Alpinklettern an der Trettachspitze Photo: Johanna Singer, Outdooractive Climbing

Alpine climbing routes in the Oberallgäu

Bavaria, Germany

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If people talk about alpine climbing in the Oberallgäu, one immediately thinks of the typical grass-covered mountains. The "Höfats" (IV) in particular awaits mountaineers with steep and challenging climbing walls with fantastic views. Other peaks that wait to be climbed are "Trettachspitze" (IV), "Gimpel" and "Schneck".

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The 10 Most Beautiful alpine climbing routes in the Oberallgäu

On the 7th pitch (IV+), the distinctive spruce trees below

Alpine Climbing · Allgäu

Rädlergrat (Himmelhorn)

Premium content Difficulty VI difficult

25 km

10:30 h

1,444 m

Very serious alpine undertaking over a razor-sharp ridge with steep grass up to 70 ° and rock difficulties up to the 6th degree (UIAA), only a few pitons available (one of Walter Pause´s routes in extreme rock)

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South ridge (Burgberger Hörnle)

Premium content Difficulty IV, 4a easy

3.4 km

4:00 h

550 m

Short and easily secured climbing up to the 4th grade (III/A0), perfect for getting started with alpine climbing

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Alpine Climbing · Allgaeu Alps

Schwarze Wand (Northern Fuchskarspitze)

Premium content Difficulty V+, 5b difficult

15 km

9:00 h

1,188 m

1,179 m

The „Schwarze Wand“ on the Northern Fuchskarspitze is a well-secured, enjoyable climb and it has a beautiful, solid cliff up from the third pitch. Above all, it offers climbers who don´t have that much experience in alpine climbing a good exercise in building mid-route belays and in orientation.

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Der Krottenspitzgrat - längster Grat der Allgäuer Alpen

Alpine Climbing · Allgäu

Über die Krottenspitzen - der längste Allgäuer Grat

Premium content Difficulty IV difficult

31.6 km

14:00 h

2,500 m

Landschaftlich grandiose Überschreitung des längsten Grates der Allgäuer Alpen. Anspruchsvolle Kletterstellen bis in den IV. Grad, ausgesetztes Gehgelände in brüchigem Fels, mehrere Abseilstellen und nicht zuletzt die schiere Länge der Unternehmung bilden ein Anforderungsprofil, dem nur erfahrene Allround-Alpinisten gewachsen sind.

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in the dihedral ramp of the 3rd pitch (IV+)

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Schwarzer Riss (Trettachspitze)

Premium content Difficulty V+, 5b moderate

6.6 km

8:00 h

492 m

1,461 m

Vertical, exposed climbing in mostly firm, compact rock through the west face of the Trettachspitze (alpine classic)

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Höfats Südwestgrat (IV) und die Überschreitung vom West- auf den Ostgipfel (III) gesehen vom Kegelkopf

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Höfats Southwest Ridge (IV)

Premium content Difficulty IV difficult

18.3 km

11:00 h

1,500 m

A truly wild dance on a knife edge. Only alpine climbers experienced in steep grabs, who can keep a cool head even in brittle, poorly secured rocky terrain, will be able to enjoy what is perhaps the most elegant ascent of the „uerischsten“ mountain. The exposure on the sharp and steep ridge edge is enormous, even by Höfats standards! An unforgettable dream tour for the aforementioned clientele.

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Alpine Climbing · Allgäu

Schneckgespenst (Schneck east face)

Premium content Difficulty VII-, 6a+ difficult

15.7 km

11:00 h

1,200 m

Vertical and exposed wall climbing in mostly solid, rough rock in the famous east face of the Schneck

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Spiralriss (Eastern Wengenkopf)

Premium content Difficulty V, 5a+ moderate

4.2 km

6:00 h

246 m

Short, but still rewarding climbing not far from the Nebelhornbahn (in the spiral crack that gives it its name, you can only enjoy climbing without a backpack)

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South Ridge (Southern Höllhorn)

Premium content Difficulty VI-, 5b difficult

27.1 km

8:00 h

1,350 m

Alpine pleasure climbing in mostly solid rock in the beautiful surroundings of the Allgäu Alps

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Bayerländerweg (Western Wengenkopf)

Premium content Difficulty V- difficult

27.1 km

13:00 h

1,555 m

The Bayerländerweg leads over the shady north-west pillar up to the Western Wengenkopf, there are drilled belays and intermediate safety devices, beautiful climbing spots in solid rock, and lots of loose rock in the easy terrain

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