Allgäu Alps

The Allgäu Alps are a mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps. They are located in Bavaria in Germany, and Tyrol and Vorarlberg in Austria. The range is directly east of Lake Constance.

Allgäu Alps
German: Allgäuer Alpen
Highest point
PeakGroßer Krottenkopf
Elevation2,656 m (8,714 ft)
Coordinates47°18′43″N 10°21′22″E
Geography
CountriesGermany and Austria
RegionBavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Tyrol and Vorarlberg
Parent rangeNorthern Limestone Alps
Borders onLechtal Alps and Ammergau Alps
Geology
Type of rockSedimentary

There are relatively high levels of rain and it is the rainiest place in Germany. While there are some permanent snowfields, there are no glaciers. Most mountains have grassy faces on one side, and sheer cliffs on the other. Further south the mountains begin to look Dolomite, as they have crevices and gullies.[1] The main river in the region is the Iller, which splits the mountains in half. The high peaks are all on the east of the Iller. On the west they are usually not taller than 2200m. Many activities occur in them, including hiking and skiing.

The ten highest peaks

The highest peaks of the Allgäu Alps are either on Austrian soil or on the Austro-German border.

Name Height Country / State Subgroup within the AA
Großer Krottenkopf2657mAustria / TyrolHornbach chain
Hohes Licht2652mAustria / TyrolMain central chain
Hochfrottspitze2648.8mGermany / Bavaria + Austria / TyrolMain central chain
Mädelegabel2644mGermany / Bavaria + Austria / TyrolMain central chain
Urbeleskarspitze2632mAustria / TyrolHornbach chain
Steinschartenkopf2615mAustria / TyrolMain central chain
Marchspitze2610mAustria / TyrolHornbach chain
Bretterspitze2609mAustria / TyrolHornbach chain
Bockkarkopf2608.5mGermany / Bavaria + Austria / TyrolMain central chain
Biberkopf2599mGermany / Bavaria + Austria / TyrolMain central chain

References

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