Discover Oberstdorf: Hiking Trails, Freibergsee and Culture
Accommodation in Oberstdorf
There are many different ways to discover Oberstdorf: The network of hiking trails focuses on activity and nature, Freibergsee on the water, and the local history museum on crafts and Alpine farming. There are also activities at Nordic Park and insights into the townscape. This lets you choose themes for your trip that suit the interests of your fellow travellers.
Hiking Trails, Freibergsee and Nature
Oberstdorf’s hiking trail network is more than 200 kilometres long, and hikes are offered from spring to autumn. If hiking is an important part of your trip, you can take this season into account when choosing your holiday dates.
Freibergsee is situated at an altitude of 930 metres. With a water surface of around 18 hectares, it is the largest high-altitude lake in the Allgäu. It is a popular place to swim for both locals and visitors. The Hermann-Schallhammer-Weg trail also runs around the Moorweiher pond. Information boards there cover plants, animals and geology. This gives you a choice of different themes: Those interested in the lake can enjoy a place to swim, while anyone wishing to discover plants, animals or geological connections can follow the nature trail.
Activities in Different Seasons
In summer, Nordic Park Oberstdorf offers a pump track, a skate park and calisthenics facilities. In winter, a snow course is part of the activities on offer. When planning your trip, check which of these seasonal highlights suits your travel dates.
The Heini-Klopfer Ski Flying Hill also offers a glimpse into a unique sporting venue: A guided tour lasts around 1.5 hours. It starts in the landing area and heads up using an inclined lift and a chairlift. Admission to ORLEN Arena Oberstdorf Allgäu includes the ride up to the viewing platform on the lifts, as well as entry to the ski museum. You can therefore choose between a guided tour of the ski flying hill and an arena visit with views and a museum; the experiences described differ in their routes and stops.
Local History and Regional Themes
The Oberstdorf Local History Museum is housed in an old Oberstdorf building dating from the 17th century. It offers an engaging look at local crafts, agriculture and Alpine farming, as well as cheesemaking. These themes provide a concrete insight into traditional activities and regional ways of life. If you would like to include cultural experiences in your stay, the museum offers a distinct focus alongside hiking, nature and activity.
Guided tours of Oberstdorf offer insights into the town’s historic and tourist character, focusing on Unterer Markt. A guided tour is one way to learn about the town’s history and tourism development. For groups with different interests, the activities can provide different highlights: activity at Nordic Park, nature topics along the trail, or local history at the museum and on a guided tour.
The Breitachklamm gorge, described as the deepest in Central Europe, is located near Tiefenbach, close to Oberstdorf. It adds a nature destination in the surrounding area to the range of options. More places to discover: Balderschwang, Lauben, Betzigau, Wiggensbach, Wertach, Dietmannsried, Hörnergruppe and Bolsterlang.
For the main travel overview: Oberallgäu.
