Best river trails in Augsburg
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Explore the most popular river trails near Augsburg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.4 (32)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail near Augsburg, Bavaria. This almost 10 km long route always leads along the Wertach. The circular route is ideal for walking, running or cycling. It often takes you through beautiful alluvial forest. Highlights of the route: - Wertach - several idyllic woods - information stations
- 4.8 (24)·Easy·7.2 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in Augsburg, Bavaria The starting point for this popular circular walk is the car park at the Botanical Gardens, very close to Augsburg Zoo. Ideal for a jog or a walk with the whole family. All little hikers will be particularly happy about the several playgrounds along the route. Accessible by bus and train (bus stop: Zoo/Botanischer Garten). Highlights of the walk: - Augsburg Botanical Garden - Spickelwiese meadow with Spickelwiese playground - Lech...
- 4.8 (13)·Easy·2.1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular city walk in Augsburg, Bavaria. This city walk through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Augsburg is all about water. It passes fountains and the Old Town canal.The route can be walked as part of an official, paid city tour, it is possible to register for one (link under Tips). Highlights of the route: - Old Town Canal - Augsburg market square - Schäffler Fountain - Rotes Tor
- 4.3 (4)·Moderate·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrRelaxed circular route near Augsburg, Bavaria. This short circular route starts at the "Wellerburg" bus stop, right next to the popular castle restaurant. It is nice to stop off here for a cosy bite to eat after the tour. The route follows fairly wide paths through the forest and along idyllic little streams and ponds, perfect for a short excursion. Highlights: - Wellerburg Castle - peaceful natural atmosphere - mini golf course
- 4.2 (10)·Hard·53.9 km·Est. 13.5–15 hrVaried mountain bike tour around Augsburg. A beautiful bike tour that first leads along the Wertach and then into the Augsburg Western Forests Nature Park with its flowers, trees, ponds and picturesque towns. There is an opportunity to stop at the idyllic Mühlen- and Schloss ponds near Burgwalden. Start is at the parking lot in Göggingen. There are also options to travel by bus and train. Highlights: - Wertach reservoir - nice atmosphere in the rough forest
- 4.4 (11)·Easy·21.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular art bike tour in the south of Augsburg, Bavaria. On this cycle tour through Augsburg's Siebentischwald forest, you can admire the works of the following 15 artists: BÖRG, BRNZN, CEROW, LE FILOU, LOU ZEH, MR.SED, MR.WOODLAND, NEA, RAOS, REST, SHADE, SHAO, SOBER, SOPHIE TE and WESK. Highlights of the tour: - Siebentischwald - Graffiti artworks
- 4.6 (2)·Hard·126 km·Est. 24 hr+This impressive long-distance hiking trail follows the course of one of Central Europe's last wild rivers. The trail opens up the Bavarian Lech Valley from Augsburg down to Füssen on the edge of the Alps. It runs along a varied mix of riverside floodplain forest paths, gentle moraine hills and panoramic trails on the high banks, which offer sweeping views of the turquoise-blue ribbon of the Lech. The route is mostly technically easy, but requires a good level of fitness due to the length of...
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·55.8 km·Est. 13–14.5 hrStage 18 of the D-Route 9 (Weser - Romantic Road). The penultimate day's stage of D-Route 9 leads from Augsburg southwards along the River Lech to the stage destination of Landsberg am Lech. The route takes you through the Haunstetter Forest, along the banks of Lake Mandicho, through the Lechau Forest and along several Lech dams. Highlights: - Augsburg: numerous forests and parks, Fugger city palace - Friedberg Castle Museum - Lechauwald nature reserve near Unterbergen
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Augsburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Augsburg is Schwäbisch-Allgäuer Fernwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 160.8 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Augsburg?
Augsburg: With an ascent of 3,577 m, Schwäbisch-Allgäuer Fernwanderweg has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Lechweg Trail with 3,114 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Augsburg?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Augsburg is MTB: Through the Western Forests with a 4.2-star rating from 10 reviews.
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- alter Floßhafen
- Kuhsee
- Fuggerei
- Kloster der Franziskanerinnen von Maria Stern
- Brechthaus
- Anhauser Weiher
- Leopoldsberg
- Schaezlerpalais
- Hexenbrunnen
- Kräutergarten
- Perlachturm
- Rathaus
- Goldener Saal
- Historic water towers
- Dominican Monastery of the Holy Cross
- Kleiner Goldener Saal
- Zeughaus
- Hessingburg
- Schloss Wellenburg
- Schaezlerbrunnen