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Best rails trails in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park

Best rails trails in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park

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Bavaria
#17 of 21 nature parks

The Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park is Central Swabia's only nature park. This popular excursion destination is just outside Augsburg and only an hour away from Munich.

Typical of the landscape in this region are the wooded ridges and the stream valleys running predominantly from south to north. There are three landscape areas in the nature park: the "Stauden" in the south, the "Holzwinkel" in the north and the "Reischenau" in the middle. The "Stauden" are characterized by wooded hills, picturesque stream valleys and small villages - here you can relax and unwind. The vast forests and hills of the "Holzwinkel" are ideal for cyclists and anyone looking for a certain seclusion. Those looking for botanical rarities will find what they are looking for in the "Reischenau", a former lowland moor area.

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The natural history information center, the Nature Park House, is located in the southwest of Augsburg. There are puzzles, a crawling tube, films, the permanent exhibition "Nature and Man in the Nature Park" and much more on the topics of forests, animals and plants, climate change and neobiota. The Nature Park House is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; it is closed in January and February.

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Where is the best rails trail to hike in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best rails trail to hike in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park is Landrat Dr. Frey Cycling Trail, which has a 4.8 star rating from 4 reviews. This trail is 21.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,765 ft.

What is the longest rails trail in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest rails trail in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park is Landrat Dr. Frey Cycling Trail. This trail is estimated to be 21.1 mi long.

How many rail trails are in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park?

There are 2 rail trails in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park.These rail trails have an average 4.9-star ratingfrom 5 AllTrails community reviews.

Which rails trail has the most elevation gain in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park?

Landrat Dr. Frey Cycling Trail has the most elevation gain for rail trails with 1,765 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Erlebnis-Radweg Holzwinkel & Altenmünster (Altenmünster), which has 1,410 ft of elevation gain.