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The 10 Most Beautiful long-distance hikes in Pfronten

Long-Distance Hiking
· Allgäu
Maximiliansweg
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Difficulty
difficult
407.6 km
150:00 h
19,495 m
19,314 m
The long-distance hiking trail named after King Maximilian II of Bavaria leads from Lindau on Lake Constance once across the state to Berchtesgaden.

Long-Distance Hiking
· Berchtesgadener Land
European Long Distance Trail E4 - German section from Bad Reichenhall to Oberallgäu
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Difficulty
difficult
closed
333 km
151:32 h
19,049 m
18,470 m
The European Long Distance Trail E4 is mostly developed and runs from Cyprus via Bulgaria in a large arc through the Alps to France and Spain. The German section has a very demanding alpine character and passes over numerous high peaks.

Long-Distance Hiking
Via Alpina - Purple Trail
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Difficulty
difficult
1,043.6 km
365:00 h
55,100 m
56,415 m
Internationally known long-distance hiking trail from Slovenia über Österreich to Germany

Long-Distance Hiking
· Chiemgau
Via Alpina - from Unken to Schröcken
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Difficulty
difficult
closed
384.4 km
150:48 h
25,754 m
26,924 m
The Via Alpina Violet Trail takes us through the Limestone Alps from Unken to Schröcken in 24 stages. On our hike we encounter natural beauty such as the Ammergebirge or the Allgäu Alps and are put to the test in terms of surefootedness and nerve strength on one or the other section.

Long-Distance Hiking
· Allgäu
"Wasserläufer"-Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Multi-stage route
382.9 km
111:06 h
11,335 m
11,335 m
The "Wasserläufer"-Route consists of 26 stages (not counting access routes) and is 384 km long.

Long-Distance Hiking
· Allgäu
Wasserläufer Route der Wandertrilogie Allgäu - Etappe 07 - Füssen-Pfronten
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 4
17.2 km
6:00 h
854 m
787 m
Über Stock und Stein, Gipfel und Grate, vorbei an der höchstgelegenen Burgruine des Landes, an einem stillen Bergsee und einer urigen Alpe.

Long-Distance Hiking
· Chiemsee-Alpenland
Maximiliansweg im Chiemsee-Alpenland
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
351.6 km
30:00 h
16,744 m
16,481 m
Auf den Spuren des bayerischen König Maximilian II. - wandern von Lindau bis nach Berchtesgaden. Ein anspruchsvoller Fernwanderweg mit vielen landschaftlichen Highlights und imposanten Berggipfeln. Praktisch eine Alpenüberquerung der bayerischen Alpen von West nach Ost in etwa 22 Etappen.

Long-Distance Hiking
· Allgäu
"Himmelstürmer"-Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Multi-stage route
365.2 km
124:05 h
16,794 m
16,721 m
The "Himmelsstürmer"-Route consists of 24 stage (not counting access routes) and is 342 km long.

Long-Distance Hiking
· Allgäu
Himmelsstürmer Route der Wandertrilogie Allgäu - Etappe 05 - Pfronten - Nesselwang
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 17
10.6 km
3:30 h
673 m
635 m
Schluchtenfeeling, Heuweisenparadiese und Gipfelerlebnisse

Long-Distance Hiking
· Allgäu
Himmelsstürmer Route der Wandertrilogie Allgäu - Etappe 04 - Füssen - Pfronten
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 16
17.3 km
6:00 h
854 m
787 m
Über Stock und Stein, Gipfel und Grate, vorbei an der höchstgelegenen Burgruine des Landes, an einem stillen Bergsee und einer urigen Alpe.
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European Long Distance Trail E4 - German section from Bad Reichenhall to Oberallgäu by Fritz
October 30, 2018
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Ich bin den Weg im Oktober 2017 von Sonthofen nach Aschau im Chiemgau gelaufen und hatte, da es spät im Jahr war, alle Unterkünfte reserviert. Auch ich war größtenteils glücklich, wenn ich andere Menschen getroffen habe (Ausnahmen: Neuschwanstein bis Schlosshöhe & Heimgarten-Herzogstand) Zum Teil war ich auf den Hütten und in den Hotels im Tal der einzige Gast...
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When did you do this route? October 14, 2017
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Wasserläufer Route der Wandertrilogie Allgäu - Etappe 07 - Füssen-Pfronten by Georg
July 08, 2017
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"Wasserläufer"-Trail by Kili
August 14, 2016
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