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.
Grünten at a Glance#
Website: https://www.allgaeu.de
Hours: Mountain access 24/7; cable car hours seasonal (typically spring-autumn)
Admission: Access to trails free; seasonal Grünten cable car tickets vary (approx. €6-€12 one way/return depending on operator and season)
About Grünten#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - 1° | -7° | 95 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -6° - 1° | -6° | 95 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -4° - 4° | -3° | 105 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -1° - 7° | 0° | 108 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 4° - 12° | 6° | 124 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 6° - 15° | 11° | 171 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 9° - 18° | 13° | 182 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 9° - 18° | 13° | 168 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 6° - 14° | 10° | 122 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 2° - 10° | 4° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -3° - 4° | -3° | 111 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -5° - 2° | -5° | 107 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |