Hündlekopf

Hündlekopf is a mountain summit in the Allgäuer Voralpen reaching approximately 1,124 meters elevation. The peak sits above the Konstanzer Ach valley and overlooks the rolling terrain of upper Swabia below.

The name Hündlekopf comes from a local reference to blueberries that once grew abundantly across the slopes. Geographic names in this region often reflected the plants and natural resources people found there.

The ridge between Staufen and Hündlekopf forms part of the European watershed that separates waters flowing to the Mediterranean and North Sea.

A gondola lifts visitors from the base station at roughly 769 meters up to 1,053 meters. From there, hiking trails branch out across the mountain, and in winter the slopes serve skiers and snowboarders.

During summer months, farmers operate a small three-part alpine farm below the peak for raising young cattle. The dairy products made there, including cheese and butter, follow traditional production methods used in the region for centuries.