The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Swabia
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Last updated: October 13, 2025
On the tour, the mountain catches your eye more and more often
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If you are sure-footed, free from giddiness and reasonably fit, the ascent to the Hochgrat will inspire every passionate alpine hiker.
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Nice, steady gradient... Well-maintained and sometimes quite busy.
A popular pass for road cyclists and, of course, motorcyclists too! :-)
A popular pass for road cyclists and, of course, motorcyclists too! :-)
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This is where the border between 🇩🇪 Bavaria and 🇱🇻 Tyrol runs.
The Mädelejoch is at 1,973 m. The ascent from the Kemptener Hütte took about 30 minutes.
Better weather next time please. 👍🏼
The Mädelejoch is at 1,973 m. The ascent from the Kemptener Hütte took about 30 minutes.
Better weather next time please. 👍🏼
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The Riedberg Pass is Germany's highest passable pass. From fish, the Riedberg Pass is one of the toughest passes in Germany with ramps of more than 16 percent and continuously over twelve percent.
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Steep ascent which is rewarded with a very nice view
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Nice route to ride on the MTB.
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The main ridge of the Allgäu Alps runs over the 1688 meter high Schrofenpass. Broken sections are secured with steel cables and two aluminum bridges. We actually came across mountain …
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A very nice crossing with easy rope protection. Great views of the Fiderepass Hut and the Krumbacher Höhenweg.
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Great hiking mountain with summit panorama!
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