Naturräume Schutzgebiete Allgäuer Hochalpen

Protected landscape area Allgäu high alpine chain

  • Size: Approx. 19.611 hectares
  • Location: Area along the state border of the northern limestone high Alps in the southern part of the Oberallgäu district.

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The purpose of protection 

Landscape protection areas are legally established areas in which special protection of nature and landscape is required.

  • preserve, develop or restore the performance and functionality of the natural balance or the regenerative capacity and sustainable usability of the natural assets, including the protection of habitats and habitats of certain wild animal and plant species,
  • because of the diversity, uniqueness and beauty or the special cultural-historical significance of the landscape or
  • because of their special importance for recreation.

More informations under Website of the Landratsamts Oberallgäu.