Grünten
Mountain Bavarian mountain offering panoramic views and cable car
Grünten overlooks the Allgäu region in Bavaria and offers marked hiking trails, a summit restaurant and cable-car access-used for day walks and panoramic views of the Alpine foreland.
A mountain in the Allgäu region of Bavaria, Germany, notable for its prominent profile above the surrounding foothills and valleys.
The mountain has long served as a landmark for local communities and for traditional alpine pasture use; modern recreational use developed with established hiking paths and mountaineering activity in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Rises above the southern Bavarian foothills in the Allgäu region of Bavaria, accessible from nearby towns and villages in the Oberallgäu district.
- Elevation: Sits at roughly 1,738 metres above sea level, making it one of the prominent peaks on the northern edge of the Allgäu Alps
What to See #
- Summit: The summit area rises to about 1,738 metres and provides the main viewpoints over the Allgäu region and the Iller valley.
How to Get to Grünten #
Grünten is reachable by car from Kempten (approx. 30-40 minutes) or Sonthofen/Rettenberg. Regional buses serve the valley towns; trailheads and parking are signposted from the B19 and local municipal roads.
Tips for Visiting Grünten #
- Start early to avoid afternoon thunder in summer; the summit can develop surprise weather.
- If using the cable car, buy a return ticket-walkers often regret not having the descent option after a long ridge scramble.
- Bring a map: the area has a network of trails and alpine routes that look similar until the last signpost.
Best Time to Visit Grünten #
Best visited from late spring through early autumn for hiking; winter visits are for experienced snow travellers.
Weather & Climate near Grünten #
Grünten's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1484 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (182 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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