The Alpe Stubental (formerly Kappeler Alp) is located 1284 Altitude meters at Nesselwang in the middle of the beautiful mountain world. The managed hut can be used at an approx. 8 km You can reach km long hike, which has an abundance of magnificent landscape impressions and is highly recommended.
The Alpe Stubental, formerly called Kappeler Alp, is a popular hut in the Allgäuer / Tyrolean mountains, which can be reached on foot on several routes. A particularly charming hike to this rustic mountain hut, which is open daily from the beginning of May, except on Thursdays, we would like to introduce you here in more detail. The starting point of the tour, for which about three hours must be planned and which is also suitable for families with older children, is the rear parking lot at the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang (the Kronenlift). Here the hiking friends follow the signage to the Sanctuary of Maria Trost and walk on an interesting crossroads with several stations that The theme of the sufferings of Christ, up the mountain. After crossing a shady mountain forest, after about three quarters of an hour they reach the pilgrimage church, which stands here in a dreamlike location on a small fir clearing. Around the church, several resting benches invite you to take a break. It is also worth taking a look at the Baroque church.
The hiking tour then leads on a well signposted path further uphill. First, the trippers still walk through a shady mountain forest, which, however, narrows over time and then opens up more and more magnificent views of the vast picturesque pre-Alpine country. On a path that winds up the mountain in serpentines, it continues towards the destination. In between, the hikers have to pass laid stairs and overcome some slightly steeper climbs, which test the condition. After passing through another grove, they finally reach the Alpe Stubental, from which a dreamlike view of the Füssener Enjoy the lake landscape as well as the Allgäuer, Swiss and Tyrolean mountains. On a magnificent sun terrace or in the cozy room, the hikers can now fortify themselves with hearty breadtimes or warm Allgäuer and Tyrolean delicacies before they start their way back. A hike to the Alpe Stubental at the weekend is particularly worthwhile, because then there are regularly special events with live music. On Fridays, for example, the Alm 17:30 clock to the convivial evening.
Return to the valley from the hut on several paths. A particularly beautiful route leads below the summit cross on a meadow path down. As a result, the hiking friends descend into the so-called hell gorge. The descent is steep in places and can be slippery when wet, so caution is advised here. Passing a worth seeing waterfall, it is now much more comfortable to the high ropes garden at Pfronten-Kappel. Here again there is the possibility of a stop to strengthen yourself with food and drink. After the hiking friends have crossed a small bridge, they go on the Kappeler Höhenweg to Nesselwang to the starting point of the Tour back. The last section again inspires with fantastic views of the idyllic Allgäu.
Hiking friends with a bit of condition should not miss this hike to the Alpe Stubental. Stunning views, great nature impressions and culinary delicacies in the cottage make it an unforgettable experience.
