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Best long trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park

Best long 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 - Burgberg - Grünten Loop

    4.6 (66)·Hard·10 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Scenic circular route in the Bavarian Allgäu near Burgberg. The start is at the parking lot very close to the “Erzgrubenbähnle HolzerPfad” bus stop. It's uphill - and fitness is required here, because the destination is the Grünten, known as the guardian of the Alps, with its transmission mast. Fantastic panoramic views await connoisseurs here! It is nice to take a break in the Grüntenhaus before heading off to the last few meters in altitude. The Grüntenhaus is open in the summer months...

  3. #3 - Buchenegger Waterfalls Circular Route

    4.1 (61)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Waterfall circular route in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful route lies in one of the last primeval forests in Germany. It starts at Oberstauffen railway station. The route heads eastwards, first through the primeval forest-like Rainwald and then onwards to the Buchenegg waterfalls. These waterfalls plunge powerfully over 2 steps into the depths and offer a marvellous experience of nature. As there are frequent ups and downs and the hike is sometimes quite steep and...

  4. #4 - 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,...

  5. #5 - Wildes Wasser

    4.4 (44)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular Nagelfluh circular route in the Allgäu, Bavaria. This route through the Allgäu Alps is a certified premium hiking trail. The varied circular route starts at the mountain station of the Hündleb cable car (parking at the valley station). Picturesque forest sections, open fields and exciting rock formations await the hikers, who should bring a certain level of fitness due to some ascents and descents. Of course, the "Wild Water" trail also lives up to its name: the route leads through...

  6. #6 - Hochgrat Circular Route

    4.8 (37)·Hard·12.1 km·Est. 6–6.5 hr
    Challenging mountain hike in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Allgäu, Bavaria. Due to its length, the hike (as a circular route) is not for beginners. Thanks to the Hochgratbahn, the sweaty ascent or the knee-straining descent can be avoided. The view from the Hochgrat is really beautiful. The circular hike is simply terrific and, in good weather conditions, an absolute top tour in the Allgäu Alps. Absolutely recommendable, even if there is always a lot going on at the Hochgrat summit. On...

  7. #7 - Stuiben Klettersteig

    5.0 (26)·Moderate·14.2 km
    Panoramic hike in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park This magnificent hike starts at the mountain station of the Mittagbahn cable car. Alternatively, you can also start at the valley station, but this makes the hike considerably longer. From the mountain station, the route leads over the Bärenköpfle, Steineberg, Steinköpfle and Stuiben peaks. While the Bärenköpfle is still quite crowded, the hike becomes noticeably emptier the further you walk along the ridge to the Stuiben. A particular...

  8. #8 - Grosser Wald Hiking Car Park - Gruenten

    4.4 (18)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Alpine circular route near Wertach, Bavaria. This is a truly marvellous mountain hike on the Grünten. Two rustic alpine huts invite to stop for refreshments along the way (check opening times). Alternatively, a short break just before the end of the tour at the Herzlessteinbach forest playground and rest area can be taken. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Grünten - Breathtaking panoramic views - Grünten hut - Stop off at the Alpe Metzenberg or Alpe Vordere Kölle

  9. #9 - 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,...

  10. #10 - Hochgrat-Runde

    4.4 (14)·Hard·11.4 km·Est. 6–6.5 hr
    Varied circular hike near Lanzenbach in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park. The tour starts at the Hochgrat-Bahn car park and leads to the Brunnenau-Scharte, then continues over the Hochgrat summit to the Seelekopf and back downhill to the starting point. The hike is characterised by phenomenal views and impressive waterfalls.
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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)

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