Best backpacking trails in Immenstadt

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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Immenstadt 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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#1 - Nagelfluh Ridge Hike: Immenstadt im Allgaeu - Oberstaufen
4.5 (6)·Hard·20.3 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hr
The Nagelfluh crossing between the Mittagbahn and Hochgratbahn mountain stations is one of the most beautiful ridge hikes in the German Alps. The mountain tour proposed here extends the classic ridge hike through the Nagelfluh range into a challenging multi-day tour aimed at hikers with mountain experience. The hike starts in Immenstadt in the Allgäu and leads along the ridge of the Nagelfluhkette to Oberstaufen. Numerous peaks with an altitude of well over 1500 m above sea level are...
#2 - Von Immenstadt nach Bolgenach
4.9 (10)·Hard·18.9 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hr
Picturesque and idyllic hike in the Allgäu Alps from Immenstadt to Bolgenach, Bavaria. This demanding and promising hike starts in Immenstadt and leads over the highest peaks of the Allgäu Alps to Bolgenach. Highlights: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - View of the course of the Rhine
#3 - Himmelsstürmer-Route Etappe 10a: Alpe Gund - Missen-Wilhams
Moderate·12.5 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hr
Varied route section in Steigbachtal, Bavaria. The alternative route of the tenth stage of the Himmelsstürmer Route leads from Alpe Grund through the Steigbachtal. First it goes up to the ruins of Hugofels with a view of the Kleiner Alpsee. The path then leads along the Großer Alpsee and from the Pfarralpe to the stage destination Missen-Wilhelms. Highlights: - Great Alpsee - View of the Kleiner Alpsee - Nature trail on the moor - Carl-Hirnbein-Museum - Waterfall in the Steigbachtobel -...
#4 - Wasserläufer-Route Etappe 13: Alpe Gund - Missen-Wilhams
Moderate·12.3 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hr
Beautiful section of the route in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. The 13th stage of the Wasserläufer route leads through the Steigbachtal, along the Hugofels castle ruins, from which one has excellent views of the Kleiner Alpsee, to the stage destination of Missen-Wilhams. From Alpe Grund, you hike along the banks of the Großer Alpsee to the Pfarralpe, before you go through the Tuffenmoos to the stage destination. Highlights: - Limestone outcrop - View of the Alpsee - Waterfall in...
#5 - Himmelsstürmer-Route Etappe 10: Alpe Grund nach Immenstadt/Bühl am Alpsee
Moderate·7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
A varied section of the route in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. The tenth stage of the Himmelsstürmer Route leads from Alpe Grund through the Steigbachtal over the Hugofels castle ruins and along the Kleiner Alpsee. The stage destination is the AlpSeeHaus in Bühl am Alpsee. Highlights: - Waterfall in the Steigbachtobel - Hugofels castle ruins - Little Alpsee

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest backpacking trail in Immenstadt?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Immenstadt is Nagelfluh Ridge Hike: Immenstadt im Allgaeu - Oberstaufen. This trail is estimated to be 20.3 mi long.

Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Immenstadt?

Immenstadt: With an ascent of 7,690 ft, Von Immenstadt nach Bolgenach has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Nagelfluh Ridge Hike: Immenstadt im Allgaeu - Oberstaufen with 7,221 ft of elevation gain.

What is the most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Immenstadt?

The most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Immenstadt is Nagelfluh Ridge Hike: Immenstadt im Allgaeu - Oberstaufen with a 4.5-star rating from 6 reviews.