Alp Spitz

Alp Spitz is a 1,575-meter summit in the Allgäu range featuring multiple climbing routes through limestone terrain. The mountain offers steep ascents, rocky passages, and routes of varying difficulty for different skill levels.

The mountain was first documented as climbed in 1825 and received a summit cross in 1946 erected by Richard Weber and Kaspar Jocher. These early ascents established the peak as a destination in regional mountaineering culture.

The summit serves as a traditional gathering place for local mountaineers who practice their craft and pass down regional climbing knowledge. The site is maintained by a community that keeps historical routes and practices alive.

The summit is reachable via marked trails from the valley and offers climbing routes in summer and skiing opportunities in winter. The ascent demands different levels of physical fitness depending on the chosen route, so visitors should assess their abilities honestly.

The AlpspiX observation platform features two curved metal walkways extending out over the cliff edge, offering dramatic views of the surrounding Allgäu landscape. This vertiginous installation provides a completely different perspective from traditional summit paths.

Location: Nesselwang

Elevation above the sea: 1,575 m

Part of: Allgäu

GPS coordinates: 47.59785,10.49614

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00