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.
Laufbacher Eck at a Glance#
Address: Laufbacher Eck, Allgäu Alps, Bavaria, Germany
Admission: Free
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -9° - -2° | -11° | 97 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -9° - -2° | -10° | 91 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -6° - 0° | -8° | 102 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -4° - 3° | -4° | 109 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 1° - 9° | 2° | 125 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 4° - 12° | 6° | 158 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 6° - 14° | 10° | 172 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 6° - 14° | 10° | 156 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 4° - 11° | 6° | 115 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 0° - 7° | 1° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -5° - 2° | -6° | 107 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -7° - -1° | -9° | 107 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
