Allgäu Alps

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Allgäu Alps
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“The Allgäu Alps are a mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps, located on the Austria–Germany border, which covers parts of the German states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg and the Austrian states of Tyrol and Vorarlberg. The range lies directly east of Lake Constance.”
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The GuardianAug 14

‘It’s one huge adventure playground’: readers’ best summer trips in the lakes and mountains of Europe

From the Alpine meadows of Bavaria to a pristine lake in Italy and the pilgrim routes of the Pyrenees, here are some of your favourite discoveries. • Tell us about a lesser known European island – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Haldensee is a clear, sparkling cold lake located at the bottom of the Tannheimer Tal valley in the Austrian Alps (about 90 miles south-west of Munich). We vis…

walk through dense forest, ski lift takes you up

18 things in this story
  • HaldenseeSightclear, sparkling cold lake at the bottom of Tannheimer Tal valley
  • Allgäu AlpsSightwalk through dense forest, ski lift takes you up
  • Bad Kissinger HütteRestaurantserves apfelschorle, warming soups and seasonal bakes
  • Elsewhere
  • BMW MuseumMuseumMunich, Germanyexcellent museum, part of which is free
  • Northern Lake GardaSightLake Garda, Italymountains tower above, huge adventure playground
  • Ponale mountain roadTrailLake Garda, Italywinds through tunnels with spectacular lake views
  • Ponale AltoRestaurantLake Garda, Italyenjoy a hearty pasta dish with local beer or wine
  • Tour du Mont Blanc walkTrailLa Fouly, SwitzerlandLa Fouly is a hub for this famous walk
  • Lacs de FenêtreSightLa Fouly, Switzerlandwalk to these lakes, hear rock ptarmigans and marmots
  • Camping des GlaciersHotelLa Fouly, Switzerlandcamp by cool, fast-flowing rivers
  • Kamnik-Savinja AlpsSightLogar Valley, Sloveniafoot of the mountains, explore on foot or by bike
  • Rinka waterfallSightLogar Valley, Sloveniaeasy trail to this 90-metre waterfall
  • Lago di MonateSightMonate, Italyspring-fed lake with freshest swimming water
  • Il CoppaleRestaurantMonate, Italygrassy beach with sunbeds, reasonable evening meal
  • WeitseeSightRuhpolding, GermanyThe lake itself is separated into a shallow western and a deeper eastern part by a mountain peninsula.
  • almRestaurantRuhpolding, Germanymountain refuge serving local milk, beer, meat and cheese
  • VelosudTrailPyrenees, Francesignposted route in the foothills of the Pyrenees
  • LödenseeSightRuhpolding, Germany
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