Allgäu Alps
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The Allgäu Alps are a mountain range
in the Northern Limestone Alps
, located in Bavaria
in Germany
and Tyrol
and Vorarlberg
in Austria
. The range lies directly east of Lake Constance
.
Mountain range
A mountain range is a single, large mass consisting of a succession of mountains or narrowly spaced mountain ridges, with or without peaks, closely related in position, direction, formation, and age; a component part of a mountain system or of a mountain chain...
in the Northern Limestone Alps
Northern Limestone Alps
The Northern Limestone Alps are the ranges of the Eastern Alps north of the Central Eastern Alps located in Austria and the adjacent Bavarian lands of southeastern Germany. The distinction from the latter group, where the higher peaks are located, is based on differences in geological composition...
, located in Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and Tyrol
Tyrol (state)
Tyrol is a state or Bundesland, located in the west of Austria. It comprises the Austrian part of the historical region of Tyrol.The state is split into two parts–called North Tyrol and East Tyrol–by a -wide strip of land where the state of Salzburg borders directly on the Italian province of...
and Vorarlberg
Vorarlberg
Vorarlberg is the westernmost federal-state of Austria. Although it is the second smallest in terms of area and population , it borders three countries: Germany , Switzerland and Liechtenstein...
in Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
. The range lies directly east of Lake Constance
Lake Constance
Lake Constance is a lake on the Rhine at the northern foot of the Alps, and consists of three bodies of water: the Obersee , the Untersee , and a connecting stretch of the Rhine, called the Seerhein.The lake is situated in Germany, Switzerland and Austria near the Alps...
.
Principal summits
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Geisshorn The Geisshorn is a mountain in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland.-External links:*... , 2366 m Großer Daumen The Großer Daumen is a high mountain in the Daumen Group in the Allgäu Alps in southern Germany.- Location and area :Nestling below the Großer Daumen are the small tarns of Laufbichlsee, Koblatsee and Engeratsgundsee.- Ascent :... , 2280 m Schneck (Allgäu Alps) Schneck is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany.... , 2268 m Höfats The Höfats is a 2,259 m high mountain in the Allgäu Alps. Located near Oberstdorf, it separates the Oy and the Dietersbach valleys, along with the Rauheck and other lower summits. With its very steep faces it is the most striking of the Allgau "grass mountains" and is unique in the Eastern Alps... , 2259 m Hoher Ifen The Hoher Ifen is a 2,230 metre high mountain in the Allgäu Alps, west of the Kleinwalsertal valley. In winter it forms the backdrop for a small ski area. It lies on the border between Germany and Austria... , 2230 m Nebelhorn The Nebelhorn is a high mountain in the Allgäu Alps in Germany, near the village of Oberstdorf. It lends its name to the Nebelhorn Trophy figure skating competition and the Nebelhorn Classics a freeride race event... , 2224 m Gimpel Gimpel is a surname, and may refer to:* Jakob Gimpel , Polish-American pianist* Erich Gimpel , German spy during World War II* Bronislav Gimpel , Polish-American violinist... , 2176 m Lahnerkopf Lahnerkopf is a mountain located on the border of Bavaria, Germany and Tyrol, Austria. It is high.... , 2121 m Kanzelwand Kanzelwand is a mountain on the border between Vorarlberg, Austria and Bavaria, Germany.... , 2058 m |
Fellhorn The Fellhorn is a mountain in the Allgäu Alps near Oberstdorf, Germany, on the border with Austria. It is known for its fields of Alp roses .It can be climbed on an easy path.... , 2038 m Aggenstein Aggenstein is a mountain located on the border Bavaria, Germany and Tyrol, Austria.... , 1986 m Rubihorn Rubihorn is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany.... , 1957 m Breitenberg Breitenberg is a municipality in the district of Passau in Bavaria in Germany.... , 1838 m Hochgrat Hochgrat is a 1834 m high summit of the Allgäu Alps, highest mountain of the Nagelfluhkette and part of nature park Nagelfluhkette.- External links :* * * *... , 1834 m Riedberger Horn Riedberger Horn is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany.... , 1786 m Grünten Grünten is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany.On the summit is a Gebirgsjaeger-monument, dedicated to the fallen German mountain troopers... , 1738 m Sonnenkopf Sonnenkopf is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany.... , 1712 m Wertacher Hörnle Wertacher Hörnle is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany.... , 1695 m Besler (mountain) Besler is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany.... , 1680 m Immenstädter Horn Immenstädter Horn is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany.... , 1490 m Mittagberg Mittagberg is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany.... , 1451 m Schwarzer Grat Schwarzer Grat is a mountain of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.... , 1118 m |