Best trails near Hochalpkreuz

Popular 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

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...

Panoramic hike to the Ostlerhütte. The hike begins opposite the Fallmühle inn in the Achtal valley. The trail initially starts as a forest path, but soon turns into a steep, natural mountain path. This path leads uphill through a coniferous forest, where the ground is characterised by roots and stones, which requires surefootedness. The ascent leads up to the western ridge of the Breitenberg and follows this ridge path to the summit at the Ostlerhütte.

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...

Panoramic 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

Scenic 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...

Panoramic 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...

Crisp power tour with elements of the Pfrontner MTB marathon. With a good 2,000 metres in altitude and challenging sections, fitness and technique must be right! Demanding descents challenge experts and require the right equipment. Start: Bikepoint Nesselwang - Alpenstr. - Sportheim Böck - Fichtelhütte - downhill (be careful!) - Vilstal - Vilstalstr heading east - over bridge - Himmelreich - downhill (be careful!) - Achtal - cycle path heading south, towards Grän - Breitenberg - downhill (be...

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:...