Ofterschwang: Allgäuer Berghof
The Allgäu Alps define the setting of Ofterschwang — rounded, pasture-covered foothills and wooded ridges shape this small community south of Sonthofen. The settlement lies in the Oberallgäu, where farms, scattered hamlets and mountain meadows form a long-established Alpine working landscape. Ofterschwang belongs to the Hörnerdörfer group of resorts and is closely associated with the Ofterschwang–Gunzesried ski area, whose lifts and runs extend across the slopes above the village. The wider Allgäu is known for its dairy-farming tradition, reflected in regional mountain cheeses and the seasonal use of high pastures for cattle. Here, tourism and agriculture share the same hillsides.
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Ofterschwang occupies the eastern flank of the Iller valley in Bavaria’s Oberallgäu district, beneath the foothills of the Allgäu Alps. Meadows and scattered farmsteads climb from the valley toward Ofterschwanger Horn and the Hörnergruppe, giving the municipality its distinctly upland character. The Ofterschwang–Gunzesried ski area reflects a region shaped by Alpine farming as well as winter sport. Ofterschwang has also featured on the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup calendar, with races held on its slopes. In warmer months, walking and cycling routes connect the settlements and pastures of the Oberallgäu. Move on to other webcams in Bavaria to compare landscapes and settings around the Allgäu Alps.
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