View of the Allgäu Alps – Ascent to the Hörnle summit loop from Burgberg im Allgäu

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View of the Allgäu Alps – Ascent to the Hörnle summit loop from Burgberg im Allgäu

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View of the Allgäu Alps – Ascent to the Hörnle summit loop from Burgberg im Allgäu

03:41

7.68km

670m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

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 3.35 km for 257 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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908 m

Waterfall in Allgäu

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The path along the water cascades is characterized by roots and stones but very pleasant to walk.

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2.62 km

View of the Allgäu Alps

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Allgäu from above.

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2.64 km

View of the Allgäu Prealps and Sonthofen from Grünten

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Breathtaking all-round view with an impressive panorama.

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3.19 km

Burgberger Hörnle ridge traverse (cable-secured)

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The short ridge leads from the Hörnle to the Grünten. Absolute surefootedness and a head for heights are required here!

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3.30 km

Steel cable safety lines northeast of Burgberger Horn

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Good safety features. Exposed short sections – a head for heights and sure footing are essential.

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3.40 km

Ascent to the Hörnle summit

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The last pathless meters to the summit with easy scrambling

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3.42 km

Burgberger Hörnle summit cross

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The sunset on Hörnle is a dream. The quickest way leads over the south side, following the "Winterweg", then left at about 1150m. If you take the winter path in …

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7.68 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.39 km

1.76 km

828 m

787 m

738 m

178 m

Surfaces

3.09 km

2.50 km

1.74 km

171 m

140 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

10°C

4°C

99 %

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Comments

November 10, 2024,Tour zum Burgberger Hörnle

Today I finally made it to the Burgberger Hörnle ⛰️ after 11 years. I wonder why people keep falling here. 😢 You have to be careful, but you should be everywhere. A bit strenuous, but definitely doable.🥴 Tip: I started walking from the free parking lot by the swimming pool. It's a bit longer, but I'm saving myself the money …

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December 28, 2023,Burgberger Hörnle 🌄

Short tour to the Burgberger Hörnle, hardly any snow on the way up, Grödel was helpful on the way down as there was a lot more snow 😅
There was even a mini sunset to see 🌄

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May 29, 2026,Burgberger Hörnle über Aurikelgrat

@aspenimkasten you can find that out online very easily :)

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August 27, 2024,Nur noch ca. 180 m wären es bis zum Kreuz gewesen, aber nur die Intelligente überlebt. 😉Dennoch, ein besonderes BRAVO ZULU dafür, dass sie es überhaupt versucht hat. 💪

A not so easy mountain tour, for which you need to be very sure-footed and have a head for heights. The ascent is very "scrambley" with lots of roots and stones, and in places it is quite steep (27%), but not dangerous. For people with a fear of heights, it can be a bit uncomfortable due to the very narrow …

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September 5, 2023,🦅Burgberger Hörnle – Wunderschöner Ausblick Runde von Burgberg

A nice round that you can start from the parking lot (€6.00) at the end of Burgberg. However, the tour should not be underestimated and challenges mountain hikers who are sure-footed and free from vertigo, especially in the summit area and on the descent. T4
Even if some steel cables come to the hiker's aid on the descent, this should …

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