Best trails near Aggenstein-Ostgipfel - 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...

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 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:...