Alpe Schneidberg
1.5
Allgaeu Alps, Germany
About
Alpe Schneidberg sits at 1,562m in the Allgäu Alps, 8km southeast of Oberstdorf. Reach it by hiking from Oberstdorf via the Oybach valley in 2.5 hours, or from Söllereck (1,711m) in 1.5 hours via the marked trail through open pasture. The route is well-signed and gains 200m from Söllereck. This is straightforward walking, not technical terrain.
The hut offers basic accommodation and meals in a traditional Allgäu farmhouse setting. It sleeps around 30 people in dormitory rooms and has 2–3 private double rooms. Half-board (bed, dinner, breakfast) is standard. The kitchen serves regional food—schnitzel, käsespätzle, soups. Vegetarian options available with advance notice. Opening season runs May through October, closed winters. Water and gas heating, simple showers, no wifi. Alpenstube with stove for communal evenings.
Book directly by phone as soon as your hiking dates are fixed. The hut gets busy June through August and during German school holidays. July and August can be full 4–6 weeks out, especially weekends. Call ahead to confirm bed availability and meal options. The hut is family-friendly and popular for multi-day loops combining Schneidberg with trails toward Schrecksee or the Säntis massif. Staff speak German and basic English.
The hut offers basic accommodation and meals in a traditional Allgäu farmhouse setting. It sleeps around 30 people in dormitory rooms and has 2–3 private double rooms. Half-board (bed, dinner, breakfast) is standard. The kitchen serves regional food—schnitzel, käsespätzle, soups. Vegetarian options available with advance notice. Opening season runs May through October, closed winters. Water and gas heating, simple showers, no wifi. Alpenstube with stove for communal evenings.
Book directly by phone as soon as your hiking dates are fixed. The hut gets busy June through August and during German school holidays. July and August can be full 4–6 weeks out, especially weekends. Call ahead to confirm bed availability and meal options. The hut is family-friendly and popular for multi-day loops combining Schneidberg with trails toward Schrecksee or the Säntis massif. Staff speak German and basic English.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to check availability, especially for weekends and July–August; the hut has only 30 beds so advance notice is essential.
The hut operates year-round as a working farmhouse, but confirm opening hours by phone before visiting in winter.
Hike from Oberstdorf in 2.5 hours via the Oybach valley, or from Söllereck in 1.5 hours on a marked trail through pasture—both routes are straightforward with minimal elevation gain.
Traditional Allgäu farmhouse meals are available; expect basic accommodation in dormitory rooms and a few private rooms, but no shower facilities.
Yes—the hiking routes are well-signed, non-technical, and only 1.5–2.5 hours, making it ideal for families and hikers new to Alpine terrain.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- DAV
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- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +49 8325 446
- Website
- http://alpe.thalkirchdorf.de/