Best camping trails in Pfronten
4.6(162 reviews)
Explore the most popular camping trails near Pfronten with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.7 (52)·Hard·14 km·Est. 6–7 hrPopular circular hiking trail in Allgäu, Bavaria This is a varied circular hike south of Pfronten. Sturdy shoes and surefootedness are necessary for the Reichenbachklamm, especially after precipitation or snowfall. There are places to stop. Accessible by bus and train. Highlights of the hike: - Reichenbach Gorge - Magnificent views over the Allgäu and as far as Tyrol - mountain streams - Summit of the Breitenberg - Mountain station of the Hochalpbahn
- 4.6 (43)·Hard·14.3 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrPopular circular route to the Bad Kissinger Hütte, Bavaria. The hike to the Bad Kissinger Hütte is one of the most beautiful tours in the Tannenheimer Tal and makes hikers' hearts beat faster. In summer, there are stunning views and lots of wildflowers along the way, from alpine roses to gentian. The route from Pfronten/Steinach railway station leads from the valley floor to the hut. The partly steep ascent is rewarded with a fantastic torrent gorge, the Reichenbachklamm. The route is...
- 4.5 (11)·Hard·11.4 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic circular route in the Bavarian Ostallgäu near Pfronten. This hiking route leads from the Breitenbergbahn valley station through the wild and romantic Reichenbachklamm gorge. Through the old forest with its large boulders, the natural gorge via steps and rope fixings, with the impressive waterfall as the highlight,can be discovered, Afterwards, the route continues to the beautifully situated Hochalphütte (refreshment stop) on the Breitenberg, from where a fabulous panoramic view of...
- 4.6 (10)·Hard·15.4 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPanoramic hike to the Breitenberg and the Osterlhütte from Pfronten-Steinach in Bavaria The route can be reached by bus and train (Pfronten-Steinach railway station). There are also great places to stop for refreshments along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful view with Alpine panorama from the Breitenberg - Spend the night at the campsite in Steinach - Refreshments on the Breitenberg and in Steinach
- 4.2 (8)·Moderate·22.5 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrScenic mountain bike tour in the Allgäu, Bavaria. This MTB tour in the Allgäu Alps begins with a relaxed section on paved roads and paths along the Seebach stream. This is followed by a climb of several kilometres to the mountain station of the Hochalpbahn cable car. There, the strenuous part of the tour is over and you can look forward to a long downhill section, some of which runs in tight serpentines, which leads you back down into the valley. Highlights of the tour: - Views over the...
- 4.8 (12)·Hard·20.8 km·Est. 7–8 hrPanoramic circular route in Bavaria. Pfrontner's local mountain has two very different faces: from the mountain station of the Breitenberg cable car, there are just 100 metres of altitude to cover on wide tracks and footpaths. A correspondingly large number of excursionists can be found on this side of the mountain. Coming from the west, however, 900 metres in altitude have to be overcome on a rather lonely ridge hike. This circular route leads once around the Breitenberg. It starts at the...
- Hard·20.1 km·Est. 8–8.5 hrFrom the lush green slopes of the Allgäu, this stage leads through the densely wooded Breitenberg to the rocky summit of the Aggenstein at 1,987m. By crossing the ridge, you also cross the state border between Germany and Austria. The Bad Kissinger Hütte invites you to take a break before heading steeply downhill into the sunny Tannheimer Tal with its famous St. Nicholas Cathedral. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here:...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest camping trail in Pfronten?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Pfronten is Breitenberg MTB. This trail is estimated to be 22.5 km long.
Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Pfronten?
Pfronten: With an ascent of 1,290 m, Via Alpina Purple Trail, Segment 64 : Pfronten - Tannheim has the most elevation gain of all of the camping trails in the area. The next highest ascent for camping trails is Bad Kissinger Hütte with 1,135 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult camping trail in Pfronten?
The most popular and difficult camping trail in Pfronten is Ostlerhütte and Reichenbachklamm with a 4.7-star rating from 52 reviews.