famous road
Oberjoch Jochstrasse
The most bend-rich road in Germany: the B308 Jochstrasse coils through over 100 curves as it climbs from Bad Hindelang to the mountain village of Oberjoch at 1,178 m in the Allgaeu.
9 km · about 20 min drive
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Sonthofen
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
About Sonthofen
Sonthofen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ofterschwang, 9km from Oberjoch Jochstrasse.
Sonthofen is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 21,285, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Sonthofen sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sonthofen to your route.
About Sonthofen
Sonthofen (German pronunciation: [zɔntˈhoːfn̩] ) is the southernmost town of Germany, located in the Oberallgäu region of the Bavarian Alps. Neighbouring Oberstdorf is situated 14 km farther south but is classified as a market town. In 2005, Sonthofen was awarded "Alpenstadt des Jahres" (Alpine town of the year). TheRead more
town has 21,300 inhabitants (as of 31 December 2015).
Sonthofen is widely known for its milk and cheese products and as a tourist destination.
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Where is Sonthofen located?
Sonthofen is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.5182 latitude, 10.2826 longitude.
What is the population of Sonthofen?
Sonthofen has a population of approximately 21,285 people, making it a town in Germany.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 21,285
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Bavaria
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 47.5182, 10.2826
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Sonthofen
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Riedberg Pass
Germany's highest paved mountain pass at 1,407 m, carrying the B308 Alpine road over gradients up to 16% between Balderschwang and the Illertal in the Allgaeu Alps.
12 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Breitachklamm
Central Europe's deepest rock gorge: walkways bolted to 150 m walls above the thundering Breitach near Oberstdorf, spray-soaked in summer and hung with giant icicles in winter.
13 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
Hochtannberg Pass
A pass linking the Bregenzerwald to Lech, held open through winter for the ski resorts.
31 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Hohenschwangau Castle
The yellow neo-Gothic castle where Ludwig II grew up, facing Neuschwanstein across the Alpine lakes of the Allgäu.
34 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Marienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)
A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.
35 km · about 40 min drive
historic highway
Romantic Road (Romantische Straße)
A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Neuschwanstein Castle
Fairy-tale 19th-century Romanesque Revival castle built for King Ludwig II in the Bavarian Alps.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Sonthofen
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereOberjoch JochstrasseThe most bend-rich road in Germany: the B308 Jochstrasse coils through over 100 curves as it climbs from Bad Hindelang to the mountain village of Oberjoch at 1,178 m in the Allgaeu.
- Right hereRiedberg PassGermany's highest paved mountain pass at 1,407 m, carrying the B308 Alpine road over gradients up to 16% between Balderschwang and the Illertal in the Allgaeu Alps.
- 31 kmHochtannberg PassA pass linking the Bregenzerwald to Lech, held open through winter for the ski resorts.
- 35 kmMarienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.
- 35 kmRomantic Road (Romantische Straße)A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.
- 38 kmHahntennjochOne of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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