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Blooming mountain meadows in Oberallgaeu Photo: Hartmut Wimmer, Outdooractive Editors
Brown cattle in Allgaeu Photo: Outdooractive Editors
Hiker at Starzlachklamm Photo: Christa Fredlmeier, Allgäu GmbH
View from Rotspitze to Hohen Gänge and Breitenberg Photo: Hartmut Wimmer, Outdooractive Editors
View of Großer Alpsee and Grünten Photo: Outdooractive Editors
Snowy Allgaeu mountain landscape Photo: Erika Spengler, Outdooractive Editors
Viehscheid in Ofterschwang/Gunzesried Photo: TG Hörnerdörfer
Alpe Plättele bei Hindelang Photo: Gästeinformation Bad Hindelang
Bikers taking a break at a lake Photo: Shutterstock/Fotolia
Der Schrecksee, links der Kastenkopf und rechts der steile Nordkamm des Lahnerkopfs Photo: Hartmut Wimmer, Outdooractive Editors

Oberallgaeu

The high alpine terrain, the vast lake landscape and the pre-alpine region with its widespread road network as well as the many serviced mountain pastures strongly influence Oberallgeau’s character. The most southern district of Germany is known for traditions and customs. The Allgaeu brown cattle provides one of the region’s most loved specialties: The Allgaeu mountain cheese.

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Summit · Allgäu

Grünten

Allgäu

by Svenja Rödig,

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Natural Monument · Allgäu

Breitachklamm

The Breitach has forced its way through the gorge

Allgäu

The Breitachklamm near Oberstdorf is not only the deepest, but also one of the most spectacular and ...

open

by Svenja Rödig,

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Hiking Trail · Allgäu

Nagelfluh-Gratwanderung

Blick vom Rindalphorn auf den Alpenhauptkamm

2009-06-15

difficult

13.4 km

7:00 h

1021 m

1311 m

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Via Ferrata · Allgäu

Hindelanger Klettersteig

2009-06-15

B/C medium

8 km

6:00 h

601 m

875 m

by Malin Frank,

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Lake · Allgäu

Lake Großer Alpsee

Allgäu

The lake Großer Alpsee is situated in the region Allgäu, northwest of the town Immenstadt. It is ...

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Museum · Allgäu

Museum Ore Mine

Allgäu

At this open air museum visitors lern about the history of mining next to the mountain Grünten.

by Svenja Rödig,

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Thematic Trail · Allgäu

Auf dem Kuhnigundenweg in Diepolz

2012-04-30

easy

4.8 km

2:00 h

155 m

by Svenja Rödig,

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Ski Resort · Allgaeu Alps

Fellhorn / Kanzelwand

12% open

Snow depth Top

190 cm

Skiruns

4.4 km/37.1 km

Lifts open

3/16

Last snowfall

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Cheese Factory · Allgäu

Alpine dairy Gunzesried

Allgäu

by Lena Wiesler,

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Hiking Trail · Allgäu

Zum Kletterwald Bärenfalle und Alpsee Coaster

2012-04-30

medium

4.2 km

2:30 h

439 m

82 m

by Viktoria Specht,

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Oberallgaeu: A travelling destination in Germany's most southern region

The northern Oberallgaeu surrounds the independent town of Kempten. It is characterized by its pre-alpine mountain landscape and the many little villages that invite outdoor enthusiasts to beautiful hiking and biking tours.

The gate to the Allgaeu Alps is located a bit further south and near Immenstadt. Between Nagelfluhkette in the West and Grünten in the East begins the Illertal (Iller Valley) whose smaller side valleys stretch from Sonthofen to Oberstdorf and Germany’s most southern point (Haldenwanger Eck) and provides endless opportunities for adventurous hikes and biking tours.

Outdoor activities in Oberallgaeu

The Oberallgaeu is particularly famous for its rich and diverse range for hikers and mountaineers. Whether you prefer easier panorama hikes in the lower mountain ranges between Kempten and Immenstadt or climb one of the countless peaks in Iller Valley and the Allgaeu Alps – the choice is yours!

During winter there are numerous ski resorts around Oberstdorf such as Fellhorn and Nebelhorn. If you want to enjoy the calm and quiet of winter, you should take a beautiful winter hike or snowshoeing or ski tour.

Lake scenery of Oberallgaeu

One of the most striking landscape characteristics of Oberallgaeu are without doubt its many small and big lakes. Alpsee, Niedersonthofener See and Rottachsee are the biggest and most well-known of these lakes.

But there are plenty more lakes that provide fun and refreshing swimming opportunities during summer. Trips to Schrecksee and Gaisalpsee can be combined with beautiful mountain tours.

Oberallgaeu huts: traditional comforts for refreshments and overnight stays

As a ‘pit stop’ during a hike or to warm up on a cold skiing day: The Allgaeu mountain huts are extremely popular among their guests. Many of them provide milk, cheese, yoghurt and curd cheese from their own cattle. Other hut owners offer selfmade liquors and fruit brandies.

Funken and Klausentreiben: Oberallgaeu traditions

Heritage and tradition are a big part of the Oberallgaeu culture. Highlights each year are the ‘Viehscheide’ (cattle drives) in September, the Klausentreiben (Nicholas chase) in December and the Funkenfeuer (Bonfires) during spring. You can learn more about the Oberallgaeu traditions in many different local history museums.

