Schneck, Mountain peak in Allgäu Alps, Bavaria, Germany.
Schneck is a mountain peak in the Allgäu Alps with an elevation of 2,268 meters (7,441 feet). The climb passes through steep rock faces and exposed ridge sections that demand attention and sure-footedness from hikers.
This peak formed through geological processes during the ice ages and became a landmark for the region. Local communities used it as a geographical reference point across generations to mark and understand their territories.
Local mountaineering clubs regularly organize guided climbs to the summit, maintaining the traditions of Bavarian alpine sports.
The hike takes around nine hours for the full round-trip route of roughly 28 kilometers. Lodging and meals are available at the nearby Berggasthof Oytalhaus, where hikers can rest and refuel before or after their climb.
The summit provides views of 263 meters vertical drop on all sides, ranking as the seventh most prominent peak in the Allgäuer Hochalpen region.
Location: Bavaria
Elevation above the sea: 2,268 m
GPS coordinates: 47.38592,10.38239
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49
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