Best lake trails in Oberstaufen
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Explore the most popular lake trails near Oberstaufen 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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- 4.6 (13)·Hard·10.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrImpressive, certified premium hiking trail in the Allgäu, Bavaria. This route is part of the Nagelfluh loops, a collection of hiking trails in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park. The loop begins and ends at the Imbergbahn mountain station. From there, huge silver fir trees, alpine meadows and small streams accompany the hike while magnificent views can be enjoyed. Bizarrely shaped rocks follow the varied and valuable Häderichmoor cultural landscape, one of the best-preserved raised bogs at this...
- 4.1 (11)·Moderate·18.7 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrVaried bike tour in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful bike tour covers a distance of a good 30 km through the valley of the Konstanzer Ach, an idyllic little river in the Oberallgaeu. When circumnavigating the Grosser Alpsee, numerous detours are possible, for example to the Kleiner Alpsee or to the ruins of Hugofels Castle. The tour can be ridden in one piece or in two stages. Highlights of the tour: - Alpsee - Oberstaufen - Valley of the Konstanzer Ach - St. James...
- 4.8 (6)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis scenic and alpine ridge hike leads across the Nagelfluh chain in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park on the border between the Bavarian Allgäu and Vorarlberg. The trail explores the prominent summits of the Falken (1,564 m) and the Hochhädrich (1,565 m), following a challenging mixture of narrow ridge paths, root-covered mountain trails, and partially cable-secured rock passages. A central highlight is the panoramic view from the ridge, which on clear days extends from Lake Constance to the...
- 4.1 (4)·Hard·43.1 mi·Est. 18.5–20.5 hrStarting point: quiet parking lot directly at the Weißbach. Right at the beginning it goes 200 meters up in the direction of Steibis. After a few bends and the saddle at 1040m there is a wonderful view of the Voralberger hill country. Below the saddle it goes past the chapel over the green border to Austria. After the Hochschlitten ski lift, it goes downhill to Riefensberg. The heart of the tour begins at the Bolgenach Bridge. The very beautiful Schleichweg leads over the Scheidwan Alp back...
- Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrStage 15 of the "Wasserläufer-Route" long-distance hiking trail, Baden-Württemberg / Bavaria. This is the fifteenth stage of the Wasserläufer route, which, in addition to the Himmelsstürmer route and the Wiesengaenger route, forms the third main route of the "Allgäu hiking trilogy". A lot of open landscape, interspersed with a few forests, picturesque villages and lonely farmsteads, characterizes this route from Oberstaufen to Oberreute. Compared to the fairly moderate distance, there is a...
- Hard·32.9 mi·Est. 18.5–20.5 hrWide valleys, rolling hills, towering mountains, dense forests and lively alpine meadows characterize the panorama. The route leads through the impressive Oberstaufen landscape in the Allgäu foothills of the Alps, where the spirit of Bavarian culture blends with rugged nature. The trek is one of the more challenging events in the Fjällräven Classic series. Frequently changing weather conditions increase the adventure factor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Oberstaufen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Oberstaufen is Big Nagelfluh Circular with the Mountain Bike. This trail is estimated to be 43.1 mi long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Oberstaufen?
Oberstaufen: With an ascent of 8,622 ft, Fjällräven Classic Deutschland 2025 has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Big Nagelfluh Circular with the Mountain Bike with 5,715 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Oberstaufen?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Oberstaufen is Alpine Freedom Trail with a 4.6-star rating from 13 reviews.
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