Place to visit
Ponten, Germany: what it is and when to go
Ponten is a mountain of the Allgäu Alps at the border of Bavaria, Germany, and Tyrol, Austria (Pfronten), at 2,045 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain of the Allgäu Alps at the border of Bavaria, Germany, and Tyrol, Austria · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Germany
- Elevation
- 2,045 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 139 km as the crow flies
- Prominence
- 218 m
- Coordinates
- 47.48574, 10.45138
What it is and where
Ponten is a mountain of the Allgäu Alps at the border of Bavaria, Germany, and Tyrol, Austria (Pfronten), at 2,045 m above sea level. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Pfronten, where this site lists 51 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.48574, 10.45138; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 139 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Prominence
- 218 m
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ponten is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,045 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:39
- FebBetter not10:01
- MarBetter not11:35
- AprBetter not13:23
- MayBetter not14:54
- JunPossible15:44
- JulBest time15:24
- AugBest time14:04
- SepBest time12:19
- OctPossible10:35
- NovBetter not9:02
- DecBetter not8:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | July to September | June and October |
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Ponten has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- WillersalpeMountain pasture in the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany1.1 km
- WildfräuleinsteinGrotto in the Allgäu Alps in the municipality of Bad Hindelang, Bavaria, Germany2.0 km
- St. AntoniusParish church in Hinterstein, Bad Hindelang, Germany3.5 km
- Kutschenmuseum HintersteinMuseums and art3.5 km
- Tannheim-Zöblen-SchattwaldSki resort3.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Nature
- Recklinghausen
- Zugspitze: highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains (Eastern Alps)
- Ore Mountains: mountain range in central Europe
- Sanssouci: Palace in Brandenburg, Germany
- Hohenzollern Castle: ancestral seat of the imperial House of Hohenzollern in the Swabian Alps of central Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Vaalserberg: mountain at the border of Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands
Every Germany place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ponten?
It is a mountain of the Allgäu Alps at the border of Bavaria, Germany, and Tyrol, Austria. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Ponten?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,045 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16.
How do you get to Ponten?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 139 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Willersalpe, Wildfräuleinstein, St. Antonius. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Pfronten51 places to see in and around Pfronten, Germany: Ponten, Falkenstein Castle, Schartschrofen. Best time: April to October.
- Nature4690 places for nature in Germany, from Recklinghausen to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Ponten on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.