If you're a mountain and wilderness lover, a huge number of marked trails await you in Sonthofen to explore the area and discover all its incredible beauty. This page features a selection of the best mountaineering routes recommended by outdoor enthusiasts and local experts Filter the results to suit your needs and your experience level. Each route contains all the information you need when planning your mountaineering trip in Sonthofen where spectacular panoramas and breathtaking views await you!
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful mountain hikes in Sonthofen
Mountain Hike
· Allgäu Alps
Over the Burgberger Hörnle to Grünten
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
moderate
11.4 km
5:30 h
1,120 m
1,120 m
Climbing the very scenic "Guardian of the Allgäu" from the south is particularly varied.
Mountain Hike
· Allgäu
Panorama route Sonnenkopf - Heidelbeerkopf - Schnippenkopf with public transport
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
17.5 km
7:00 h
1,224 m
1,164 m
Scenic crossing of the three summits Sonnenkopf - Heidelbeerkopf and Schnippenkopf from Altstädten station to Oberstdorf station on the Oberallgäu Panorama route.
Mountain Hike
· Allgäu
Ascent to Schnippenkopf (1833m) via Sonnenkopf (1712m) and Heidelbeerkopf | An Allgäu dream trail
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
9.3 km
4:15 h
845 m
845 m
A rather easy to moderate circular route over three summits. The trails are often steeper but never difficult. Not recommended when wet, as it can become very slippery. The ridge hike between the summits is somewhat exposed, requiring surefootedness and a head for heights.
Mountain Hike
· Allgäu
Imberger Horn and Strausberg crossing
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Difficulty
moderate
15.1 km
7:00 h
865 m
865 m
Moderate mountain route to the Imberger Horn high above Bad Hindelang
Mountain Hike
· Allgäu Alps
Over the Burgberger Hörnle to the Grünten
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.2 km
5:30 h
1,000 m
1,000 m
Due to its exposed location, the Grünten is also known as the guardian of the Allgäu. Anyone who has enjoyed the overwhelming view will grant the summit this title.
Mountain Hike
· Allgäu
From the Sonnenklause to the Sonnenkopf
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Difficulty
moderate
6.5 km
3:30 h
669 m
669 m
Beautiful, partly steep tour, which offers a wonderful view over the Illertal and the Rettenschwang valley at the summit.
Mountain Hike
· Allgäu
From Sonthofen via Sonnenkopf and Heidelbeerkopf to Langenwang
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
18.1 km
7:30 h
1,122 m
1,092 m
First, we experience the town of Sonthofen with its pedestrian zone and the Ecological Park. During the ascent to Sonthofer and Altstädter Hof and while crossing several summits at Sonnenkopf and Heidelbeerkopf, we enjoy numerous breathtaking views into the Iller valley, towards the Hörner group and Nagelfluh chain, into the Hindelang mountain range, and into the Kleinwalsertal with the distinctive Ifen and the Gottesacker plateau.
Mountain Hike
· Allgäu
Burgberg ruin - Hörnle - Grünten - Starzlachklamm
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.8 km
6:30 h
1,016 m
1,021 m
Great route where sure-footedness and a head for heights are a must. Those who take on the steep ascent to Burgberger Hörnle and Grünten are rewarded with numerous fantastic views.
Mountain Hike
· Allgäu
Circular route from the mountain guesthouse "Zum oberen Horn" to Burgschrofen
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Difficulty
moderate
4.3 km
1:55 h
362 m
362 m
Scenic route with cable car support near Bad Hindelang
Mountain Hike
· Allgäu
Imberger Horn
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6.9 km
3:30 h
600 m
600 m
Scenic ridge route over Bad Hindelang


