Best forest trails in Augsburg
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Augsburg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.4 (32)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail near Augsburg, Bavaria. This almost 10 km long route always leads along the Wertach. The route is ideal for walking, running or cycling. You often move through beautiful alluvial forest. Highlights of the route: - Wertach - several idyllic groves - Information stations
- 4.8 (24)·Easy·4.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in Augsburg, Bavaria The starting point of this popular hike is the parking lot at the Botanical Garden, very close to the Augsburg Zoo. Ideal for jogging or a walk with the whole family. All little hikers should especially look forward to several playgrounds along the route. Reachable by bus and train (bus stop: Zoo / Botanical Garden). Highlights of the hike: - Augsburg Botanical Garden - Spickelwiese with playground - Lech - Augsburg Information Center on...
- 4.3 (4)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrRelaxed loop near Augsburg, Bavaria. This short loop starts at the "Wellerburg" bus stop, right next to the popular castle restaurant. You can stop off here for a bite to eat after the tour. The route follows fairly wide paths through the forest and along idyllic little streams and ponds, perfect for a short excursion. Highlights: - Wellerburg Castle - peaceful natural atmosphere - mini golf course
- 4.0 (9)·Hard·33.5 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrVaried mountain bike tour around Augsburg. A beautiful bike tour that first leads along the Wertach and then into the Augsburg Western Forests Nature Park with its flowers, trees, ponds and picturesque towns. There is an opportunity to stop at the idyllic Mühlen- and Schloss ponds near Burgwalden. Start is at the parking lot in Göggingen. There are also options to travel by bus and train. Highlights: - Wertach reservoir - nice atmosphere in the rough forest
- 4.4 (11)·Easy·13.1 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular art bike tour in the south of Augsburg, Bavaria. On this bike tour through the Augsburg Siebentischwald you can admire the works of the following 15 artists: BÖRG, BRNZN, CEROW, LE FILOU, LOU ZEH, MR.SED, MR.WOODLAND, NEA, RAOS, REST, SHADE, SHAO, SOBER, SOPHIE TE and WESK. Highlights of the tour: - Siebentischwald - Graffiti artworks
- 4.6 (2)·Hard·78.3 mi·Est. 24 hr+This impressive long-distance hiking trail follows the course of one of Central Europe's last wild rivers. The trail opens up the Bavarian Lech Valley from Augsburg down to Füssen on the edge of the Alps. It runs along a varied mix of riverside floodplain forest paths, gentle moraine hills, and panoramic trails on the high banks, which offer sweeping views of the turquoise-blue ribbon of the Lech. The route is mostly easy from a technical standpoint, but requires a good level of fitness due...
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·34.7 mi·Est. 13–14.5 hrStage 18 of D-Route 9 (Weser - Romantic Road). The penultimate day's stage of D-Route 9 leads from Augsburg following the Lech southwards to the stage destination Landsberg am Lech. It goes straight through the Haunstetter Forest, along the banks of the Mandicho Lake, through the Lechau Forest and along several Lech barrages. Highlights: - Augsburg: numerous forests and parks, city palace of the Fuggers - Friedberg Castle Museum - Lechauwald nature reserve near Unterbergen
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Augsburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Augsburg is Schwäbisch-Allgäuer Fernwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 99.9 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Augsburg?
Augsburg: With an ascent of 11,735 ft, Schwäbisch-Allgäuer Fernwanderweg has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Lechweg Trail with 10,216 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Augsburg?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Augsburg is MTB: Through the Western Forests with a 4.0-star rating from 9 reviews.
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- alter Floßhafen
- Kuhsee
- Fuggerei
- Kloster der Franziskanerinnen von Maria Stern
- Brechthaus
- Anhauser Weiher
- Leopoldsberg
- Schaezlerpalais
- Hexenbrunnen
- Kräutergarten
- Perlachturm
- Rathaus
- Goldener Saal
- Historic water towers
- Dominican Monastery of the Holy Cross
- Kleiner Goldener Saal
- Zeughaus
- Hessingburg
- Schloss Wellenburg
- Schaezlerbrunnen