Best waterfall trails in Rettenberg
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Explore the most popular waterfall trails near Rettenberg 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 (4)·Hard·15.6 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrVaried hike in the Allgäu Alps near Rettenberg, Bavaria. This varied and panoramic hike starts in Rettenberg and leads up to Alpe Kammeregg via beautiful forest paths. From there, the trail leads across meadows up to the summit of the Grünten. Here you can enjoy the marvellous view of the Illertal valley, the Hörner group and the Nagelfluh mountain range. You can also see the Bavarian Broadcasting transmitter mast just below the Grünten. The route continues towards the Starzachklamm gorge....
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·17.7 km·Est. 7–8 hrOutstanding route section in the Allgäu, Bavaria. The eleventh stage of the Wasserläufer route starts in Rettenberg and leads via Alpe Kammeregg and the summit of the Grünten to Burgberg. On the way down from the summit, you pass the Grüntenhaus and through the unique Starzachklamm gorge with its impressive rock formations. Highlights: - Summit of the Grünten - Hunter's monument - Starzlach Gorge
- Hard·17.7 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrVaried route section in the Allgäu, Bavaria. The eighth stage of the Himmelsstürmer route offers plenty of variety and picturesque nature. From Rettenberg, the route leads past the Alpe Kammeregg and over the summit past the Jägerdenkmal. A special highlight awaits on the way down into the valley: you hike through the famous Starzlachklamm gorge to the stage finish, Burgberg. Highlights: - Summit of the Grünten - Hunter's monument - Starzlach Gorge
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest waterfall trail in Rettenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Rettenberg is Himmelsstürmer-Route Etappe 8: Rettenberg - Burgberg. This trail is estimated to be 17.7 km long.
Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Rettenberg?
Rettenberg: With an ascent of 1,088 m, Himmelsstürmer-Route Etappe 8: Rettenberg - Burgberg has the most elevation gain of all of the waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is Wasserläufer-Route Etappe 11: Rettenberg - Burgberg with 1,076 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Rettenberg?
The most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Rettenberg is Grüntenwanderung with a 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews.