Best backpacking trails in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park
The Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park is Central Swabia's only nature park. This popular excursion destination lies just outside Augsburg and is only an hour away from Munich.
Typical of the landscape in this region are the wooded ridges and the stream valleys running predominantly from south to north. There are three landscape areas in the nature park: the "Stauden" in the south, the "Holzwinkel" in the north and the "Reischenau" in the centre. The "Stauden" are characterised by wooded hills, picturesque stream valleys and small villages - here you can relax and unwind. The vast forests and hills of the "Holzwinkel" are ideal for cyclists and anyone looking for a certain seclusion. Those looking for botanical rarities will find what they are looking for in the "Reischenau", a former lowland moor area.
Top trails
- 3.0 (2)·Moderate·23.2 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrCultural section of the Romantic Road long-distance hiking trail Across meadows, open fields and wildflower meadows, this hike takes you along picturesque waterways and through idyllic villages and towns rich in history. The numerous historical and cultural sights make for an interesting and varied experience. Highlights: -Shady riverside paths -Archaeological museum in Gablingen -Parish church of St Martin -Buildings from the Renaissance period -Augsburg town hall
Visitor info
The nature information centre, the Nature Park House, is located in the south-west of Augsburg. There are puzzles, a crawling tube, films, the permanent exhibition "Nature and Man in the Nature Park" and much more on the topics of forests, animals and plants, climate change and neobiota. The Nature Park House is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; it is closed in January and February.
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