Best trails near Aggenstein - Nordwand

Popular 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...

Popular mountain hike in the Tannheimer Tal from Grän to the Aggenstein. Highlights of the hike: - Interesting hiking trails for experienced mountaineers with great views - Hike also suitable outside the main season, as the ascent is via the south side and is also snow-free in spring/autumn - Secured passages around the summit where you have to climb/clamber

Alpine circular hike in the Allgäu and Tyrolean Alps, Germany/Austria. Two peaks - the striking Aggenstein in the Allgäu Alps and the Brentenjoch in the Tyrolean Alps - are climbed on this mountain tour, which is rich in magnificent views. Most of the time you are at altitudes of over 1500 metres above sea level and hike on narrow, sometimes steep paths. Sufficient water, sun protection, sure-footedness, a good level of fitness and sturdy shoes are a must. You should also be free from...

This alpine circular route in the Tannheim mountains connects two striking peaks on the Austrian-German border. The ascent to Aggenstein 1,986 metres leads through steep, rocky sections, where wire ropes provide support for the short scramble to the summit cross. From the summit, the view extends over the Allgäu foothills and the Tyrolean Alps. The route continues over ridge lines and mountain meadows to the Brentenjoch 2,000 metres. The terrain consists of forest paths, alpine meadows and...

From Lumberg, the loop first heads toward Grän before beginning the steady climb to Aggenstein. As elevation increases, the Tannheim Valley gradually falls away below while woodland and meadows give way to more open slopes and rockier terrain. Near the summit, the trail becomes noticeably steeper and passes through a rocky gully where sure-footedness is important. From the top, broad views open across the Tannheim Valley and far into the Allgäu. The route then descends to Bad Kissinger Hütte,...

This route follows Stage 24 of the Himmelsstürmer Route and links Bad Kissinger Hütte with Pfronten. From the hut, the trail first passes below the Aggenstein summit. Sure-footed hikers can make a short detour to the summit cross, where the ascent is partly secured with fixed cables. From there, views extend across the Alpine foothills toward Forggensee. The Himmelsstürmer Route itself continues through mountain pines and then crosses a grassy high plateau toward Breitenberg. After passing...

From 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:...