Kofel

Kofel is a mountain near Oberammergau in Bavaria, with its summit at 1342 meters above sea level, marked by a distinctive white peak and steep rocky slopes. The mountain features a cone-shaped form and offers several climbing routes for different skill levels.

The mountain shows traces from climbers in the 1930s who carved their names into the rock walls, documenting early mountaineering activity. These historical marks reveal how people have been drawn to climb this peak for nearly a century.

The name Kofel comes from Celtic roots and refers to a cone-shaped mountain, showing the long history of different cultures in this Alpine region. Visitors experience this connection to the past as they climb and see the landscape that has carried this name for thousands of years.

The route starts at the Döttenbühl parking lot at 840 meters elevation and leads through meadows and forests before reaching the mountain's final section. The upper portion uses secured steel cables, which makes the climb safer but also noticeably steeper.

The summit is crowned with a wooden cross that serves as a landmark for mountaineers, and the final hundred meters are completely secured with steel cables. This blend of religious symbol and technical assistance is common on many Bavarian peaks and makes the ascent accessible to different levels of hikers.