Geiselstein in Buching

The hostage stone in Buching is a 1884 Metre high, very striking mountain near Füssen, which is also often referred to as the Ostallgäuer Matterhorn. Dreamlike hiking trails lead, past lush green meadows, along this mountain. Especially for climbers, it is a real paradise, because it offers them many attractive routes of different difficulty levels.

The Geiselstein is without a doubt one of the most interesting and beautiful mountains in the Ammergau Alps. On the summit of the Geiselstein awaits a dreamlike view of the Forggensee, the largest lake in the Allgäu. However, the hostage stone is not easy to climb. Even the normal route is only recommended to mountain hikers who have sufficient freedom from dizziness, safety and climbing experience. Those who do not count themselves among them should be content with charming hikes around the mountain. The best way to reach the Geiselstein is to take the Kenzenbus from the municipality of Halblech through the Halblech valley to the Wankerflech or the Kenzenhütte. Instead of The bus can do this. 12 Kilometer long distance also well covered by bike. The Kenzenhütte is a privately operated, rustic mountain hut, which pampers its guests with delicious Allgäu delicacies and invites them to stay comfortable. From this hut you walk around 45 Minutes to the Kenzensattel, from which it takes about an hour to climb to the Geiselsteinsattel. Normal mountain hikers can use well-developed mountain walks here to circle the massive. As I said, climbing the hostage stone is only recommended to experienced mountaineers. However, those who have experience in alpine climbing can look forward to a variety of routes of different characters and levels of difficulty at Geiselstein. The longest climbing routes on Geiselstein have a length of around 400 meters and you find them on the north face.

A possible tour of the Geiselstein starts at Wankerfleck, a pretty valley floor in the Ammergau Alps. The Wankerfleck can be reached by the Kenzenbus from Halblech, which runs several times a day. At the beginning, a cozy hiking route awaits you at the Wankerfleck, which leads past green meadows and idyllic streams. But quickly it goes uphill in narrow sweeps. The hike first runs around the north side of the Geiselstein to the Geiselsteinjoch. Until now, it is also quite easy to master without mountain climbing experience. Now awaits an alpine climbing, which is of the difficulty level 2 is assigned. Over a narrow channel in the western wall it goes over tapped rocks to the summit. There is a risk of rockfall due to preceding mountaineers. For the hardships of the ascent, you will be rewarded on the summit of the Geiselstein with a magnificent view over the Allgäuer Königswinkel, which will remain unforgettable. After you have recovered a bit at the summit and enjoyed the magnificent views sufficiently, you go back to the Geiselsteinjoch and continue downhill over debris. After a short climb on the pedestal saddle, which is at a height of 1650 meters, you have the opportunity to extend this mountain tour and make a detour to the Kenzenkopf. The original mountain hike continues, along the beautiful Kenzenwasserfall, to the Kenzenhütte, which is located at an altitude of 1294 meters are located. There you can strengthen yourself with hearty cottage meals and drinks. Overnight accommodation is also available here.

Overall expect to wait for climbing fans at Geiselstein over 40 Climbing routes of various levels of difficulty. You are guaranteed to open your heart here on this mountain. One of the highlights on the Geiselstein is the so-called “Peitinger Weg”, which offers a water-groove rope length that makes wonderful free climbing possible. The difficulty of this route is 6+. One of the classics on Geiselstein is the circa 500 Metre long “Herzogweg”, which was already in the year 1920 was committed for the first time. The now renovated route has a difficulty of 4 up to 5 on. Between the north and east walls is the route “In the eighth sky”, which has a difficulty level of 8 and is technically highly demanding. Clamping wedges cannot be used here, instead you have to secure yourself with normal or drilling hooks. On all the walls of the mountain you will find more beautiful climbing routes in the difficulty levels 3 up to 9. Anyone who stays in Füssen and likes to climb should therefore definitely write down the hostage stone on the excursion list.

The Geiselstein – the so-called Matterhorn of the Ostallgäu – is really a dream destination for mountaineers and climbers. Even hikers come around the mountain fully at their expense. You can climb this summit only with the appropriate equipment, with experience and in compliance with all safety precautions. On site, however, there is also the opportunity to take a Bergsteig course and thus acquire the necessary skills. This is definitely worthwhile, because after the hardships of the ascent you will be rewarded with beautiful views.