Alpe Wenger Egg
5.0About
Alpe Wenger Egg sits at 1020m in the Allgäu Alps, a working dairy farm that welcomes hikers year-round. The hut lies in the Öhrental valley near Oberstdorf, accessible via a gentle 90-minute walk from the village of Follen or a 2-hour approach from Oberstdorf itself. The terrain is forgiving throughout, making this a reliable base for exploring the rolling pasture landscape between the Hochvogel and Biberkopf massifs.
The operation is farmhouse-based rather than a formal mountain hut. You'll find simple guest rooms (around 20 beds total) and hearty Allgäu cuisine emphasizing dairy products—expect fresh cheese, butter, and milk from the farm itself. The kitchen serves lunch and dinner daily. Facilities include basic shower access and toilets. This is active farming country, so expect the sounds and rhythms of agricultural life. Open year-round, though call ahead in winter as road access can be affected by snow.
Book directly with the farm; contact information is essential before arriving, particularly in peak summer months (July-August) when weekend capacity fills quickly. Day visits are welcome if you're hiking the valley. The hut suits families and hikers seeking a low-altitude rest day or a gentler introduction to Allgäu hiking rather than high-altitude mountaineering.
The operation is farmhouse-based rather than a formal mountain hut. You'll find simple guest rooms (around 20 beds total) and hearty Allgäu cuisine emphasizing dairy products—expect fresh cheese, butter, and milk from the farm itself. The kitchen serves lunch and dinner daily. Facilities include basic shower access and toilets. This is active farming country, so expect the sounds and rhythms of agricultural life. Open year-round, though call ahead in winter as road access can be affected by snow.
Book directly with the farm; contact information is essential before arriving, particularly in peak summer months (July-August) when weekend capacity fills quickly. Day visits are welcome if you're hiking the valley. The hut suits families and hikers seeking a low-altitude rest day or a gentler introduction to Allgäu hiking rather than high-altitude mountaineering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during summer weekends; weekday visits usually have availability. Contact the farm directly by phone or email.
Open year-round as a working dairy farm, though service and availability vary by season—call ahead in winter.
Hike 90 minutes from Follen village or 2 hours from Oberstdorf; the route follows gentle terrain through pasture.
Expect simple farmhouse meals featuring dairy products and local fare; beds are basic but clean, with shared facilities typical of working Alpine farms.
Yes—the low elevation (1020m) and forgiving terrain make it ideal for families and hikers new to the Alps.
Location
47.6871, 10.1356
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- Year-round
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Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.alpewengeregg.de/
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