Siplinger Kopf – Cable section on Heidenkopf loop from radio horeb - Studio Balderschwang

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Siplinger Kopf – Cable section on Heidenkopf loop from radio horeb - Studio Balderschwang

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Siplinger Kopf – Cable section on Heidenkopf loop from radio horeb - Studio Balderschwang

04:17

10.7km

670m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.30 km for 167 m

After 6.29 km for 137 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.14 km

Ancient Yew Tree of Balderschwang

Highlight • Natural Monument

Is right on the way to Balderschwang. You pass easily, as it rolls so great downhill. Nicely laid out, with loungers and benches and an explanatory display board.

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2.79 km

Obere Balderschwanger Alpe

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Cool drinks, homemade butter, milk and other delicacies are offered on the Alpe. It is worth stopping and lingering on the available benches. The view of the Nagelfluh chain is phenomenal!

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3.62 km

Siplinger Kopf

Highlight • Summit

The mountain tour to Siplinger is recommended as a round trip from the rear Aualpe (toll road) on the Alpe Scheidwang and the Heidenkopf. Once you have reached the height …

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4.83 km

View of the Alpine Foothills Towards Grünten

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.45 km

Ridge Between Heidenkopf and Siplingerkopf

Highlight • Climb

Super nice ridge with challenging spots. Very narrow, then short climbing inlays are required (sometimes with steel cable and iron treads).

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6.23 km

Heidenkopf Summit

Highlight • Summit

Quiet and somewhat inconspicuous summit with the typical Nagelfluhkiesel. But even here you have a great view of the northern Nagelfluhkette.

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6.32 km

Cable section on Heidenkopf

Highlight • Climb

Great climbing passage in nice dry weather, be careful when wet!

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.00 km

3.64 km

534 m

399 m

157 m

Surfaces

6.63 km

2.69 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,700 m)

Lowest point (1,060 m)

Weather

Friday 30 October

8°C

2°C

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Comments

August 10, 2021,Wanderung von Balderschwang über Siplingerkopf zum Heidkopf 10.08.2021 18:15

Very nice but also strenuous hike, uphill the steep ascent and then on to a ridge hike with patches to the Heidkopf. The descent is difficult due to the very slippery and muddy paths. I took a mud bath once, supposed to be good for rheumatism. 🤭 Great panorama above.

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June 13, 2023,Bergtour über Heidenkopf zum Siplingerkopf mit Gratwanderung

One of the most beautiful hikes I've done so far. In particular, the ridge between Heidenkopf (1685m) and Siplingerkopf (1746m) offers magnificent views over the Nagelfluhkette on one side and the still snow-covered Alpine peaks on the other. If you walk carefully, you can occasionally discover alpine gentian.

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May 13, 2025,Siplinger Kopf - Heidenkopf - Girenkopf von Balderschwang

A solitary hike to three peaks, connected by an exciting ridge path with beautiful scrambling sections, most of which are secured by ropes. Nevertheless, you should be sure-footed. A certain head for heights also helps, as these sections are often very steep on the descent. We only encountered one other hiker at the end of the entire loop. Otherwise, we …

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