Hornburg, Mountain summit in Schwangau, Germany.
Hornburg is a mountain summit in the Allgäu with an elevation of 1,101 meters (3,615 feet), located near Neuschwanstein and Schwangau. From here, visitors see the royal castle, surrounding valleys, and the wide mountain landscape of the region.
The mountain was first documented in the early 2000s by researchers exploring the hiking trails and viewpoints of the area. These early expeditions formed the basis for the well-developed hiking routes that exist today.
The place is closely tied to the local mountain world and cherished by hikers exploring the Alpine landscape. The trails pass through areas where visitors can experience nature and mountain formations up close.
The hike starts at the Tegelbergbahn station near Pöllatbrücke with marked forest paths and mountain trails. Visitors should wear sturdy hiking boots and have sure footing, as the trail becomes steeper and more demanding in the upper sections.
Between Hornburg and Rohrkopf stands the Schutzengel Denkmal, a monument that hikers encounter along their mountain traverse. This memorial marks a distinctive point on the challenging mountain section and is often overlooked by visitors focused only on reaching the summit.
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