Best trails near Illertal
3.8(121 reviews)
Illertal: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 35 trails will get you there, including hiking, camping, and backpacking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Illertal: Explore this area from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Illertal: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 33 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Illertal are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (22)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrInteresting themed hiking trail around Fischen in the Allgäu. The circular hike, in which water plays the main role, leads from Fischen over the Iller bridge to the Auwaldsee lake. You pass Schöllanger Burg castle on the way to the source of the Iller. You then take the Rubinger footbridge to the other bank and return to the starting point through the Weidach forest. ------------------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
- 4.4 (15)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Allgäu, Bavaria On this hike, you can experience the beauty of the Allgäu without having to hike to great heights. The well-signposted route follows the Wallrafweg to the Schattenbergschanze. From there, you follow the course of the Trettach and Iller rivers back to the starting point in Reichenbach. Accessible by bus and train (access from Oberstdorf railway station). There are refreshment stops, for example at Café Breitenberg. Highlights of the...
- 4.3 (14)·Moderate·17.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic MTB tour in the Allgäu, Bavaria. The tour starts between Fischen and Au at a car park right next to the festival hall. It is possible to take the railway to Fischen. It goes along the Iller towards Oberstdorf, shortly before the source of the Iller, turn left over the bridge, continue right on the cycle path to Oberstdorf and at the end of the cycle path turn left following the signpost to the Wallraffweg. Pass the Cafe Breitenberg and continue steadily uphill. After passing the...
- 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
- 4.2 (8)·Easy·45.5 km·Est. 11–12 hrStage 1 of the Iller cycle path. The first section of the Iller cycle path leads from Oberstdorf to Kempten in the Allgäu. Here, too, there are unique Allgäu mountain panoramas, for example from the Mittagberg. Immenstadt is also worth a stopover with its impressive ensemble of buildings in the town centre. Highlights: - View of Sonthofen from the Mittagberg - Building ensemble Marienplatz, Villa Probst, cemetery chapel in Immenstadt - Nature reserve "Rohrbachtobel in Wirlinger Forst"
- 3.9 (5)·Moderate·35.7 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrChallenging mountain bike tour in the Allgäu Alps near Fischen, Bavaria. The MTB tour starts in Fischen. There are car parks and bus stops near the starting point for those travelling by public transport. The route leads along challenging gravel paths to the impressive Stuibenfall waterfall, whose spray cloud can be seen from afar, and from there up to the Käseralpe. On this section, be careful on the wide rain gullies at the edge of the path, as the front wheel can quickly get caught here....
- 4.7 (6)·Hard·57.6 km·Est. 14–15 hrDemanding and scenic mountain bike tour in the Allgäu. This challenging MTB tour starts in Fischen and first leads along the River Iller to Sonthofen. It then climbs slightly uphill to Bad Hindelang. From here, follow the signs to Hinterstein. Partly through forest, partly through open terrain, the route now continues moderately uphill to the Giebelhaus. Here you can stop for a bite to eat, enjoy the marvellous view of the Ostrachtal valley and recover from your exertions before heading back...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Illertal?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Illertal. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 19 hiking trails, 14 mountain biking trails, 14 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Illertal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Illertal is Themenweg Wasserwege - dem Ursprung entgegen, which has a 4.4 star rating from 22 reviews. This trail is 10.0 km long with an elevation gain of 228 m.
What is the longest trail near Illertal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Illertal is Bodensee-Königssee-Cycle Path Stage 3: Immenstadt - Füssen. This trail is estimated to be 66.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Illertal?
Illertal: With an ascent of 2,643 m, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5: Südliche Lauchalpe zur Kemptner Hütte has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Torkopf - Gatterkopf with 2,069 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Illertal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Illertal is Allgäu Panorama Marathon 2013 with a 4.2-star rating from 7 reviews.
