Best event 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
- 4.2 (7)·Hard·42.2 km·Est. 13.5–15 hrScenic marathon run in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park from Sonthofen. The Allgäu Panorama Marathon was launched in 2007 with the intention of offering participants a scenic route where they can get to know the Hörner Group. The first half is characterised by meadows, trails and stony climbs. The second half begins with a slightly undulating forest run before ending - after a short but steep climb - in a run along the river. --- Accessible by bus and train
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·70.8 kmThe Allgäu Panorama Marathon has been held once a year since 2009 and has something for everyone – from the Kids’ Run to this ultra-marathon. As there is only a slight change in altitude, there’s no need to bring a change of clothes. The race starts at the Allgäu Outlet Centre and finishes at the indoor swimming pool in Wonnemar (800 metres from the start). A fit runner will take around 10 hours to complete the course. Anyone who finds running downhill difficult should allow for around 11...
- Hard·52.9 km·Est. 18.5–20.5 hrWide valleys, rolling hills, towering mountains, dense forests and lively alpine meadows characterise the panorama. The route leads through the impressive Oberstaufen landscape in the Allgäu foothills of the Alps, where the spirit of Bavarian culture blends with rugged nature. The trek is one of the more challenging events in the Fjällräven Classic series. Frequently changing weather conditions increase the adventure factor.
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)
Activities
- Backpacking trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
- Bike touring trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
- Camping trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
- Mountain biking trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
- Running trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
- Snowshoeing trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
- Walking trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
Attractions
- Beach trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
- Easy trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
- Forest trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
- Hard trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
- Lake trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
- Long trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
- Moderate trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
- River trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
- Short trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
- Trails with historic sites in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
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- Waterfall trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park
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- Wildlife trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park