Best hard trails in Sonthofen

Ascent: First across alpine meadows and forest passages, later up to the Entschenalpe on a tarmac alpine path. At the turn-off to Gaisalpe/Stützel, follow the farm track straight ahead for a short distance, then there are signs again pointing the way up to Falkenalpe. From there to the Schnippenkopf. Beautiful panoramic views of the Illertal, the Hörnerkette, Kleinwalsertal, the Allgäu High Alps, Rotspitze, Retterschwangertal, Oberjoch, Hirschberg and Grünten. The onward route to the...

Panoramic mountain tour over the three peaks Sonnenkopf, Heidelbeerkopf and Schnippenkopf in the Allgäu near Sonthofen, Bavaria As the tour includes longer ascent and descent sections on stony terrain, sturdy footwear is recommended. The mountain huts along the route are great places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Alpine panoramas from the three peaks - Refreshments in mountain huts

Scenic marathon run in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park from Sonthofen. The Allgäu Panorama Marathon was launched in 2007 with the intention of offering participants a scenic route where they can get to know the Hörner Group. The first half is characterised by meadows, trails and stony climbs. The second half begins with a slightly undulating forest run before ending - after a short but steep climb - in a run along the river. --- Accessible by bus and train

A great route that brings a lot of variety into everyday life.

Challenging cycle tour in the Alps. Bavaria. The Silvretta High Alpine Road is one of the most beautiful and popular mountain roads in the Alps and is therefore also known as the "dream road of the Alps for connoisseurs". It connects the Paznaun in Tyrol with the Montafon in Vorarlberg. In the Tyrolean part of this route, the route leads from Galtür to the 2,032 metre high Bielerhöhe. There, the highest mountain in the area, the Piz Buin, towers over the high alpine surroundings. The...

The Allgäu Panorama Marathon has been held once a year since 2009 and has something for everyone – from the Kids’ Run to this ultra-marathon. As there is only a slight change in altitude, there’s no need to bring a change of clothes. The race starts at the Allgäu Outlet Centre and finishes at the indoor swimming pool in Wonnemar (800 metres from the start). A fit runner will take around 10 hours to complete the course. Anyone who finds running downhill difficult should allow for around 11...

Varied circular hiking trail in the Oberallgäu, Bavaria. This circular hike leads from Sonthofen, the Alpine Town of the Year 2005, via Bad Hindelang, Bichel and Burgberg. The route is a good 45 kilometres long in total. However, it can be walked in several shorter daily stages due to the wide range of overnight accommodation options. Highlights of the hike: - Sonthofen - Starzlach - Detour to the Burgberg ruins (optional) - Wertach