Best trails near Kirchendach

Panoramic hike in the Allgäu Alps, Bavaria Although the trail to Schrecksee is not necessarily one of the most demanding tours in the Allgäu, a certain level of fitness is required for the 16 kilometres. Almost 1,200 metres in altitude have to be conquered in alpine terrain - good footwear is just as important as surefootedness. At higher altitudes, snow can be expected until early summer. This charming hike is not short of picturesque landscapes and views. The highlight is of course the...

Popular circular route in the Allgäu High Alps nature reserve, Bavaria. The Schrecksee, idyllically situated at 1813 metres above sea level, is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Allgäu Alps - in 2016, the lake was even named the "most beautiful mountain lake in the Alps" by Bergwelten magazine. Due to its location in the nature reserve, activities such as camping, barbecuing and lighting fires are prohibited at Schrecksee. The hike starts at the Auele bus stop and leads...

The Jubiläumsweg is an 18 km long, well-known high-altitude trail in the Allgäu Alps. The trail is secured with ropes in places and surefootedness is definitely required. The starting point is the "Auf der Höh" car park and the end point is the Prinz-Luitpold-Haus, where you can stay overnight and stop for refreshments. There are no refreshment stops on the trail itself, so make sure you have enough provisions. Highlights of the hike: - impressive flora and fauna of the Allgäu High Alps...

A long and alpine stage with wonderful viewpoints is imminent. From Tannheim you follow the course of the Älpelebach to the Älpele. The path leads to the picturesque Schrecksee via the promising Geißhorn and south around the Rauhhorn. Via the Lahnerscharte and the anniversary path you get to the Bockkarscharte and down to the Prinz-Luitpold-Haus. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail

Challenging summit hike in the Vilsalpsee nature reserve in the Allgäu Alps. This beautiful circular route in the Tannheimer valley starts at the picturesque Vilsalpsee lake and first leads along its shore to the Vilsalpe. It continues to the Kirchdachsattel and Kastenjoch and on to Landsberger Hut on Traualpsee lake. The Schrecksee lake is also particularly idyllic and can be visited en route. Here in particular, care should be taken to treat nature with respect and consideration and to...