Ellhofer Tobel – Ellhofer Ravine loop from Röthenbach (Allgäu)

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Ellhofer Tobel – Ellhofer Ravine loop from Röthenbach (Allgäu)

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Ellhofer Tobel – Ellhofer Ravine loop from Röthenbach (Allgäu)

03:32

12.8km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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518 m

Ellhofer Tobel

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful path along the water

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1.18 km

Röthenbach Flood Retention Basin

Highlight • Structure

Imposing flood protection project to protect Röthenbach and Wangen

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1.96 km

Old Hammer Mill in the Ellhofen Ravine

Highlight • Monument

Very beautiful building on the Ellhofner Tobelbach.

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4.46 km

Tobelbach Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

It had a little little water, but otherwise it was really great.

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6.44 km

Tobalbach Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The paths through the ravine along the Ellhofner Tobelbach stream require sure footing and sturdy footwear, especially on wet ground. Stairs and switchbacks are part of the route.

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7.76 km

Simmerbergwiesen

Highlight • Natural

Great view across to Switzerland.

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8.26 km

Swing with poem by Heinrich Seidel

Highlight • Structure

Shake off your legs and "fly" into the lovely Allgäu

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.89 km

4.79 km

1.61 km

1.52 km

Surfaces

4.17 km

4.04 km

4.01 km

396 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

8°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

August 16, 2023,Röthenbach im Allgäu: Tobelbach, Ellhofer Tobel 🏞🌞🤩, Balzhofen (Cafe Katharina, leider Ruhetag🤷🏻‍♂️🤔), Mittwoch, 16.08.23

I had chosen a shady ravine hike that was close to Tettnang from my "planned" pool. I have driven through Röthenbach several times 🚙 and I had already heard of the Tobelbach. Free 🅿️ in the center of town near the town hall near the church. Wirtshaus zur Post within walking distance.
Upstream we go past the old Röthenbach swimming …

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September 10, 2023,Westallgäuer Wasserwege - Tour 14 - Auf den Spuren des Tobelbachs

Tour 14 of the Westallgäu waterways, along the Tobelbach.

The way there follows the course of the Tobelbach, sometimes directly on the bank, sometimes elevated at the edge of the gorge. Nice, easy-to-walk path.

On the way back, asphalt sections and forest and meadow paths alternate. There is not much to see from the water here, but there is an …

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August 15, 2026,smovey WALK Tobelweg Ellhofen u.a. durch den Westallgäuer Dschungel

If the weather cooperates tomorrow, there will be another mountain tour - at the moment it's raining, so we'll wait and see. Otherwise, tomorrow we'll pack up leisurely, clean the caravan, and head home.

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June 22, 2022,After-Work-Café: Cafe Katharina

The trails on the Röthenbach, some of which are right on the water, are so beautiful that I no longer run a circular route there. Flip had water, I had a great destination and not a soul was on the way.

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