Best forest trails in Sonthofen

Romantic, varied hike near Sonthofen, Bavaria. A wild and romantic gorge, a small stream and steeply rising cliffs. On this route, you hike through the Starzlachklamm gorge and experience an impressive natural spectacle. The route starts at the Starzlachklamm parking lot, which is subject to a charge. There is also an entrance fee to the Starzlachklamm gorge. It is open from April to November. There are several refreshment stops along the way. In general, the Starzlachklamm is a popular...

This hike leads to the impressive Hinanger waterfalls, a natural monument in the Oberallgäu. The trail first leads through lush Allgäu mountain meadows and then climbs into a deeply carved forest gorge. A particular highlight is the main waterfall, where the water plunges twelve meters over a mighty limestone tuff edge. The path runs spectacularly directly behind the falling veil of water. Rare mosses and ferns can often be seen in the damp crevices of the gorge, while fire salamanders can...

Panoramic mountain tour over the three peaks Sonnenkopf, Heidelbeerkopf and Schnippenkopf in the Allgäu near Sonthofen, Bavaria As the tour includes longer ascent and descent passages on stony terrain, sturdy shoes are recommended. It is very easy to stop in the mountain huts along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Alpine panoramas from the three peaks - Stop in mountain huts

Ascent: first over alpine meadows and forest passages, later up to Entschenalpe on a tarred alpine path. At the junction to the Gaisalpe / Stützel, follow the farm road a short distance, then there are signs again pointing the way up to the Falkenalpe. From there to the Schnippenkopf. Beautiful all-round view of the Illertal, the Hörnerkette, the Kleinwalsertal, the Allgäu High Alps, Rotspitze, Retterschwangertal, Oberjoch, Hirschberg to Grünten. The path to the Heidelbeerkopf leads over a...

Promising marathon in the Nagelfluhkette nature park from Sonthofen. The Allgäu Panorama Marathon was launched in 2007 with the intention of offering the participants a scenic route where they can get to know the group of horns. The first half is characterized by meadows, trails and stony climbs. The second half begins with a gently undulating forest run, before - after a short but steep ascent - ends in a run on the river. --- Accessible by bus and train

This atmospheric and historically significant circular hike leads through the Bavarian-Tyrolean border region in the Allgäu Alps near Oberstdorf and Obermaiselstein. The trail explores the plateau of the former mountain village of Oberried, which was abandoned in the 17th century due to the plague, following a diverse mixture of narrow mountain trails, root-covered forest paths, and broader alpine meadow tracks. A central highlight is the mystical site of the deserted village, where a small...

Panoramic loop trail in the Allgaeu High Alps, Bavaria. Despite the incline to be overcome, this is a fairly easy hike overall, mostly on a tarred toll road, but also on paths for short stretches. There is a wonderful view of the Walsertal mountains. Highlights of the hike: - Panoramic views - well-developed trails - rustic places to stop for refreshments