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Hörner route

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  • With the Hörnerbahn to the Bolsterlanger Horn
    With the Hörnerbahn to the Bolsterlanger Horn
    Photo: Wolfgang E. Schulz, alpenvereinaktiv.com

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    Panoramic hike above the Illertal.
    moderate
    Distance 12.5 km
    4:30 h
    356 m
    939 m
    1,663 m
    848 m
    Constant up and down over the Hörner chain. Narrow mountain paths alternate with farm roads. From Ofterschwang to Kierwang along the road. The route can also be shortened by bus.
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    Rangiswanger Horn, 1,663 m
    Lowest point
    Ofterschwang, 848 m
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    Safety information

    Risk of slipping when wet.

    Roadbook

    With the ascent aid to Bolsterlanger Horn - Weiherkopf - Rangiswanger Horn - Fahnengehrenalpe (from here a detour to Ofterschwanger Horn can also be made) - Oberegg - Hochbichlhütte - descent to Ofterschwang - Sigiswang Kierwang - parking lot at the Hörnerbahn.
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    Aussichtspunkt Rangiswanger Horn
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    Aussichtspunkt Ofterschwanger Horn
    Aussichtspunkt Ofterschwanger Horn
    Blick auf den Allgäuer Hauptkamm
    Weltcup-Hütte
    Ofterschwang im Panoramablick
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    Parkplatz

    Public transport

    Bus connection from Ofterschwang to Bolsterlang.

    Directions

    A7 to Kempten, A980 to Waltenhofen, B19 to Fischen and then right to Bolsterlang.

    Parking

    Parking lot at the valley station of the Hörnerbahn.

    Coordinates

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    47.460667, 10.205591
    DMS
    47°27'38.4"N 10°12'20.1"E
    UTM
    32T 590864 5257062
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Enjoy hiking Allgäu ISBN 978-37654-4837-9

    Author’s map recommendations

    Bavarian State Survey Office Allgäu Alps

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    Equipment

    Standard hiking equipment. Telescopic poles recommended.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    12.5 km
    Duration
    4:30 h
    Ascent
    356 m
    Descent
    939 m
    Highest point
    1,663 m
    Lowest point
    848 m
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