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Burgberg im Allgaeu

Burgberg im Allgaeu has an attractive offer for nature lovers in Oberallgaeu. You can find all info for your next great trip to Burgberg im Allgaeu in our travel guide: fascinating tours, exciting stories, attractions, custom accommodations and cozy huts.

Marienplatz mit Blick auf Schloss und Stadtkirche

Immenstadt im Allgaeu

Immenstadt im Allgaeu has an attractive offer for nature lovers in Oberallgaeu. You can find all info for your next great trip to Immenstadt im Allgaeu in our travel guide: fascinating tours, diverse ski resorts, attractions, custom accommodations and cozy huts.

Altusried

Altusried offers various possibilities for outdoor pursuits in Oberallgaeu. Our travel guide is full of great tips. Get to know all fascinating tours, attractions and custom accommodations in the area.

Bad Hindelang

Bad Hindelang has an attractive offer for nature lovers in Oberallgaeu. You can find all info for your next great trip to Bad Hindelang in our travel guide: fascinating tours, exciting stories, diverse ski resorts, attractions, custom accommodations and cozy huts.

Balderschwang

Balderschwang has an attractive offer for nature lovers in Oberallgaeu. You can find all info for your next great trip to Balderschwang in our travel guide: fascinating tours, exciting stories, attractions, custom accommodations and cozy huts.

Betzigau

Betzigau offers various possibilities for outdoor pursuits in Oberallgaeu. Our travel guide is full of great tips. Get to know all fascinating tours, attractions and custom accommodations in the area.

Blaichach

Blaichach has an attractive offer for nature lovers in Oberallgaeu. You can find all info for your next great trip to Blaichach in our travel guide: fascinating tours, exciting stories, great offers, attractions, custom accommodations and cozy huts.

Bolsterlang

Bolsterlang has an attractive offer for nature lovers in Oberallgaeu. You can find all info for your next great trip to Bolsterlang in our travel guide: fascinating tours, exciting stories, diverse ski resorts, attractions, custom accommodations and cozy huts.

Buchenberg

Buchenberg has an attractive offer for nature lovers in Oberallgaeu. You can find all info for your next great trip to Buchenberg in our travel guide: fascinating tours, diverse ski resorts, attractions, custom accommodations and cozy huts.

Dietmannsried

Dietmannsried offers various possibilities for outdoor pursuits in Oberallgaeu. Our travel guide is full of great tips. Get to know all fascinating tours, attractions and custom accommodations in the area.

Durach

Durach offers various possibilities for outdoor pursuits in Oberallgaeu. Our travel guide is full of great tips. Get to know all fascinating tours, exciting stories, attractions and custom accommodations in the area.

Fischen im Allgäu

Fischen im Allgäu has an attractive offer for nature lovers in Oberallgaeu. You can find all info for your next great trip to Fischen im Allgäu in our travel guide: fascinating tours, exciting stories, attractions, custom accommodations and cozy huts.

Haldenwang

Haldenwang offers various possibilities for outdoor pursuits in Oberallgaeu. Our travel guide is full of great tips. Get to know all fascinating tours, attractions and custom accommodations in the area.

Lauben

There is a small but fine selection of cool places worth visiting in Lauben. You can find our suggestions below.

Missen-Wilhams

Missen-Wilhams has an attractive offer for nature lovers in Oberallgaeu. You can find all info for your next great trip to Missen-Wilhams in our travel guide: fascinating tours, exciting stories, diverse ski resorts, attractions, custom accommodations and cozy huts.

Obermaiselstein

Obermaiselstein has an attractive offer for nature lovers in Oberallgaeu. You can find all info for your next great trip to Obermaiselstein in our travel guide: fascinating tours, exciting stories, attractions, custom accommodations and cozy huts.

Oberstaufen

Oberstaufen has an attractive offer for nature lovers in Oberallgaeu. You can find all info for your next great trip to Oberstaufen in our travel guide: fascinating tours, exciting stories, diverse ski resorts, attractions, custom accommodations and cozy huts.

Oberstdorf

Oberstdorf has an attractive offer for nature lovers in Oberallgaeu. You can find all info for your next great trip to Oberstdorf in our travel guide: fascinating tours, exciting stories, great offers, diverse ski resorts, attractions, custom accommodations and cozy huts.

Blumen- und Käuterwiesen oberhalb Hüttenberg mit traumhafter Aussicht

Ofterschwang

Ofterschwang has an attractive offer for nature lovers in Oberallgaeu. You can find all info for your next great trip to Ofterschwang in our travel guide: fascinating tours, exciting stories, attractions, custom accommodations and cozy huts.

Oy-Mittelberg

Oy-Mittelberg offers various possibilities for outdoor pursuits in Oberallgaeu. Our travel guide is full of great tips. Get to know all fascinating tours, exciting stories, attractions and custom accommodations in the area.

Rettenberg

Rettenberg has an attractive offer for nature lovers in Oberallgaeu. You can find all info for your next great trip to Rettenberg in our travel guide: fascinating tours, exciting stories, diverse ski resorts, attractions, custom accommodations and cozy huts.