A beautiful destination for Allgäu holidaymakers who want a great winter hike with wonderful landscape impressions, a stop at a hut and perhaps a sleigh ride, is the Buchenberg in Buching. There is a family ski area and the cozy Buchenberg-Alm, which is known for its delicious Allgäuer delicacies.
The Buchenberg near Halblech is a popular excursion mountain all year round, attracting nature lovers, those seeking relaxation and recreational athletes. In winter, the mountain, which is served by the Buchenbergbahn, is home to a family ski area with varied slopes for every level, attractive slopes for snowboarders and cross-country ski trails that lead through a fairytale snow landscape. A special attraction here is the 2,5 km long natural toboggan run, which guarantees fast-paced sledding fun. Below we will introduce you to a beautiful winter hike on the Buchenberg that is suitable for the whole family and that you can finish with a sleigh ride. You can rent a suitable toboggan at the Buchenbergbahn valley station, or simply bring your own toboggan.
Several paths lead to the Buchenberg; A good starting point for a winter hike up the mountain, which doesn't require much effort and is therefore ideal for the whole family, is the tourist office in the Halblech district of Buching. From here, winter hikers simply follow the mountain road, which leads slightly uphill to the Buchenberg and is regularly cleared as it serves to supply the Buchenberg Alm. The hike leads through a fairytale snowy landscape and the more altitude you gain, the more fantastic the views of the foothills of the Alps become with its snow-covered meadows, forests and mountains. The route takes you up the mountain in serpentines, while the fresh winter air plays its part in making this hike a real treat for the senses. Finally, the Buchenberg Alm, located at an altitude of 1142 , comes into view, in whose rustic rooms the winter hikers can warm up.
The Buchenberg Alm welcomes its guests every day during the winter season. When the visibility is good, the cozy sun terrace of the mountain hut offers a fantastic view of the Ostallgäu with the town Füssen and various lakes, including the Forggensee. In the Alm's parlors, winter hikers can indulge in delicious Allgäuer delicacies such as Kässpatzen or Kaiserschmarrn, which are always freshly prepared here. If you still feel like hiking after stopping at the hut, you can complete the Buchenberg circular route from the Buchenberg Alm, which is mainly used by cross-country skiers and snowshoe hikers. However, this path is not cleared, so the conditions for access depend on the weather conditions.
The crowning conclusion of a winter trip to the Buchenberg is the rapid sleigh ride on the long natural toboggan run, which is located to the right of the ski slopes and leads down to the valley. A bit of courage is required here, because the toboggan run is quite steep in places. However, it's great fun to whiz through the wonderful snowy landscape here. Especially in the evenings, when the surrounding Allgäu mountain nature is illuminated like a fairytale, sleigh rides here guarantee very special impressions.
A leisurely winter hike through a beautiful landscape, a feast in a hut and tobogganing fun - a trip to the Buchenberg allows you to enjoy winter from its most beautiful side.
