Best lake trails in Kempten
4.5(12 reviews)
Explore the most popular lake trails near Kempten 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
- 4.3 (5)·Hard·34.8 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrVaried bike tour or hike in the Allgäu, Bavaria. With an (all-terrain) bike, this route can be completed wonderfully. During the summer, a more extended stopover at one of the four official bathing spots at Lake Niedersonthofen is worthwhile. On the way, there are both overnight stays and refreshment stops, so the tour can easily be divided into several stages. It is also worth planning a little time to explore the old town of Kempten. Highlights of the tour: - Niedersonthofener See - Old...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·51.8 km·Est. 15.5–17 hrMarathon course in Kempten. This is a very demanding endurance course, which is mainly used for the Voralpenmarathon trail running event. The difficulty of the route is based solely on the considerable distance and the relentless, steep ascents and descents, not on technical terrain. The trail leads through the beautiful foothills of the Alps around Kempten, winding through the Kürnach forest and over scenic hills on a mixture of single trails, forest tracks and nature trails. This...
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Allgäu, Bavaria. The start and finish of the Kemptener Rundwanderweg Ost is the Lohmühltobel car park. You first walk through the Engelhaldepark before crossing under the Schumacherring and leaving the city behind you via the "Path of Trees". This is followed by a short loop around the Bachtelweiher pond. The route then leads through Ludwigshöhe back to Engelhaldepark. With the exception of the circular route around the Bachtelweiher...
- Moderate·33.8 km·Est. 8–9 hrThis route is Stage 2 of the Allgäu Cycle Route, a long-distance cycle route in Germany that runs from Kempten to Marktoberdorf. Setting off from Kempten, cyclists cross the River Iller and cycle past the Engelhalde Landscape Park into the ‘Energy Village’ of Wildpoldsried. The route continues past the Wolkenberger Weiher to Unterthingau with its 16th-century castle, follows the River Wertach through Leuterschach and ends in Marktoberdorf with views of the Ammer Mountains. Accommodation is...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Kempten?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Kempten is Pre-Alpine Marathon Kempten. This trail is estimated to be 51.8 km long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Kempten?
Kempten: With an ascent of 1,749 m, Pre-Alpine Marathon Kempten has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Kempten - Blender - Eschach Trailrunde with 993 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Kempten?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Kempten is Kempten Circular Route to Niedersonthofener See with a 4.3-star rating from 5 reviews.