Summer vacation
in the Kleinwalsertal
Alpine summer escape
Right in the green: You. Summer starts right outside Auenhütte. Barefoot in the grass, hiking boots by the door, sun on your face. No schedule, no pressure, no stress. Just mountains, movement and that feeling of freedom. That’s what summer in the Kleinwalsertal feels like. Everything else can wait.
Cable car ticket included
In summer, your cable car ticket is included. It’s loaded directly onto your guest card when you arrive and is valid for the Oberstdorf · Kleinwalsertal cable cars. From Auenhütte, the mountains are just a few steps away: step outside, hop on and head up. At the top, wide-open views, peaks and trails await – at no extra cost and with no need for planning. And as a bonus, your guest card comes with even more benefits throughout the valley. Perfect for anyone who wants to experience an active mountain summer in the Kleinwalsertal.
The rhythm of the
mountains starts here
A morning run or a short walk around Herzsee. Early in the day, you’ll often have it all to yourself. No crowds. No audience. Just you. Only a five-minute walk from Auenhütte – perfect for arriving, taking a deep breath and getting moving. This is what summer in the Kleinwalsertal feels like: peaceful, clear and real.
Hiking around Auenhütte
Step by step, straight into the outdoors. Trails lead in every direction right from Auenhütte in the Schwarzwassertal. Sometimes steep, sometimes gentle. A summit tour or a leisurely walk – you set the pace. Views that stay with you. Silence that feels good. Hiking in the Kleinwalsertal in summer means having space. For movement and for your thoughts.
Biking & Mountain Air
Flow instead of noise. With or without e-assist – summer in the Kleinwalsertal offers a variety of routes for everyone who likes to keep moving on holiday. Dusty legs included.
Climbing & via ferratas
Grip by grip, make your way up. Just a few steps from Auenhütte, you’ll find the local climbing crag – a place where many have made their first moves on the rock. Stone, instinct, focus. If you’re looking to get started or improve your skills, Bergschule Kleinwalsertal offers a range of suitable courses. Once you’ve mastered the basics, head further into the mountains – onto via ferratas of varying difficulty, with a guide if you like. There’s always a way higher. But you don’t have to take it. Always with respect for the mountain.
Canyoning
Streams, gorges and rock – summer in the Kleinwalsertal has a wild side too. Canyoning takes you right into the heart of it: sliding, jumping and abseiling. No one stays dry here.
If you’d rather not go it alone, join a guided tour with our local partner Abenteuer Vertical. Safe, professionally guided and still packed with fun and adrenaline – an unforgettable day in the Kleinwalsertal.
Fresh. Clear. Real.
Around Auenhütte in the Schwarzwassertal, water is never far away. The Schwarzwasserbach stream is just nearby – perfect for dipping your feet into the cold water after a hike or simply taking a moment to breathe. Shoes off. Mind clear. That’s summer in the Kleinwalsertal.
Paragliding in the Kleinwalsertal
Experience the Kleinwalsertal from a bird’s-eye view. Take to the skies with Gleitschirmtaxi and enjoy our mountain world from above.
In the Heart of the Valley.
In the Heart of It All.
Auenhütte isn’t the destination – it’s your starting point. For active days outdoors and laid-back evenings inside. The heartbeat of the Kleinwalsertal – where summer isn’t something we explain. It’s something you experience.
The Alps
Our hiking tips around Auenhütte
Just start walking. If it’s your first time here, there’s no need to search for long – some of the most beautiful trails start right outside Auenhütte.
Schwarzwassertal & Schwarzwasserhütte
A gentle trail leads straight from our doorstep into the Schwarzwassertal. After around 50 minutes, you’ll reach Melköde, and from there the trail continues to Schwarzwasserhütte. The perfect introduction: varied, easy to walk and with plenty of space to breathe.
Gottesacker Plateau
If you’re looking for something a little more alpine, put the Gottesacker Plateau on your list. This protected karst landscape is vast, peaceful and truly unique – a hike that leaves a lasting impression and gives you a real taste of the high mountains. If the weather is uncertain, we recommend choosing a more relaxed alternative.
More tours from Auenhütte
Trails lead directly from Auenhütte to Grünhorn and Walmendingerhorn, down to Riezlern or along panoramic high-altitude paths with sweeping views across the Kleinwalsertal. And always in sight: the Hohe Ifen, our local mountain and constant companion along the way.
However you start, everyone finds their own rhythm here. Step by step. And the best part? Early in the morning, you’ll often have the mountains almost to yourself. The mountains set the pace, not the clock. Movement, silence, freedom – that’s how summer begins at Auenhütte.
