Fellhorn, Mountain peak in Bavaria and Vorarlberg, Germany and Austria
Fellhorn is a 2038 meter mountain peak in the Allgäu Alps forming the border between Bavaria and Vorarlberg. It is served by a network of cable cars and lifts that connect skiing areas on both the German and Austrian sides.
The Fellhorn cable car system was built in 1972, opening the summit for winter sports and creating a permanent link from the valley to the peak. This infrastructure has been modernized over the years to accommodate more visitors and improve operational safety.
The mountain's name refers to the Fell, a high pasture, and its slopes are known for large fields of rusty-leaved alpenrose (Rhododendron ferrugineum), which draw botanists and walkers in early summer. The summit lies exactly on the German-Austrian border, so a walker can cross between the Kleinwalsertal and the Stillachtal without any formalities.
The mountain is best accessed during winter when the lifts operate regularly and slopes are groomed. Visitors should bring warm clothing and be aware that conditions at the elevation can be windy and cold regardless of valley weather.
The summit is covered with alpine roses during flowering season, giving the mountain a pink appearance in the summer months. These blooming plants form one of the most visible features of the mountain and draw visitors during the warmer season.
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