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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Allgäu Alps

Allgäu Alps’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in the Allgäu Alps. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Breitach Gorge

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The water of the Breitach rushes through a narrow gorge made up of almost hundred-meter-high, partly overhanging rock walls, falls further into the depths over rocky banks and sprays fine …

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Lake Vilsalp

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The Vilsalpsee is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Tannheimer Tal, if not in the whole of Tyrol. Nestled in a nature reserve and surrounded by towering …

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Starzlach Gorge

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Nice family excursion destination. in bad weather good footwear and sure-footedness required.

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Buchenegger Waterfalls

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The fall of the powerful water masses over the two steps at the Buchenegg waterfalls is an impressive natural experience. The waterfalls are located in one of the last primeval …

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Fellhorn Summit

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From the Fellhorn, you have a fantastic 360-degree view. Actually, even better than from the Kanzelwand. Along the ridge path between the Kanzelwand and the Fellhorn, you can discover some truly stunning alpine flowers.

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Freibergsee

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Lake Freiberg is located at 930 m above sea level. With a surface area of approximately 16 hectares, it is the largest high mountain lake in the Allgäu region.

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Lower Gaisalp Lake

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Hard to reach, but not so crowded. Wonderful nature! The lake is naturally cold, but in summer you can already swim.

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Hinanger Waterfall

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In autumn, the colors of the forest fascinate, in winter you can marvel at the bizarre ice sculptures.

Tip: Especially in the late afternoon, when the sun slowly bids farewell, the path through the waterfalls is the most impressive.

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Grünten Summit

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Many paths lead to the Grünten. The sunrise here and at the nearby Jägerdenkmal is unique due to the exposed location. For this we recommend the fast ascent from the …

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Oytal Valley

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The path through the Oytal is one of the classics in Oberstdorf and is correspondingly well attended. But still worth it because it's really beautiful.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Allgäu Alps

Breitach Gorge

Lake Vilsalp

Starzlach Gorge

Buchenegger Waterfalls

Fellhorn Summit

Freibergsee

Lower Gaisalp Lake

Hinanger Waterfall

Grünten Summit

Oytal Valley

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