Climbing paths around Füssen in the Allgäu

Around Füssen in the Ostallgäu you will find some very attractive climbing routes. The old mountaineering discipline of climbing has a long tradition and is enjoying increasing popularity again in recent years. Around Füssen there are climbing walkways for every requirement. In particular, the mountain sports center Tegelberg is a Mecca for climbers; Even beginners and sporty ambitious families get their money's worth here.

A climbing path is a secured climbing path in the natural mountains with, among other things, iron ladders and ropes. With climbing, difficult routes in the mountains should also be made walkable for non-climbers. The Italian name “Via Ferrata” has also become established for a climbing route, which translates to “iron road”. Climbing paths have been around for a very long time, already in the year 1873 He led one to the Zugspitze. The first climbing route in the Ostallgäu was built in the year 1938. It leads through the Yellow Wall on the north side of the Tegelberg and will be presented in more detail later in this article. Climbing walkways enjoy an increasing popularity and fascination. The reason for this is likely to be found in the combination of nature experience and adventure. In addition, the walking on a climbing path – unlike other climbing in the high mountains – is also possible alone. However, you should never underestimate the climbing. Vertigo-freeness and safety of stepping are just as essential as taking a climbing-walk equipment. This should consist of a climbing belt, a mountaineering helmet and a commercially available Climbing platform set, which usually contains a cable brake and two pieces of cable with one climbing platform carabiner each. The difficulty of climbing is assessed from A (relatively easy) to E (extremely difficult). Below we introduce you to some climbing walkways around Füssen in the Allgäu.

Mountain Sports Centre Tegelberg

On the Tegelberg in Schwangau, which is a popular excursion destination in every season, you will find three closely spaced climbing walkways with different levels of difficulty. The Tegelberg has an altitude of 1881 Meters and belongs to the nature reserve of the Ammergau Alps. Not far from the mountain are the world-famous Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles. The Tegelberg enjoys great popularity among hikers, dragon and paragliders as well as in the cold season among winter sports enthusiasts. At the valley station of the Tegelbergbahn there is a summer toboggan railway, which is very popular with children. But hikers in particular get their money's worth at Tegelberg. Here you will find an extensive network of trails for every demand – from cozy to sporty ambitious – that leads through a magnificent natural landscape.

With the establishment of the mountain sports center Tegelberg, the summit has also become a mecca for climbers. With its training and information building at the Tegelberg valley station, which has a training element and a climbing rock, the Tegelberg Mountain Sports Centre is the ideal point of contact for all beginners in climbing. Here you will be competently instructed in this mountain sports discipline. Then it goes to the practice on the Family Climbing Trail "Yellow Wall", which is divided into difficulty category A. This is achieved after one 30-minütigen Climbing at height of 1200 metres. The climbing path leads over a cable bridge and connects hiking sections with shorter climbing phases. Furthermore, experienced climbing walkers are waiting for two more challenging climbing walks on the Tegelberg. The so-called “Tegelberg climbing steep” falls below the difficulty level B to C, and in summer 2011 Completed “fingersteep” is even classified in category D. All three climbing platforms meet below the mountain railway station. After a short ascent you reach the summit, where you can, for example, in the Tegelberghaus, the former Royal Bavarian hunting house of Maximilian II., first of all strengthen with Allgäu delicacies and enjoy the dreamlike view of the Allgäuer Königswinkel. If you want, you will also find great hiking trails on the summit of the Tegelberg, which lead further into the nature reserve "Ammergebirge". With the Tegelbergbahn you can easily return to the valley. 

The Tegelberg Mountain Sports Centre is considered unique in its construction and conception. It is not only aimed at sporting use, but also at therapeutic and educational use. In particular, the “Yellow Wall” climbing platform is very suitable for “experience pedagogy” and therapeutic climbing under the guidance of a professional mountain guide. Above all, the “Yellow Wall” climbing route is very suitable for beginners and families who want to combine dreamlike nature experiences with a bit of adventure.

Friedberger Klettersteig

The Friedberger Klettersteig is relatively easy to master with its difficulty level B and it offers fantastic landscape impressions. It is located above the popular Tannheimer Valley in the Tannheimer Alpen. The climbing walkway is suitable for beginners, but tread safety and freedom from dizziness are necessary. In addition, you should not do without the climbing platform set and the other, already presented, equipment. The Friedberger Klettersteig is best reached from Grän in the Tannheimer Valley. If you use the cable car to Füssener Jöchle, you do not have to climb too many meters uphill to reach the climbing piste. The Friedberger Steig offers wonderful Views over the Tannheim Valley and unforgettable landscape impressions. After climbing the climbing route, you have the opportunity to stop at the Tannheimer Hütte or the Gimpelhaus to rest there and be pampered with delicious Allgäu specialties.

EDELRID climbing climber

The EDELRID climbing piste is located at Bad Hindelang-Oberjoch and leads from the Isel summit through the Iseler rock faces to the 31 Meters higher Kühgund summit. The climbing route is well secured and also very suitable for beginners. From it you can enjoy unforgettable views of the dreamlike landscape and feel at one with nature. The mountain railway at the Isel summit brings you almost to the entrance of the climbing piste.

Hindelanger climbing path

The Hindelanger Klettersteig is one of the most popular in the Bavarian Alps, but it is also one of the longest and most strenuous. He leads from the fog horn to the Big Thumb. Although there are intermediate descents at several points on the climbing route and thus the possibility of breaking off the walk, the Hindelanger climbing route is only recommended to experienced people who are strong in condition, dizzy and safe to foot. Local mountain schools also offer climbing routes for beginners. Beautiful landscape views and impressions are guaranteed on the Hindelang Climbing Route.

Further charming climbing routes around Füssen in the Allgäu are the already since 1975 the existing Mindelheimer Klettersteig near Oberstdorf and the 1899 opened Heilbronner Weg, which connects the mountains “Mädelegabel” and the “High Light” near Oberstdorf. The climbing paths around Füssen are excellently suited to enjoy the dreamlike mountain landscape of the Allgäu Alps with all senses.