Best backpacking trails in Balderschwang
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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Balderschwang with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·18.3 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrScenic section through the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. The 14th stage of the Himmelsstürmer route offers wonderful views and impresses with outstanding vistas. The route leads over the Scheuenpass and the Piesen-Alpe through the Zwiebelmoos to the final stage in Obermaiselstein / Grasgehren on the Riedbergpass. Highlights: - Orchid blossom in the high moor - Riedberger Horn (360 degree view) - Scheuen Pass - Besler viewing summit
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·23.2 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrScenic route section in the Oberallgäu, Bavaria/Austria This route takes you across the border into Austria. From Balderschwang it goes to Rohrmoos, over the Hörnlespass and into Kleinwalsertal. You can stop off at the Hörnlespass hut. Highlights: - St Anton's parish church in Balderschwang - St Anne's wooden chapel from the 16th century - Walser Museum
- Hard·351.8 km·Est. 24 hr+The varied route section in Germany of the E4 from the Allgäu to the Berchtesgadener Land. The section of the E4 in Germany shares much of its route with the Maximiliansweg. There are two variants of this section. This is the easier variant; instead there is also the option of hiking the high alpine variant, which runs through Austria. The E4 runs from the Allgäu to the Berchtesgadener Land on the edge of the Alps. In addition to impressive scenery, the famous Neuschwanstein Castle,...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Balderschwang?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Balderschwang is Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4: Von Bad Reichenhall bis ins Oberallgäu. This trail is estimated to be 351.8 km long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Balderschwang?
Balderschwang: With an ascent of 18,409 m, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4: Von Bad Reichenhall bis ins Oberallgäu has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5: Südliche Lauchalpe zur Kemptner Hütte with 2,643 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Balderschwang?
The most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Balderschwang is Himmelsstürmer-Route Etappe 14: Balderschwang - Obermaiselstein with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.