km gravel and 19.5 km unpaved. For 7.1 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 217 benches, 6 water fountains and refill points, 4 public toilets, 1 bike pump and 1 honesty box. You can fill your bottle at the start, after 31 km, after 37.2 km, after 37.5 km, after 38.7 km and at the finish. The longest stretch without a toilet is 44.8 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Hittisau Women's MuseumHittisau Women's MuseumMuseum · 8.2 km from the route
  2. 2Ureibe bei SteibisUreibe bei SteibisAttraction · 1.2 km from the route
  3. 3Burgstall HertneggBurgstall HertneggRuins · 2 km from the route
  4. 4Burgruine SchreckenmanklitzBurgruine SchreckenmanklitzRuins · 2.2 km from the route
  5. 5Burgruine Altenburg (Weiler)Burgruine Altenburg (Weiler)Castle · 2.6 km from the route
  6. 6Burg EllhofenBurg EllhofenCastle · 2.8 km from the route
  7. 7GletschertopfGletschertopfAttraction · 3.7 km from the route
  8. 8AlpenStadtMuseum SonthofenAlpenStadtMuseum SonthofenMuseum · 3.7 km from the route
  9. 9KapfKapfViewpoint · 3.8 km from the route
  10. 10SturmannshöhleSturmannshöhleAttraction · 4.1 km from the route
  11. 11FrauenkapelleFrauenkapelleAttraction · 4.9 km from the route
  12. 12ObermühleObermühleMuseum · 5.2 km from the route
  13. 13Hinanger WasserfallHinanger WasserfallAttraction · 5.3 km from the route
  14. 14Ruine FluhensteinRuine FluhensteinCastle · 5.5 km from the route
  15. 15JudenkircheJudenkircheAttraction · 5.7 km from the route
  16. 16Ruine BurgbergRuine BurgbergAttraction · 5.8 km from the route
  17. 17KZ-Außenlager FischenKZ-Außenlager FischenRuins · 5.9 km from the route
  18. 18Ruine AltlaubenbergRuine AltlaubenbergMemorial · 6.6 km from the route
  19. 19NaturbrückeNaturbrückeAttraction · 6.8 km from the route
  20. 20Iller river sourceIller river sourceAttraction · 6.9 km from the route
  21. 21StadtschlossStadtschlossCastle · 7 km from the route
  22. 22BurgstallBurgstallMemorial · 7.1 km from the route
  23. 23Ruine HoheneggRuine HoheneggCastle · 8.1 km from the route
  24. 24HintereckHintereckViewpoint · 8.1 km from the route
  25. 25Burgruine RothenfelsBurgruine RothenfelsCastle · 8.1 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Weiler im Allgäu - Ofterschwang?

Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Weiler im Allgäu - Ofterschwang is 87.1 km long. Allow ± 25:55 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route runs from Weiler im Allgäu to Ofterschwang.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Weiler-Simmerberg.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 3,951 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 4 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 44.8 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 6 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Kornhaus, Westallgäuer Heimatmuseum and Martinshöhe.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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