Best short trails in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park
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.
Top trails
- 4.3 (4)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrRelaxed loop near Augsburg, Bavaria. This short loop starts at the "Wellerburg" bus stop, right next to the popular castle restaurant. You can stop off here for a bite to eat after the tour. The route follows fairly wide paths through the forest and along idyllic little streams and ponds, perfect for a short excursion. Highlights: - Wellerburg Castle - peaceful natural atmosphere - mini golf course
Visitor info
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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