Themed hikes Letter Trail Jungholz

Jungholz / Allgäu Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 7.4 km
Duration: 2:04 h

Let yourself be surprised by the different designs of the individual letters of the Jungholz place name by various artists from the surrounding area. At the same time, you hike through the refreshing nature of the village. The letter trail in Jungholz starts at the lift parking lot in Jungholz. The letters of the place name are displayed at various points in the village. All points can thus be reached via a circular path. The accessible paths and excursion destinations selected by us also invite families and people with mobility aids to discover: they are mostly asphalted or well-graveled and mostly easy to navigate with a stroller or wheelchair – though in some sections a helping hand may be beneficial.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 7.4 km
  • Duration: 2:04 h
  • Elevation uphill:180 hm
  • Elevation downhill:180 hm
Highest point1,144 m

Starting point

Lift parking lot Jungholz

Finishing point

Lift parking lot Jungholz
  • Fitness level 4 / 6

Best time of year

  • January
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Equipment

Summer hiking:No special safety instructions to observe. Possibly pay attention to sun or rain protection and bring something to drink.Winter hiking:It should be noted that there is an increased risk of accidents and injuries even when winter hiking. In winter, special attention must be paid to the condition of the paths. Suitable clothing, good footwear, and possibly hiking poles provide additional safety. 

Good footwear is essential despite the good condition of the path. The path is both asphalted and covered with gravel paths and partially runs along the lightly trafficked main road.

Source: Tannheimer Tal

Description

The letters of the place name are displayed at various points in the village. All points can be hiked or reached by bike via a circular route. A variety of materials were used in the making of the individual letters, depending on the artist's style. At each art object, you will also find a short description for interpretation.


Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    By train to Sonthofen, Pfronten/Ried or Reutte, then by bus to the Tannheimer Tal and via Oberjoch to Jungholz.

  • Parking

    On the A7 motorway, take the "Oy-Mittelberg" exit, then on B310 towards Wertach and turn left to Jungholz.


    Parking lot in the village center, chargeable.

Weather

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moderate rain
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Mon

mainly clear
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Tue

clear sky
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