Best forest trails in Oberstaufen

Waterfall circular route in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful route lies in one of the last primeval forests in Germany. It starts at Oberstauffen railway station. The route heads eastwards, first through the primeval forest-like Rainwald and then onwards to the Buchenegg waterfalls. These waterfalls plunge powerfully over 2 steps into the depths and offer a marvellous experience of nature. As there are frequent ups and downs and the hike is sometimes quite steep and...

Popular circular route in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful hike leads to the famous Buchenegg waterfalls. From the starting point, the route mostly follows green meadows to Alpe Neugreuth. This is open between May and the end of October (see tips). Surefootedness is required on the path before the waterfalls - it can be slippery here. The hike starts at the Imbergbahn car park, which is subject to a charge. A bus also goes here. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful...

Panoramic hike in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park near Oberstaufen. The hiking route leads from the Hochgratbahn valley station up to the mountain station, where the magnificent views over the main Alpine ridge can be enjoyed and the mountain restaurant and several huts invite to stop for refreshments. From here, it is possible to hike along the panoramic trail to the summit of the Hochgrat. The same route leads back to the starting point or the Hochgratbahn cable car can be taken. At the...

Challenging mountain hike in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Allgäu, Bavaria. Due to its length, the hike (as a circular route) is not for beginners. Thanks to the Hochgratbahn, the sweaty ascent or the knee-straining descent can be avoided. The view from the Hochgrat is really beautiful. The circular hike is simply terrific and, in good weather conditions, an absolute top tour in the Allgäu Alps. Absolutely recommendable, even if there is always a lot going on at the Hochgrat summit. On...

Popular Nagelfluh circular route in the Allgäu, Bavaria. This route through the Allgäu Alps is a certified premium hiking trail. The varied circular route starts at the mountain station of the Hündleb cable car (parking at the valley station). Picturesque forest sections, open fields and exciting rock formations await the hikers, who should bring a certain level of fitness due to some ascents and descents. Of course, the "Wild Water" trail also lives up to its name: the route leads through...

Easy hike in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Allgäu, Bavaria. The hike begins at the Hündle Bahn mountain station with a stop for refreshments at the Berggaststätte s'Hündle. From here, the route leads along serviced paths and has to overcome a few short climbs. At the end of the route is the Buchenegg waterfall and an opportunity to go swimming on warm days. It then goes back along the same route. Highlights: - Berggaststätte s'Hündle - Hündlekopf - Buchenegger waterfall

Wonderful hike in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. The hike leads from Buchenegg Straße, which leaves the village of Buchenegg to the south, to the roaring Buchenegger waterfall. At the starting point there is a toilet and a water connection. The mighty layers of rock that accompany the hike along the way can only be overcome at two narrow points. With tremendous force and a loud roar, the water falls down the rocks twice from 10 meters - wonderfully clear and foaming! It is possible...

You can park at the Bad Rain inn. After the tour, simply enjoy a refreshment there and you've been a guest The first two kilometres are steeply uphill. The path is narrow and is also used by mountain bikers for risky downhill rides. If it has rained recently, the paths can be very soggy and muddy. Extreme danger of slipping! Good footwear, trekking poles, a good level of fitness and sure-footedness are essential. At the end of the long ascent, the path leads across fenced-in alpine meadows...

Panoramic circular route in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park near Oberstaufen, Bavaria. From the Imbergbahn valley station, the route leads up to the Imberg summit via Alpe Imberg. The hiking route then leads to the Hochbühl mountain inn, a great stop for refreshments. Finally, the route leads in a large circle via Alpe Gutschwanden and Waltnersalpe back to the starting point. Highlights: - Great views - Imberg summit - Refreshment stops in one of the Alps

Varied circular hike near Lanzenbach in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park. The tour starts at the Hochgrat-Bahn car park and leads to the Brunnenau-Scharte, then continues over the Hochgrat summit to the Seelekopf and back downhill to the starting point. The hike is characterised by phenomenal views and impressive waterfalls.