Alpkopf, mountain summit in Dornbirn, Austria

Alpkopf is a summit in the Bregenz Forest Mountains, rising to 1788 meters above sea level. The peak is reached by several marked trails that pass through forested slopes and open meadows.

Local shepherds created routes in the 19th century to reach high-altitude pastures with their herds. These paths connected settlements to mountain grazing lands that sustained farming communities.

The Alpkopf lies on the route between the Dornbirner First and the Hohe Freschen, and the European long-distance trail E4 (Nordalpenweg 01, Bregenz–Bödele–Hoher Freschen–Damüls) passes directly at its foot. The surrounding alps, including the Altenhofalpe about 800 metres away, are partly farmed in summer, so hikers meet grazing cattle and alpine staff.

The climb to the summit takes about four hours from Dornbirn depending on which route you choose. Trails are marked and usually well-maintained, making navigation straightforward for most hikers.

The European long-distance trail E4 (Nordalpenweg 01) passes directly at the foot of the Alpkopf on its Bregenz–Bödele–Hoher Freschen–Damüls section. The summit itself is largely grassy on the east side and carries a plain wooden summit cross.