Hörnle, Mountain peak in Bad Kohlgrub, Germany.
Hörnle is a mountain summit near Bad Kohlgrub rising to 1548 meters, with several peaks connected by a network of marked trails through forested terrain. The structure features steep slopes and dense vegetation typical of the Ammergau Alps.
The Hörnle is the northernmost massif of the Ammergau Alps and has long served as the local mountain of Bad Kohlgrub. The Hörnle mountain race has been held annually since at least the late 20th century; its 40th edition took place in 2021, when the German mountain running championships were also staged there. The course covers seven kilometres and 640 metres of ascent from Bad Kohlgrub to the Zeitberg.
The managed Hörnlehütte serves food to hikers, and the mountain is also the setting of the Hörnlelauf, a 7 km hill race with 640 metres of ascent held annually from Bad Kohlgrub's centre up to the Zeitberg at 1404 metres. In 2021 the Skiclub Bad Kohlgrub staged the 40th edition, which hosted the German mountain running championships.
A chairlift provides daily access up the mountain with relatively short travel times to reach higher elevations. Hikers find routes suited to different ability levels, though upper areas may have snow cover in winter months.
Multiple webcams are positioned at different elevations on the mountain, providing real-time views of conditions and visibility. These cameras allow visitors to check current mountain conditions and distant views before they arrive.
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