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Unfortunately, this is also where the track starts getting really crowded, as just about everybody who rides up with the Fellhornbahn has the summit as their goal. Accompanied by dozens of fellow walkers, the cross at the top is soon reached. Once there the crowds and effort of the climb are quickly forgotten as the alpine panorama is revealed in all its splendour.

The ridge walk is famed for the abundance of wildflowers

The crowd thins out as you continue along the ridge over the Schlappoldkopf (1968m) to Schlappolteck, with excellent views in all directions the whole way.

At Schlappolteck the path going downhill to the right leads to Schlappolt Alpe (refreshments) and the Schlappoltsee, a small lake just below the Fellhornbahn’s middle station (Station Schlappoltsee). This very easy path can be followed by those who wish to return to the upper station of the Kanzelwandbahn via the Gund Saddle – alternative to the direct route back along the ridge.

The ridge walk continues downhill to the left in the direction of Söllereck (1706m) and the Söllereckbahn. The Söllereck cable car takes you down to the B19 road from where the Walserbus runs to Riezlern and Oberstdorf. The bus stop is near the Sölleckbahn car park. Shortly before reaching Söllereck the trail descends right to Söller Alpe (refreshments). From here an unpaved vehicle road brings you in a northerly direction to the cable car station and a couple of mountain inns (refreshments and accommodation). Before reaching the cable car, however, turn left just above Berghaus am Söller towards Schrattenwang Alpe. Now follow an easy path southwest via Amans Alpe and Mittel Alpe (1300m) to Riezlern.