Best trails near Zum Engel
3.8(18 reviews)
Zum Engel: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 8 trails will get you there, including backpacking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Zum Engel: Explore this area from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Zum Engel: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Zum Engel are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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"
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·48.8 km·Est. 12–13 hrStage 2 of the Iller cycle path. The second day tour of the Iller Cycle Path starts in the Allgäu metropolis of Kempten with its many historical sights and magnificent viewpoints. The route continues northwards via the historic Kneipp spa Bad Grönenbach to the day's destination of Memmingen. Highlights: - Kempten: St Lorenz Basilica, view of the princely residence from Hildegardplatz, view from the tower of St Mang's Church - Kneipp spa Bad Grönenbach: High Castle, Lower Castle, ruins of...
- 3.0 (5)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis varied and historic circular walk takes you through the heart of Kempten, one of Germany's oldest towns, and along the sparkling Iller river. The route combines urban flair with the tranquillity of the Allgäu river landscape and runs along an atmospheric mix of paved riverside promenades, historic old town alleys and shady park paths. A central highlight is the view of the magnificent St. Lorenz Basilica and the Residenz, as well as the passage along the Iller bridges, which offer a...
- 3.6 (3)·Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly city walk in Allgaeu, Bavaria. The loop trail "In the footsteps of Kneipp" leads through the heart of Kempten. As the name suggests, one focus of the city walk is the legacy of Pastor Kneipp. Not only water treading pools, but also many of the most famous sights of Kempten can be admired and explored along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Kneipp facility in the Engelhaldepark - Gothic Church of St. Mang - Basilica of St. Lorenz - Lady Chapel - Trail along the Iller
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·42 km·Est. 10–11 hrThis route is stage 1 of the Allgäu Cycle Path, starting in Isny im Allgäu and ending in Kempten. Departing historic Isny, the path follows a former railway line through the scenic Allgäu landscape. Riders climb through Kleinweiler and Hofen to the high point at Weitnau along the Rhine-Danube drainage divide, enjoying panoramic views before descending past Buchenberg and the idyllic Herrenwieser Weiher into Kempten. Overnight options include guesthouses and hotels in towns along the way;...
- Moderate·33.8 km·Est. 8–9 hrThis route is Stage 2 of the Allgäu Cycle Route, a long-distance cycle route in Germany that runs from Kempten to Marktoberdorf. Setting off from Kempten, cyclists cross the River Iller and cycle past the Engelhalde Landscape Park into the ‘Energy Village’ of Wildpoldsried. The route continues past the Wolkenberger Weiher to Unterthingau with its 16th-century castle, follows the River Wertach through Leuterschach and ends in Marktoberdorf with views of the Ammer Mountains. Accommodation is...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Zum Engel?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Zum Engel. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 5 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Zum Engel?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Zum Engel is Iller-Radweg Etappe 1: Oberstdorf - Kempten (Allgäu), which has a 4.2 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 45.5 km long with an elevation gain of 658 m.
What is the longest trail near Zum Engel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Zum Engel is Seltmans - Kempten - Seltmans. This trail is estimated to be 55.0 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Zum Engel?
Zum Engel: With an ascent of 1,045 m, Seltmans - Kempten - Seltmans has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Iller-Radweg Etappe 2: Kempten (Allgäu) - Memmingen with 813 m of elevation gain.
