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Balkenscharte

Mountain passes

Balkenscharte

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Balkenscharte

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Allgäuer Hochalpen

Location: Bad Hindelang, Oberallgäu, Allgäu, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany

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April 12, 2021

Mountaineering

The Balkenscharte (2,172m) lies between the Fuchskarspitze (n) in the north and the Kreuzkarspitze in the south. It can be reached from Prinz-Luitpold via the walking area without any particular difficulties. There are a few metal steps on the last few meters. From the Balkenscharte you can either continue to the northeast in the direction of Brunnental or you can follow the path to the southeast (both marked), which leads you to the ascent to the Hochvogel via the Kalten Winkel.

From the Balkenscharte there is a beautiful view of the Brunnental.

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August 8, 2025

Mountaineering

Airy transition on the way to the Hochvogel at the "Balken" (small rock tower with a cross), no problem thanks to the aluminum stairs from the Prinz-Luitpold-Haus

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November 19, 2025

Mountaineering

Shortly before the saddle, large boulders have been moved along the Jubilee Trail to serve as steps. The ascent is still not easy.

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Balkenscharte – View of Prinz-Luitpold-Haus loop from Prinz-Luitpold-Haus

7.61km

04:18

730m

730m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Prinz-Luitpold-Haus – Hochvogel Summit loop from Prinz-Luitpold-Haus

7.05km

04:19

680m

680m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 2,160 m

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Location: Bad Hindelang, Oberallgäu, Allgäu, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany

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