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Best waterfall trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park

Best waterfall 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 - 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...

  2. #2 - Steibis - Buchenegger Wasserfälle

    4.4 (59)·Moderate·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular circular route in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful hike leads to the famous Buchenegg waterfalls. From the starting point, the route mostly follows green meadows to Alpe Neugreuth. This is open between May and the end of October (see tips). Surefootedness is required on the path before the waterfalls - it can be slippery here. The hike starts at the Imbergbahn car park, which is subject to a charge. A bus also goes here. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful...

  3. #3 - Hochgrat - Mountain Station

    4.6 (47)·Hard·5.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Panoramic hike in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park near Oberstaufen. The hiking route leads from the Hochgratbahn valley station up to the mountain station, where the magnificent views over the main Alpine ridge can be enjoyed and the mountain restaurant and several huts invite to stop for refreshments. From here, it is possible to hike along the panoramic trail to the summit of the Hochgrat. The same route leads back to the starting point or the Hochgratbahn cable car can be taken. At the...

  4. #4 - 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...

  5. #5 - 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...

  6. #6 - 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...

  7. #7 - Hündlekopf and Buchenegger Waterfalls

    4.6 (22)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Easy hike in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Allgäu, Bavaria. The hike begins at the Hündle Bahn mountain station with a stop for refreshments at the Berggaststätte s'Hündle. From here, the route leads along serviced paths and has to overcome a few short climbs. At the end of the route is the Buchenegg waterfall and an opportunity to go swimming on warm days. It then goes back along the same route. Highlights: - Berggaststätte s'Hündle - Hündlekopf - Buchenegger waterfall

  8. #8 - 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...

  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 - Buchenegg Circular in the Nature Park

    4.5 (17)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    You can park at the Bad Rain inn. After the tour, simply enjoy a refreshment there and you've been a guest The first two kilometres are steeply uphill. The path is narrow and is also used by mountain bikers for risky downhill rides. If it has rained recently, the paths can be very soggy and muddy. Extreme danger of slipping! Good footwear, trekking poles, a good level of fitness and sure-footedness are essential. At the end of the long ascent, the path leads across fenced-in alpine meadows...
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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 waterfall trail to hike in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best waterfall trail to hike in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park is Buchenegger Waterfalls Circular Route, which has a 4.1 star rating from 61 reviews. This trail is 11.1 km long with an elevation gain of 479 m.

What is the longest waterfall trail in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

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

How many waterfall trails are in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

There are 51 waterfall trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park.These waterfall trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 492 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5: Südliche Lauchalpe zur Kemptner Hütte has the most elevation gain for waterfall trails with 2,643 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Fjällräven Classic Deutschland 2025, which has 2,628 m of elevation gain.

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