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other peaks which form the group of moun- 

 tains called the Algauer Alps. It is about a 

 mile and a half below this village that the 

 Iller as such receives a distinctive name, 

 where one river is formed by the junction 

 of these three streams. Oberstdorf is about 

 thirteen miles from Immenstadt, through 

 which runs the main line from the Lake of 

 Constance to Munich; and thence a little 

 branch line runs up the valley to Sonthofen, 

 half-way to Oberstdorf, so that the head- waters 

 of the Iller are within seven miles of a railway 

 station. It would not be easy to find a place 

 more suited for a stay of a few days or weeks 

 than this picturesque Bavarian village. Among 

 the numerous and very beautiful valleys which 

 branch up into the surrounding Alps, are many 

 walks suited to all capacities ; and the peaks 

 which rise above them will afford a field for the 

 exertions of the active climber. But few Eng- 

 lish tourists come to Oberstdorf, though through- 

 out the summer and autumn it is a favourite 

 resort for many Germans ; and the two inns 

 the Gasthof zum Mohren and the Gasthof zur 

 Goldenen Sonne are generally well filled from 

 the beginning of June to the end of September. 



