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Best beach trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park

Best beach trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park

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The Nagelfluhkette Nature Park is the first nature park to be located on both Bavarian and Austrian territory; it is named after the Nagelfluhkette mountain range. This consists of many round stones of different sizes that have been pressed together to form a conglomerate - or Nagelfluh. This mountain world of the Nagelfluhkette is beautifully contrasted by the four large valleys that follow its course in a west-east direction. The animals and plants have also adapted to the diverse landscape. You can find capercaillie and black grouse, golden eagles and white-backed woodpeckers, as well as purple gentian, stone carnation and silver firs. Alongside the Allgäu High Alps nature reserve and the Lechtal Alps, this nature park is one of the "hot spots of biodiversity" - in other words, it is home to an exceptionally large number of special species that are threatened at the same time. The protection of nature is therefore a top priority in the nature park in order to preserve these unique biocoenoses.

Visitors can discover the landscape on their own, or find out more on guided tours or in the nature park centre in the Alpseehaus. Regional cuisine can also be discovered in the numerous LandZunge inns.

Top sights

Hochwarte
Hochwarte
Peak
Übelhorn
Übelhorn
Peak
Konstanzer Tal
Konstanzer Tal
Valley
Alpsee-Strand
Alpsee-Strand
Beach
Buchenegg Waterfalls
Buchenegg Waterfalls
Waterfall
Hinterbolgen
Hinterbolgen
Peak

Top trails

  1. #1 - Alpsee - Siedelalpe

    4.6 (70)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Popular circular route in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. This varied circular route on the northern shore of the Großer Alpsee leads via Zaumberg and Trieblings to the Siedelalpe. From there, there are great views of Mittag and the Gschwender Horn, the peaks of the Nagelfluhkette and the Grünten behind it, as well as the picturesque Illertal valley and the Allgäu High Alps. At the end, the day can be rounded off wonderfully by the lake. Highlights of the hike: - View of the...

  2. #2 - Grosser Alpsee Circular Route

    4.1 (45)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Beautiful hike in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. The starting point of this circular route sis the AlpSeeHaus car park. The Großer Alpsee is the largest natural lake in the Allgäu, surrounded by meadows, forests and mountains. In addition to the great hiking route, the Großer Alpsee also offers great swimming opportunities and, of course, fantastic views of the lake and the Allgäu Alps. There are refreshment stops along the way. On the way back, the route goes via Hintersee,...

  3. #3 - Immenstaedter Horn from Immenstadt im Allgaeu

    4.2 (23)·Hard·10.9 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. This is a panoramic circular hike in the Allgäu Alps starting in Immenstadt in the Allgäu. Overall, the route is rather relaxed, but not entirely short. Sometimes you hike on narrow climbs and sometimes on wider alpine paths. Right at the start, there is a long ascent that requires a bit of fitness. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Immenstädter Horn (1489 metres above sea level) - Views of the Großer Alpsee,...

  4. #4 - Immenstadt - Alpe Gschwenderberg - Immenstädter Horn

    4.2 (20)·Hard·13.2 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Demanding summit tour near Immenstadt in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park. This circular route leads along a panoramic path over the Immenstädter Horn, the local mountain of Immenstadt in the Allgäu. The descent is via the Kanzelweg, past the Kanzel, where once again a wonderful view of the town and the entire valley as far as the large Alpine lake, can be enjoyed. The start is at the car park on Badeweg. However, the hike can also be started from Immenstadt railway station. It is possible to...

  5. #5 - Oberstaufen - Alpsee

    4.2 (12)·Moderate·30.1 km·Est. 7.5–8 hr
    Varied cycle tour in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful cycle tour covers a good 30 kilometres through the valley of the Konstanzer Ach, an idyllic little river in the Oberallgäu. Numerous detours are possible as you cycle around the Großer Alpsee, for example to the Kleiner Alpsee or the ruins of Hugofels Castle. The tour can be cycled in one go or in two stages. Highlights of the tour: - Alpsee - Oberstaufen - Valley of the Konstanzer Ach - St James' Church in...

  6. #6 - Himmelsstürmer-Route Etappe 11: Bühl am Alpsee/ Immenstadt - Oberstaufen

    4.0 (2)·Hard·20 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    A picturesque stretch of road near Immenstadt, Bavaria. The eleventh stage of the Himmelsstürmer Route leads to the so-called "Aussichtsbalkon". From the Pfarralpe, you have fantastic views over the Alpsee and on the route via Thaler Höhe, Salmaser Höhe and Kalzhofner Höhe to the stage destination of Oberstaufen, there are always phenomenal views of the region. Highlights: - Lido at the Alpsee - Pfarralpe - Talerhöhe - Salmaser Höhe - Kalzhofer Höhe

  7. #7 - Zum Kemptener Naturfreundehaus ab Blaichach

    4.0 (3)·Hard·24.3 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hr
    Varied mountain bike tour in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria This is a varied mountain bike tour from Blaichach railway station via Bühl am Alpsee and the Seifenmoos Alpe, which is also a real treat as a hike. You cross wild forests, pass pretty bodies of water and can enjoy fantastic views over the Nagelfluhkette and the Großer Alpsee. Between kilometres four and ten, you gain a few hundred metres in altitude, which is why you should bring a certain level of fitness with you. There...

  8. #8 - MTB: Aplsee - Gunzesrieder Säge - Rangiswanger Horn

    4.5 (3)·Moderate·57.6 km·Est. 16.5–18 hr

  9. #9 - Rund um Immenstadt

    Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr

  10. #10 - Runde über's Immenstädter Horn

    Hard·25.3 km·Est. 8–8.5 hr
    From Blaichach along the Iller to Immenstadt. Climb through the Steigbach valley past Alpe Wildegund to the 'Immenstädter Horn' hiking trail junction. From here, carry the bike approx. 200 metres to the summit. Descent on a marvellous flow trail past Alpe Alp to Alpe Rabennest. Continue on the track down to Bühl am Alpsee. On the cycle path to Immenstadt and along the Iller back to Blaichach.
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The AlpSeeHaus Nature Park Centre is open daily from April to October from 10 am to 6 pm and from November to March daily from 10 am to 4 pm. (closed on 24, 25 December and 1 January)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best beach trail to hike in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best beach trail to hike in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park is Alpsee - Siedelalpe, which has a 4.6 star rating from 70 reviews. This trail is 10.9 km long with an elevation gain of 319 m.

What is the longest beach trail in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park is MTB: Aplsee - Gunzesrieder Säge - Rangiswanger Horn. This trail is estimated to be 57.6 km long.

How many beach trails are in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

There are 16 beach trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park.These beach trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 177 AllTrails community reviews.

Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

Fjällräven Classic Deutschland 2025 has the most elevation gain for beach trails with 2,628 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is MTB: Aplsee - Gunzesrieder Säge - Rangiswanger Horn, which has 1,683 m of elevation gain.

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