Nebelhorn

The Nebelhorn is a 2,224-metre-high (7,297 ft) mountain in the Allgäu Alps in Germany, near the village of Oberstdorf. It lends its name to the Nebelhorn Trophy figure skating competition and the Nebelhorn Classics a freeride race event. Also the Nine Knights freeski contest takes place just above the "Höfatsblick" station of the Nebelhornbahn.

Nebelhorn
View of the Nebelhorn
Highest point
Elevation2,224 m (7,297 ft)
Prominence24 m (79 ft)
Isolation0.5 km (0.31 mi) 
Coordinates47°25′18″N 10°20′33″E
Geography
Nebelhorn
Location in the Alps
LocationBavaria, Germany
Parent rangeDaumen Group, Allgäu Alps
Climbing
Easiest routeSince 1930: Nebelhorn Cable Car

Its summit is a well-known viewing point, from where there is a view far into the Alpine massif.

The summit area of the Nebelhorn may be climbed via the Hindelang Klettersteig; it should only be attempted with special equipment (a 'Klettersteig set').

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