The Allgäu Alps are part of the Northern Limestone Alps on the Austria–Germany border (Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Tyrol and Vorarlberg), directly east of Lake Constance. The highest peak is the Großer Krottenkopf (2,656 m) in the Hornbach chain; the main chain is mostly main dolomite, while the steep grassy mountains are Black Jurassic. Oberstdorf is the main base, and several valleys south of it are closed to private cars.
The famous via ferratas here are the Hindelanger Klettersteig in the Daumen group by the Nebelhorn cable car and the Mindelheimer Klettersteig in the Walsertal mountains. Expect exposed ridges and fast weather changes.
Part of Bavaria, Allgäu Alps (Bavaria) has 6 via ferrata routes documented on climbing.place. Routes are listed below with difficulty and community notes.