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For the descent, return to the turn-off passed on the way to the summit and follow the zigzagging path down the mountain’s steep eastern slopes to the Unterer Gaisalpsee (Lower Gaisalpsee). Note that the route down to the lake runs through some rough terrain and involves losing roughly 400m in altitude over a very short distance. With the Rubihorn as a backdrop, the lake and Älpele Hut form a very picturesque ensemble, and a better place for a mountain picnic can scarcely be imagined. Once you have finally managed to drag yourself away from this idyllic setting, continue in a northwesterly direction, first along the steep wooded slopes of the Entschenkopf and then through fields to Gais Alpe. If you did not take advantage of the picnic possibilities by the lake, then food and drink are available at the restaurant here.

Go downhill from the alm along an asphalted road, pass a turn-off on the right to Reichenbach via the Tobelweg, then near a roadside chapel veer left along the Wallrafweg (Gaisalpweg) back to Oberstdorf. For the most part this easy path runs through woods. Just before town you pass Café Breitenberg, then the trail joins the road linking Oberstdorf to Vordere See Alpe.