Laufbacher Eck
Mountain Alpine ridge and peak in Bavaria's Allgäu Alps
Alpine summit in the Allgäu Alps (Bavaria) used as a waypoint on ridge hikes and via ferrata routes; walkers find steep meadows, limestone faces and mountain huts.
How to Get to Laufbacher Eck #
Access is via municipal roads in the Allgäu region; nearest trailheads are served by local parking and public bus routes. Plan for a day hike or a multi-day ridge route depending on ambitions.
Tips for Visiting Laufbacher Eck #
- Start early if planning to continue into the Allgäu ridge; mountain weather can change quickly and mornings are often clearest.
- The trail up Laufbacher Eck is steep in parts - use poles if prone to knee strain on descents.
- Respect seasonal pasture closures and be aware of grazing cattle on summer routes.
Best Time to Visit Laufbacher Eck #
The main hiking season runs from late June to September; outside that window trails may be snowy or muddy.
Weather & Climate near Laufbacher Eck #
Laufbacher Eck's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1431 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (172 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
