The Allgäu Alps rise majestically. At your feet lies a landscape of green meadows, deep blue lakes, rustic huts and wide valleys. Pfronten is an ideal starting point for hiking in the Allgäu.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hiking trails in Pfronten
Hiking Trail
· Allgäu Alps
Legend summit - mountain route on the Breitenberg in Pfronten
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
18.9 km
6:40 h
974 m
974 m
On this path, you walk "above things." The demanding full-day hike leads through the Reichenbach Gorge over a high plateau into the legendary summit world of the Venediger. Running below the Aggenstein summit along the ridge of the Breitenberg, the route offers many natural wonders for the hiker.
Those who wish can also shorten the route and start the walk at the valley station of the Breitenbergbahn or take the cable car to cover the first meters in height.
Hiking Trail
· Pfronten
Dragon View - Circular walk through the pre-Alpine landscape in Pfronten
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.7 km
3:46 h
262 m
262 m
The extensive valley walk leads through the charming, park-like pre-Alpine landscape and offers a wonderful panoramic view over the Pfronten valley, its "guardian dragons" Falkenstein and Kienberg, and the Allgäu Alps rising behind them.
Hiking Trail
· Allgäu
King's Dream - Circular hike around Falkenstein in Pfronten
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
18.7 km
6:35 h
876 m
876 m
This dreamlike hike to the Falkenstein castle ruins offers places full of power and unique views. The full-day route leads after the ascent to Falkenstein over a ridge, the back of the "guardian dragon", to the four-lake viewpoint at Salober and back to Pfronten via Vils.
Hiking Trail
· Allgäu
Höllschlucht hike » Water & Forest
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
closed
7.3 km
2:45 h
466 m
465 m
Varied route through a refreshing gorge with a beautifully located mountain hut as a rewarding destination.
Thematic Trail
· Allgäu
The Moor and Hay Meadow Path
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.2 km
1:45 h
33 m
33 m
On the extensive circuit through the Pfronten moorlands, you can experience the moor in a different light: as a fascinating habitat with many hidden natural treasures.
Hiking Trail
· Allgäu
From hut to hut around Edelsberg in Pfronten
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
12.8 km
4:45 h
839 m
839 m
The charm of the Edelsberg hike lies in being able to admire the Allgäu mountain world from a certain distance. On Edelsberg, there is a panoramic view from the Ammergau Alps to the Nagelfluh chain in the west. Time and again, dreamlike views open up of the pre-Alpine landscape with its numerous lakes. On the route, five mountain huts invite you to stop for a cozy break.
Hiking Trail
· Allgäu
Mountain hike to the Aggenstein
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
15.1 km
6:50 h
1,172 m
1,173 m
The mountain hike up the striking Aggenstein offers unique natural enjoyment and wonderful views of the Allgäu and Tyrolean Alps. Sure-footedness is required.
Hiking Trail
· Allgäu
Valley hike to Kögelweiher and Attlesee
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.6 km
2:00 h
44 m
44 m
Near Pfronten are the Attlesee and Kögelweiher. On the northern shore of Attlesee, the wonderful moor water and a sunbathing lawn with panoramic views invite you to swim. The moor water of Kögelweiher is also a "must" for all bathing fans. Those who make a detour to the Alpe Kögelhof are rewarded with a hearty snack and a very beautiful view of the Ostallgäu mountains.
Thematic Trail
· Allgäu Alps
Jewel Route at Aggenstein
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
2.5 km
1:00 h
33 m
194 m
What is the story behind the legends surrounding the Aggenstein and the Venedigermännlein? Did these figures really exist? On the new Jewel Route at Aggenstein, you will join the Pfronten boy Magnus in searching for the treasures of these Venedigermännlein. Along the way, in addition to the great view, there are stations that invite you to interact and test your dexterity.
Hiking Trail
· Allgäu
Small castle route to the twin ruins
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.8 km
1:15 h
175 m
176 m
Above Zell, the impressive castle ruins of Hohenfrey- and Eisenberg tower on two opposite mountain peaks. They are among the most impressive castle complexes in Bavaria.
Hiking in Pfronten - from flat to alpine
Hiking in autumn in the Allgäu Alps
Video: Pfronten im Allgäu - Pfronten Tourismus
Video: Pfronten im Allgäu - Pfronten Tourismus
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