Best river trails in Sonthofen
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Explore the most popular river trails near Sonthofen 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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- 4.4 (111)·Moderate·2.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrRomantic, 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...
- 4.3 (23)·Hard·5.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrAscent: 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...
- 4.2 (7)·Hard·26.2 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrPromising 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
- 4.3 (11)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis 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...
- 4.5 (25)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic 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
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·28.9 mi·Est. 12.5–14 hrVaried loop trail in Oberallgaeu, Bavaria. This hike leads from Sonthofen, Alpine Town of the Year 2005, via Bad Hindelang, Bichel and Burgberg. The route is a good 45 km long in total. However, due to the variety of accommodation options, it can be walked in several shorter daily stages. Highlights of the hike: - Sonthofen - Starzlach - Detour to the Burgberg ruins (optional) - Wertach
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Sonthofen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Sonthofen is ENDURA Alpine Dream. This trail is estimated to be 157.5 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Sonthofen?
Sonthofen: With an ascent of 26,003 ft, ENDURA Alpine Dream has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Allgäu Panorama Marathon 2013 with 5,456 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Sonthofen?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Sonthofen is Schnippenkopf - Heidelbeerkopf - Sonnenkopf with a 4.3-star rating from 23 reviews.