The Inhumane Climb to Nebelhorn with 45% Ramps
Nebelhorn is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,068 m (6,784 ft) above sea level, located in Bavaria, in Germany. The road to the summit is brutally steep, and the slope—in some parts—is inhuman, with gradients up to 45%. It is one of the highest roads in Germany.
Where is Nebelhorn?
The peak is located near the village of Oberstdorf, in the southern part of the country, close to the Austrian border.
How Steep is the Nebelhorn?
Set high in the Allgäu Alps, it is said to be one of the steepest and hardest climbs in Europe. The scenery is outstanding, the best in the northern Alps.
How to Climb the Nebelhorn?
The climb has two parts. The first part ends at a mountain hut called Edmund Probst Haus, at an elevation of 1,932 m above sea level. The road is pretty narrow, and the asphalt is really poor in some sections. It was paved in 2008. Due to its steepness, a 4WD car is necessary. The climb is not very long but steep. Expect gradients of over 20% in the last kilometers.
Beyond the Edmund Probst Haus mountain hut, the road climbs about 1 km more to a cableway at 2,068 m above sea level. This part is closed to motor vehicles. It is a very brutal climb on an unpaved surface.
Pic: Christoph Hanke