Spieser (mountain)

Spieser group with Jochschrofen, Ornach, Rossberg and Spieser

The Spieser is a 1651 m high mountain on the northern edge of the Allgäu Alps in the district of Upper Allgäu region. It lies between the towns of Bad Hindelang in the southwest and lower yoke in the northeast and forms (depending on the count and nomenclature ) up to four secondary peaks ( Ornach, Jochschrofen, Hirschberg, Rossberg ) a larger group. The summit itself lies near the center of the group and is therefore often difficult to see from the valley.

The Spieser is no outstanding peaks, but one without much difficulty to commit Direction hiking mountain. Due to its location on Ostrachtal he offers both a remarkable view of the upper and Ostalgauerland Alpine foothills and the Allgäu mountains to the Lech Valley Alps. He is part of the conservation area Gruenten, Great Forest, German Alpine Road and Wertachtal. On the northern edge there is a small ski area with two lifts.

Climbs and routes

Trails

The ascent is possible from different sides. From the hamlet of Obergschwend between the upper and lower yoke on the ski slope and the Spieserkar the climb is possible in about one and a half hours. From upper yoke from you can get over the deer -Alpe and the Steinpaßsattel directly to the summit. Also possible is the tour of upper yoke on the Ornachkreuz. The combination tour with the Wertacher Hornle is very popular.

Ski touring

The Spieser is also a popular ski tourers summit, although not as frequented as the neighboring Wertacher Hoernle. The ski touring based mainly on the trails. In addition, there are tours through the forest on the Jochschrofen. The western slopes of Jochschrofens to Spieserkar deemed to avalanches.