Hikes in Pfronten
Bavaria,Germany
Pfronten is your starting point into the Allgäu and Tyrolean mountains and is ideally situated for easy hikes and challenging mountain tours. The municipality forms the transition from the open Alpine foothills to the high alpine terrain. In this border region of Germany and Austria, majestic mountain peaks and idyllic valleys with picturesque mountain lakes and rivers await you. Pfronten offers you a versatile hiking paradise that is second to none.
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Open the Route PlannerFür Familien mit Kindern eignet sich besonders gut der Kappelweg. Diese gemütliche Wanderung führt entlang des Flusses Wertach und durch idyllische Wiesenlandschaften. Unterwegs können Kinder Tiere beobachten oder einfach nur das Naturerlebnis genießen.
Ein weiteres Highlight sind die Wasserläufe rund um Pfronten, wie zum Beispiel der Alatsee oder der Weißensee. Hier kann man nicht nur wandern, sondern auch schwimmen oder Bootfahren – perfekt für heiße Sommertage!
Die beste Jahreszeit für Wanderungen in Pfronten hängt von den individuellen Vorlieben ab: Im Frühling erwacht die Natur zu neuem Leben und zeigt ihre prächtige Blütenvielfalt; im Sommer kann man bei angenehmen Temperaturen hoch oben auf den Gipfeln spazieren gehen; im Herbst taucht das Laub alles in warme Farben und im Winter bieten die verschneiten Berge eine zauberhafte Kulisse für Winterwanderungen.
Insgesamt bietet Pfronten eine Vielzahl von Wanderwegen, die sowohl Anfänger als auch erfahrene Wanderer begeistern werden. Von gemütlichen Spaziergängen entlang der Flüsse bis hin zu anspruchsvollen Bergtouren – hier ist für jeden etwas dabei. Die natürliche Schönheit dieser Region wird Sie garantiert verzaubern. Also packen Sie Ihre Wanderschuhe ein und erkunden Sie die wunderschönen Wanderwege in Pfronten!
Your first step into adventure - Adventure offers Pfronten Tourismus
With the adventure offers from Pfronten Tourismus, visitors to Pfronten experience the fascination of the outdoors and unforgettable holiday moments. The offers range from e-mountain bike tours with a cosy snack in the rustic mountain hut, yoga on the summit of the Breitenberg or a night in the mountain hut including a tour of the summit – whether alone, with friends or the family, the booking is quick and uncomplicated online or on site at the tourist information! Together with the local guide you will experience your personal adventure in the Allgäu Alps.
Hiking in Pfronten - from flat to alpine
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Experience tradition and customs
Pfronten is not only a paradise for outdoor fans. The Allgäu town offers the opportunity to experience regional cuisine in summer and winter. Tradition and customs are still actively cultivated in Pfronten. Numerous festivals and events offer the opportunity to experience them in an unadulterated way. Visitors can also look forward to recurring sporting events, farmer's theatre performances, concerts by brass bands or performances by traditional costume associations. The Pfronten cattle drive is the highlight of the festival calendar. The end of the alpine summer is always celebrated on the second Saturday in September with a cattle drive through the Pfronten districts and a large festival tent.
On guided hikes and walks through the village with the local guide, those interested in history can also gain insights into the rich past of the alpine community.
What kind of mountains are there in Pfronten?
The most popular mountains in Pfronten are the Breitenberg and the Aggenstein. But the other mountains, such as the Edelsberg, also offer beautiful hiking trails through the Allgäu landscape and views of the Allgäu and Tyrolean Alps. Depending on the hike, you will need to be in good physical condition and, at higher altitudes, sure-footed. The starting points of the tours are usually not far from Pfronten or can be started directly from the town.
Around the Breitenberg
The Breitenberg is accessed by a cable car and a chairlift and is a true paradise for hikers. From family-friendly trails to ascents with an alpine character, there are hiking trails of all levels of difficulty here. Several routes take you up to the summit at 1838 metres above sea level, and you can combine your hiking tours with a ride on the Breitenberg or Hochalp railway.
»Über den Dingen« wandert man auf diesem Weg. Die anspruchsvolle Ganztageswanderung führt durch die Reichenbachklamm über ein Hochplateau in die ...
Through the Reichenbachklamm gorge to the Hausberg mountain
If you are sure-footed, you should not miss the tour through the Reichenbachklamm gorge and its impressive nature. Here you walk along stony paths, stairs, roots and bridges through the gorge along the Reichenbach up to the Breitenberg. The highlight is the 60-metre-high waterfall at the upper vantage point of the gorge.
Diese Tourenvariante führt durch die Reichenbachklamm zur Bergstation der Breitenbergbahn. Die im Sommer angenehm schattige Tour durch die ...
Challenging mountain tour on the Aggenstein
Another hiking highlight in the Pfronten mountain world is the striking Aggenstein. The Aggenstein, with a height of 1985 metres, is already in Tyrol and is well accessible from the Pfronten valley or from Grön. The rocky ascent to the summit is wire-rope secured and quite difficult in places, so you need to be in good shape, free from vertigo and sure-footed. Your efforts will be rewarded with a fabulous view over the sea of peaks of the Tyrolean and Allgäu Alps.
Die Bergtour auf den markanten Aggenstein bietet einmaligen Naturgenuss und wunderbare Ausblicke auf die Allgäuer und Tiroler Alpen.
Hiking by the water in Pfronten
Which lake is in Pfronten?
There are numerous lakes near Pfronten. To the west lies the Grüntensee, while to the east the Weißensee, Alatsee and Alpsee await you, as do the Hopfensee, Forggensee and Schwansee. All of these lakes invite you to take wonderful tours.
Which river flows through Pfronten?
The river Vils flows through Pfronten. If you are looking for a hike that does not require too much physical fitness, you can hike leisurely along the Vils. You can also combine the Vils and the Alatsee on the hike over the Zirmgrat.
The panoramic round tour to the Salober Alm offers a fantastic view over the Allgäu Lake District and lets us follow in the footsteps of King Ludwig.
Cottage romance and exciting experiences for the youngest ones
Young hikers can let off steam on one of 12 themed playgrounds in the Pfronten valley or experience the exciting legend of the little Venetians, who are said to have hunted for valuable treasures in the Aggenstein long ago, on the Jewel Trail on the Breitenberg. Another motivational aid is the Pfronten children's hut pass (available at the mountain huts and at the tourist information office).
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