Riedholzer Kugel, Mountain summit in Bavaria, Germany

The Riedholzer Kugel is a rounded mountain in the Allgau Alps featuring forests and meadows on its slopes. The summit provides views across the surrounding ranges and connects to nearby peaks through established trails.

The peak took its rounded shape through ice age processes that also sculpted neighboring summits in the region. Erosion and vegetation patterns have continued to define the landscape over thousands of years.

A sign at the summit marks the point as the highest in the Westallgäu, though the Kalzhofner Höhe in Stiefenhofen reaches 1118 m and the Schwarze Grat in the Adelegg 1118.5 m. The claim depends on how the region's borders are drawn.

The mountain can be approached from several starting points, with difficulty and duration varying based on your chosen route. Good hiking boots and weather-appropriate clothing are essential since conditions change quickly at higher elevations.

A sign at the summit marks the highest point in the Westallgäu, but the Kalzhofner Höhe in Stiefenhofen reaches 1118 m and is higher. Depending on how the Allgäu is defined, the Schwarze Grat in the Adelegg (1118.5 m) also overtops the Riedholzer Kugel. The claim holds only under a narrower reading of the region.