Heilbronner Weg

Popular circular route in the Allgäuer Hohalpen, Bavaria. The Heilbronner Weg is a path steeped in history, whose roots go back to 1899. The version of the path that is finished today was completely polished in 2000. The Heilbronner Weg is one of the absolute mountaineering highlights and is one of the oldest via ferratas in Germany. It is also the highest alpine mountain trail in Germany, which is partly rugged, exposed and in many places secured by steel cables. The progress is mostly embedded in the rock and later mainly directly on the ridge of the central Allgäu main ridge. The views of the surrounding mountain peaks are breathtaking. From the Birgsau Alpe Eschbasch the path leads past the Petersalpe snack bar and the Einzianhütte. From there it goes to the Rappenseehütte (2091 m). Behind the hut the route climbs to the Große Steinscharte and finally through the cirque to the start of the insurance. Above the Rappenseehütte it becomes quite technical and very steep. Climbing is required and a helmet and harness are recommended (sites up to A/B). The route is not recommended for inexperienced hikers. Bad weather makes the trail even more slippery and technical. From the Bockkarscharte the path finally descends very steeply (zigzag, A) into the Vordere Bockkar and reaches the Waltenberger Haus in the rubble field. From the hut it goes steeply down the marked hiking trail to Einödsbach (1114 m) and from there on the road back to Birgsau or to the Fellhornbahn car park. Highlights: - Great views - Climbing games - the highest alpine trail in Germany