Best backpacking trails in Scheidegg
Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Scheidegg 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
- Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrStage 18 of the "Wasserläufer-Route" long-distance hiking trail, Bavaria. Together with the Himmelsstürmer route and the Wiesengaenger route, the Wasserläufer route forms the "Allgäu hiking trilogy", a more than 400 km long network of long-distance hiking trails. The eighteenth stage is very relaxed with a length of 11 km and is all about the water. It goes from Scheidegg over the Waldsee to Lindenberg in the Allgäu. The undisputed highlight are the Scheidegger waterfalls, which cascade down...
- Hard·231.8 mi·Est. 24 hr+Outstanding long-distance hiking trail, the water strider route This long-distance hike leads through forests, along idyllic waters and offers impressive views. Through green valleys it goes past numerous sights and through idyllic villages. This varied hike is rich in cultural and historical sights and experiences close to nature. Highlights: -Numerous lakes and waterfalls -Trilogy rooms in the palace gardens -Home sites -Alpine gardens -Kneipp health resort Scheidegg -Lourdes...
- Moderate·15.4 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrStage 18a of the "Wasserläufer-Route" long-distance hiking trail, Bavaria. Together with the Himmelsstürmer route and the Wiesengaenger route, the Wasserläufer route forms the "Allgäu hiking trilogy", a more than 400 km long network of long-distance hiking trails. This stage from Scheidegg to Eglofs combines the two stages 18 (Scheidegg to Lindenberg) and 19 (Lindenberg to Eglofs) into a longer alternative route. The highlights of the almost 25 km long hike include the Scheidegger...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Scheidegg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Scheidegg is Allgäu hiking trilogy: Wasserläufer route (long-distance hiking trail). This trail is estimated to be 231.8 mi long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Scheidegg?
Scheidegg: With an ascent of 45,777 ft, Allgäu hiking trilogy: Wasserläufer route (long-distance hiking trail) has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Wasserlaeufer route stage 18a: Scheidegg - Eglofs with 1,788 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Scheidegg?
The most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Scheidegg is Allgäu hiking trilogy: Wasserläufer route (long-distance hiking trail) with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.
