Best waterfall trails in Bad Hindelang
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- 4.5 (33)·Easy·5.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic hike in the Allgäu to the Schleierfall, Bavaria. This circular route is characterised by its abundance of water. It leads along the Ostrach river to the Schleierfall waterfall near Bad Obendorf. The entire route offers a wonderful mountain panorama of the Allgäu. The route alternates between open terrain and forest sections. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful views with panoramic views of the Alps - Idyllic course of the Ostrach river - Schleierfall waterfall
- 4.3 (16)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrGreat circular route to the Schleierfall, Bad Hindelang, Bavaria The route starts at the Grüebplätzle car park. After a short, steep ascent, the trail follows the Ehlesbach stream towards the Schleierfall. This 930 metre-high waterfall is definitely worth a visit and invites you to cool off on warm summer days. The trail leads through Bad Oberdorf to the Ostrach riverside path. There is no shade in places. Appropriate sun protection is therefore recommended. Highlights: - Veil fall
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·18 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis trail is the 50th stage of the Via Alpina, a long-distance hiking route through eight Alpine countries that begins at the Prinz-Luitpold-Haus and ends in Oberstdorf. This route is part of the new Via Alpina trail, which was updated in April 2024 and now consists of 116 stages. The trail winds through the breathtaking landscapes of the Allgäu Alps, meandering along scenic ridge paths and through secluded high valleys. The route passes beneath towering peaks, crosses lush alpine...
- 4.4 (7)·Hard·8.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic hike to the Ifenblick in Bad Hindenlang, Bavaria The route can be reached by bus and train (Bad Hindelang railway station). Basically a family-friendly hike - nevertheless the partly stony ground requires surefootedness and good footwear. Highlights of the hike: - View from the Ifenblick - Shady forest paths - Idyllic route near the stream
- 4.6 (11)·Moderate·4.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrShort hike to the Wildfräuleinstein near Hinterstein in the Allgäu, Bavaria The route can be reached by bus and train. You can stop for a bite to eat along the route. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful alpine panorama - short climbing section on the Wildfräuleinstein - Particularly exciting for children
- 4.8 (4)·Hard·5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrChallenging circular hike in the Allgäu High Alps, Bavaria. This short but challenging hike leads through one of the easternmost corners of the Allgäu High Alps nature reserve. Two two-thousand metre peaks are climbed and you hike through the "Kalten Winkel" in the German-Austrian border region. A head for heights, surefootedness and a good level of fitness are essential for this tour. Highlights of the hike: - Balken (2175 m) - Kreuzspitze (2367 m) - Prinz-Luitpold House - Cascade" waterfall
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·18.2 km·Est. 8–8.5 hrFrom the Prinz-Luitpold-Haus follow the Heilbronner Weg to the Schönberghütte. From here it goes up to the flowery Laufbacher Eck. The Via Alpina follows the promising path north to the Edmund-Probst-Haus. From there you can either take the Nebelhorn cable car or walk to Oberstdorf. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest waterfall trail in Bad Hindelang?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Bad Hindelang is Rund um Bad Hindelang. This trail is estimated to be 59.1 km long.
Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Hindelang?
Bad Hindelang: With an ascent of 2,222 m, Grenzgänger Etappe 4/5 has the most elevation gain of all of the waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is Rund um Bad Hindelang with 2,020 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Bad Hindelang?
The most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Bad Hindelang is Via Alpina, Stage 50: Prinz-Luitpold-Haus - Oberstdorf with a 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews.
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