Großer Krottenkopf, Mountain peak in Hinterhornbach, Austria.
The Grosser Krottenkopf reaches an elevation of 2,656 meters, making it the highest summit of the Allgäu Alps mountain range.
Dr. Gümbel completed the first documented ascent in 1854, followed by Hermann von Barth who officially named the peak during his exploration in 1869.
Local residents of the region traditionally named this section of the Hornbach Chain as Krottenspitzen, reflecting the mountain's significance in the area.
The normal route to the summit combines hiking with a climbing section graded UIAA I, requiring proper equipment and good physical condition.
The mountain features multiple alpine huts, including the Kemptner Hut at 1,844 meters and Hermann-von-Barth Hut at 2,131 meters for overnight stays.
Location: Hinterhornbach
Location: Elbigenalp
Location: Holzgau
Elevation above the sea: 2,656 m
GPS coordinates: 47.31150,10.35575
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:29
Mädelegabel
4.7 km
Hochfrottspitze
5 km
Kemptner Hütte
2.1 km
Hängebrücke Holzgau
5.3 km
Trettachspitze
4.6 km
Schwarzmilzferner
4.8 km
Kratzer
2.8 km
Krottenspitze
1.2 km
Rauheck
3.8 km
Öfnerspitze
845 m
Marchspitze
1.5 km
Kegelkopf
5.4 km
Kreuzeck
2.8 km
Fürschießer
2.7 km
Rothorn
2.4 km
Wildengundkopf
4.8 km
Jochspitze
5.2 km
Hermannskarspitze
1.6 km
Ramstallspitze
1.3 km
Hornbachspitze
455 m
Ilfenspitzen
2.5 km
Strahlkopf
1.9 km
Spätengundkopf
5.1 km
Mädelekopf
3.3 km
Krottenspitzen
1.2 km
Kapelle
5.3 km
Hintere Traufberg Alpe
4.1 km
Traufberg
4.5 kmReviews
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