Balderschwang, Mountain municipality in Oberallgäu, Germany.
Description
Balderschwang is a small mountain municipality in the Bavarian region of Oberallgäu, situated at 1,044 meters elevation and positioned near the Austrian border. The landscape features rolling alpine meadows, forest areas, and scattered farmhouses typical of this high-altitude region.
History
The settlement developed as a farming community in the high Alps and eventually became an administrative part of the Oberallgäu region. Population gradually increased from the late 1800s through the 1900s as the area became more established.
Culture
The name comes from a local family that once lived here, and residents continue to practice traditional mountain farming customs that shape daily life. You can see this heritage reflected in the architecture and the way people maintain their land.
Practical
The location sits in a higher alpine region, so visitors should be prepared for changeable weather and longer travel times within the area. Access is best during warmer months when mountain roads and paths are in good condition.
Did you know?
This place is one of Germany's most sparsely populated regions, giving it a distinctive character shaped by solitude and nature. Few visitors reach this remote corner, which means the landscape remains relatively undisturbed by heavy foot traffic.
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Balderschwang yew
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Siplinger Kopf
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Feuerstätterkopf
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6.2 km
Wildflusssystem Bolgenach
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3.4 kmDreifahnenkopf
4.1 kmBleicherhorn
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4.4 kmFuchsschelpen Alpe
2.3 kmBauernhaus
1.1 kmUntere Lappach Alpe
1.1 kmHochschelpen
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4.4 kmUntere Schrine Alpe
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340 mSägemühle
275 m
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