Kleiner Daumen, Mountain summit in Allgäu Alps, Bavaria, Germany.
Kleiner Daumen is a mountain summit in the Allgäu Alps reaching about 2,197 meters in elevation. It rises as a rocky shoulder connected to its higher neighbor, the Großer Daumen, forming a distinctive double peak along the ridge.
The peak was first documented in Bavarian surveys during the 1800s when systematic Alpine mapping began. Since then it has remained a known location on hiking maps and climbing guides for the region.
Local climbers have used these routes for generations, keeping traditional Alpine practices alive in the region. Mountain shelters nearby serve as gathering places where hikers and climbers meet and share experiences.
Reaching the summit requires Alpine experience and proper climbing equipment, as the route includes steep sections. Weather can change rapidly, so watch the sky and be ready to turn back if conditions worsen.
The name means Little Thumb and comes from the peak's shape, which resembles a thumb pointing upward. Despite its modest prominence of 29 meters, climbers recognize it as a distinct waypoint on the Alpine ridge.
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