Best cave trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
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
Top trails
- 4.6 (13)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFrom Hittisau, the loop first follows Rappenfluh-Weg and leaves the village area for the wooded slope. It then reaches Rappenfluh, where boulders and cave-like passages shape the upper section. After that, the route drops toward the Bolgenach and follows the river toward Engenloch Gorge. Along the water, the character becomes narrower and rockier before the trail reaches the gorge with its overhanging rock formations. From there, the loop returns to Hittisau, linking the wooded and rocky...
- 4.6 (13)·Hard·17.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrImpressive, certified premium hiking trail in the Allgäu, Bavaria. This route is part of the Nagelfluh loops, a collection of hiking trails in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park. The circular route begins and ends at the Imbergbahn mountain railway station. From there, huge silver fir trees, alpine meadows and small streams accompany hikers while enjoying the marvellous views. Bizarrely shaped rocks follow the varied and valuable Häderichmoor cultural landscape, one of the best-preserved raised...
- 4.1 (5)·Hard·11.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic, certified premium hiking trail in the Bregenz Forest, Bavaria and Austria. This circular trail is one of the Nagelfluh loops. From Kojenstein and Riefensberg's local mountain, you have a wonderful view over the Bregenz Forest as far as Lake Constance. For experienced hikers and climbers, there is a small path through the Kojenloch directly below the summit. There are several places to stop for refreshments. You can take the bus to Riefensberg, but you should check the current...
Visitor info
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)
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