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The guardian of the Allgäu: Grünten crossing - Allgäu Alps

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The guardian of the Allgäu: Grünten crossing - Allgäu Alps

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The guardian of the Allgäu: Grünten crossing - Allgäu Alps

05:05

10.2km

900m

Hiking

A beautiful but challenging tour over the summit of the Grünten, known as the "Guardian of the Allgäu". Fantastic panoramic views over the entire Alpine foothills await you.

To get to the start and finish of the tour, you can use the ring bus line 11, which also runs through…

Last updated: August 26, 2024

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.26 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.86 km

Alpe Kammeregg

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great location, excellent views of the greenery, beautiful sun terrace

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5.19 km

Jäger memorial on Grünten

Highlight • Monument

Great viewing point on the Grünten, from which you can take photos in all directions.

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5.64 km

Hochwartspitze and the Grünten transmitter

Highlight • Summit

For technology enthusiasts. Only staff and material, no public operation

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6.26 km

Grüntenhaus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautifully located hut where you can strengthen yourself for the last part of the ascent or enjoy a tasty snack with a wonderful view after the summit.

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7.18 km

View of the Allgäu Prealps and Sonthofen from Grünten

Highlight • Viewpoint

Breathtaking all-round view with an impressive panorama.

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.47 km

1.94 km

1.60 km

1.04 km

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

2.81 km

1.74 km

816 m

767 m

611 m

364 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,670 m)

Lowest point (750 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

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Comments

July 12, 2025,Der Wächter des Allgäus: Grünten-Überquerung – Allgäuer Alpen

There were always great hiking trails. We took the train to Immenstadt and then the bus to Rettenberg. From there we walked... The highest point, the Jägerdenkmal, was a very steep climb. We then saw stunning mountains and lakes. There were lots of narrow paths along the way. There were lots of stones and roots towards Burgberg. It was worth …

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August 20, 2024

A beautiful but challenging tour over the summit of the Grünten, known as the "Guardian of the Allgäu". Fantastic panoramic views over the entire Alpine foothills await you. 
﻿
To get to the start and finish of the tour, you can use the ring bus line 11, which also runs through Sonthofen and Immenstadt:
﻿alpsee-gruenten.de/ringbus﻿

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The guardian of the Allgäu: Grünten crossing - Allgäu Alps

Alpe Kammeregg

Jäger memorial on Grünten

Hochwartspitze and the Grünten transmitter

Grüntenhaus

View of the Allgäu Prealps and Sonthofen from Grünten

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