Winter magic in the Allgäu: Between fun and avalanche danger

Winter magic in the Allgäu: Between fun and avalanche danger

Winter has covered the Allgäu with a magnificent blanket of snow. The landscape shone in sunlight on Friday, while children used the snow for games and snowman construction. But not everything is as cheerful as it seems. The winter conditions also bring with it some risks.

The streets in the Allgäu are affected by the strong snowfall and the winter conditions. According to the police, there have been over 200 weather -related missions since Thursday evening. 15 people were injured and the property damage amounts to around 400,000 euros. Despite the winter conditions, some drivers are traveling with summer tires, which leads to problems. One example is a driver in Kempten who was pointed out unreasonably to the dangers and had to leave his vehicle. Before the trip, cars should be carefully freed from snow and ice, since a simple peep hole is not sufficient.

warnings of the mountain rescue service

• Lawin danger: Raphael Müller from the Bergwacht Hinterstein warns of tours in higher locations. The Bavarian avalanche warning service has not yet published a daily management report, which could be dangerous for foreigners. There is a risk of avalanches in particular due to the rising temperatures.
• winter hikes: If hikers want to explore the landscape, you should visit low locations up to 1300 meters and pay attention to winter-friendly equipment. A recommended hiking route leads from Bolsterlang via the sun plateau to Hirtenstein.

skiing and cross -country skiing in the Allgäu

• Current winter sports: There is snow pleasure in the Eschach ski area near Buchenberg, with a blanket of snow from 30 to 40 centimeters. The lifts are also open in Sinswang near Oberstaufen. Higher areas such as grass vigor and the Bergbahnen Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal are planning to start the winter season soon, with the first openings for December 6th and 13th.
• cross-country trails: At the moment, the trails are not yet cozy in many high ries because the snow is not sufficient and the floor is not frozen. This also affects the Hörnerdörfer and the Tannheimer valley.

The weather station on the Nebelhorn currently shows a snow height of 80 centimeters. Meteorologist Dr. However, Guido Woltz from the German Weather Service warns that the white splendor is likely to melt quickly. Especially on Sunday, mild temperatures of up to 15 degrees in the valley are forecast, which indicates an upcoming change in the weather. The background to this is a hurricane deep northwest of Iceland that could drive the colder temperatures.

Winter conditions offer a beautiful backdrop and the possibility for winter sports, but also bring risks and challenges. It is advisable to always observe the current weather warnings and information from the mountain rescue service in order to get through the cold season safely. For further information on the current status and important tips Please see the current reporting on www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de .