Best backpacking trails in Balderschwang
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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Balderschwang with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·11.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrA scenic section through the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. The 14th stage of the Himmelsstürmer Route offers wonderful views and convinces with outstanding views. Over the Scheuenpass and the Piesen-Alpe it goes through the onion moss to the destination stage Obermaiselstein / Grasgehren on the Riedbergpass. Highlights: - Orchid blossom in the raised bog - Riedberger Horn (360 degree view) - Scheuenpass - Besler viewpoint
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·14.4 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrA scenic section of the route in Oberallgäu, Bavaria / Austria This route takes you across the border to Austria. From Balderschwang it goes to Rohrmoos, over the Hörnlespass and into the Kleinwalsertal. You can stop off at the Hörnlespasshütte. Highlights: - Parish church of St Anton Balderschwang - St Anne's wooden chapel from the 16th century - Walser Museum
- Hard·218.6 mi·Est. 24 hr+The varied section of the E4 in Germany from the Allgäu to the Berchtesgadener Land. The section of the E4 in Germany shares much of its route with the Maximiliansweg. There are two variants of this section. This is the easier variant; instead there is also the option of hiking the high alpine variant, which runs through Austria. The E4 runs from the Allgäu to the Berchtesgadener Land on the edge of the Alps. In addition to impressive scenery, the famous Neuschwanstein Castle,...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Balderschwang?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Balderschwang is Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4: Von Bad Reichenhall bis ins Oberallgäu. This trail is estimated to be 218.6 mi long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Balderschwang?
Balderschwang: With an ascent of 60,396 ft, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4: Von Bad Reichenhall bis ins Oberallgäu has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5: Südliche Lauchalpe zur Kemptner Hütte with 8,671 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Balderschwang?
The most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Balderschwang is Himmelsstürmer-Route Etappe 14: Balderschwang - Obermaiselstein with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.