Mountain Hiking - Teufelstättkopf, Sonnenberg and Kofel

The route becomes steeper towards the end. The ascent to the Teufelstättkopf is significantly more alpine in nature than the route thus far, although only the final 20 metres require sureness of foot. An alternative tour leads back from here on a magnificent but easy ridge to the Kühalm and on to Unterammergau. The planned route takes you back from the Teufelstättkopf to August Schuster House.

This is an ideal opportunity to fortify yourself with a tasty sandwich on the terrace before embarking upon the more strenuous part of the tour. Just below the hut, a narrow and steep path branches off to the right of the ascent route and takes you up across grassy slopes.

A little later, it changes into the steep southern face of the Sonnenberg. In some areas, you will need to be careful where you step. None of this is a problem if the weather is dry and you are an experienced mountaineer. Things may, however, become more difficult if it is wet.

The path switches to the other side of the mountain and leads over to the shady North face. Small rocky ledges, narrow sections and two vertical and narrow openings in the rock secured by wire ropes all add to the excitement. At the foot of the summit, make sure that you do not miss the path up to the peak via a damp gully.

The view over the rooftops of Graswang is stunning. The Zahn may be circumvented to the left or climbed. All your troubles are now over, and winding paths take you back down to the Kolbensattel Hut. Those who still have some energy left might like to clamber up to the top of the Kofel, the "home mountain" of  Oberammergau.

If you lack the strength in your legs, simply take the Alpine Coaster directly back to your starting point.