Buchenberg

Buchenberg is a restaurant and viewpoint located at 1140 meters elevation in Halblech. The place offers views across the Allgäu landscape and serves as a destination for both hikers and casual visitors.

The site grew as a destination after the Buchenbergbahn cable car system was built to serve the mountain. This infrastructure allowed more people to reach the summit and led to the establishment of services there.

The dining experience here reflects the Allgäu food traditions, where guests eat dishes made from ingredients sourced in the region. The meals show how the mountain area uses its own products and what kind of food feels at home in this part of Bavaria.

The cable car is the most convenient way to reach the location from the base, though a hiking trail also leads to the summit in about an hour. Opening times vary by season, with daily service in winter and weekend-only hours during autumn and early winter.

The place draws visitors who have taken very different routes to get there - some arrive by cable car while others have hiked for an hour. This mix of people with varying fitness levels shapes the atmosphere of the space.

Location: Halblech

Address: Auf dem Buchenberg 1, 87642 Halblech

Phone: +498368940763

Website: http://buchenbergalm.de

GPS coordinates: 47.60647,10.81077

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:06