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Best child-friendly trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park

Best child-friendly 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 - Hochgrat Panoramic Tour

    4.8 (34)·Moderate·4.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular high-altitude hike in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Austria. The Hochgratbahn takes you to the Hochgrat, where the easy panoramic tour begins. Beautiful views with a view as far as Lake Constance are almost guaranteed here. At the Hochgrat summit cross, it is a good idea to have a small picnic and enjoy the surroundings. At the starting point there is a paid parking lot and a bus connection to Oberstaufen. The use of the Hochgratbahn is also subject to a fee (see tips). There is a...

  2. #2 - Buchenegger Waterfall Trail

    4.6 (17)·Moderate·1.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Wonderful hike in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. The hike leads from Buchenegg Straße, which leaves the village of Buchenegg to the south, to the roaring Buchenegger waterfall. At the starting point there is a toilet and a water connection. The mighty layers of rock that accompany the hike along the way can only be overcome at two narrow points. With tremendous force and a loud roar, the water falls down the rocks twice from 10 meters - wonderfully clear and foaming! It is possible...

  3. #3 - Sulzberg

    4.5 (24)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly circular hike east of Lake Constance in the Bregenzerwald in Vorarlberg. The hiking route initially leads from Sulzberg along a high-level path with beautiful views of the Lake Constance hinterland before returning past the moor. The tour is easy to walk without any significant inclines and there are opportunities to rest at the moor. ---- Accessible by bus and train

  4. #4 - Hündle Adventure Hiking Trail

    4.4 (17)·Moderate·6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Family-friendly hike in the Allgäu from the Hündle cable car mountain station. This beautiful themed trail is suitable for the whole family and is also accessible with a pushchair. A lot can be learned about the Allgäu at a total of 22 stations during the hike. There are topics such as cheese production, the history and origins of the Alps and medicinal plants. At the end of the hike, the summer toboggan run awaits, which leads to the valley station. The chairlift leads up to the mountain...

  5. #5 - Rappenfluh and Engenloch Gorge

    4.6 (13)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    From 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...

  6. #6 - Wenn aus Wasser Steine werden – Quelltuff Lingenau

    5.0 (9)·Moderate·2.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Family-friendly circular tour in the Nagefluhkette Nature Park from Lingenau. This official Vorarlberg Tourism route leads around the Lingeau spring tufa - a unique natural phenomenon where you can experience how water turns to stone in real time. The metre-high structures of spring tufa rock, which can be viewed from a platform, are formed here from very calcareous water and grow by up to 20 mm per year. ---- Accessible by bus and train

  7. #7 - Sibratsgfäll

    4.7 (13)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr

  8. #8 - Langenegg entlang der Bregenzer Ach

    4.7 (9)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Family-friendly circular hike in the Bregenzerwald around Langenegg. The route leads along tarmac roads and hiking trails from Langenegg to the Bregenzer Ach river. Follow the banks to the Bozenau reservoir before returning to Langenegg via forests and meadows. ---- Accessible by bus and train

  9. #9 - Über den Hündle

    4.3 (4)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Panoramic summit hike in the Allgäu to the Hündlekopf from Buchenegg. Duration: approx. 3 hours Highlights of the hike: - Panoramic trails along the entire route with magnificent views of the Allgäu Alps - Crocus blossom in April - Cow pastures in summer

  10. #10 - Zum Waldspielplatz im Großen Wald

    4.6 (5)·Moderate·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Child-friendly hike to the forest playground in the Great Forest near Wertach, Bavaria Highlights of the route: - Have fun at the forest playground - Hiking on idyllic forest paths - Take a break in the alpine huts
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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 child-friendly trail to hike in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best child-friendly trail to hike in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park is Hochgrat Panoramic Tour, which has a 4.8 star rating from 34 reviews. This trail is 4.3 km long with an elevation gain of 299 m.

What is the longest child-friendly trail in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest child-friendly trail in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park is Lingenau | Panoramarunde. This trail is estimated to be 12.1 km long.

How many child-friendly trails are in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

There are 21 child-friendly trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park.These child-friendly trails have an average 4.4-star ratingfrom 171 AllTrails community reviews.

Which child-friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

Themenweg Rotenberg-Wald has the most elevation gain for child-friendly trails with 436 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Climbing Forest Circular Route, which has 432 m of elevation gain.

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