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Best beach trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park

Best beach trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park

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The Nagelfluhkette Nature Park is the first nature park to be located on both Bavarian and Austrian territory; it is named after the Nagelfluhkette mountain range. This consists of many round stones of different sizes that have been pressed together to form a conglomerate - or Nagelfluh. This mountain world of the Nagelfluhkette is beautifully contrasted by the four large valleys that follow its course in a west-east direction. The animals and plants have also adapted to the diverse landscape. You can find capercaillie and black grouse, golden eagles and white-backed woodpeckers, as well as purple gentian, stone carnation and silver firs. Alongside the Allgäu High Alps nature reserve and the Lechtal Alps, this nature park is one of the "hot spots of biodiversity" - in other words, it is home to an exceptionally large number of special species that are threatened at the same time. The protection of nature is therefore a top priority in the nature park in order to preserve these unique biocoenoses.

Visitors can discover the landscape on their own, or find out more on guided tours or in the nature park center in the Alpseehaus. Regional cuisine can also be discovered in the numerous LandZunge inns.

Top sights

Hochwarte
Hochwarte
Peak
Übelhorn
Übelhorn
Peak
Konstanzer Tal
Konstanzer Tal
Valley
Alpsee-Strand
Alpsee-Strand
Beach
Buchenegg Waterfalls
Buchenegg Waterfalls
Waterfall
Hinterbolgen
Hinterbolgen
Peak

Top trails

  1. #1 - Alpsee - Siedelalpe

    4.7 (65)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Popular loop in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. This varied loop on the northern shore of the Großer Alpsee leads via Zaumberg and Trieblings to the Siedelalpe. From there, there are great views of Mittag and the Gschwender Horn, the peaks of the Nagelfluhkette and the Grünten behind it, as well as the picturesque Illertal valley and the Allgäu High Alps. At the end, the day can be rounded off wonderfully by the lake. Highlights of the hike: - View of the Alpsee - Siedelalpe -...

  2. #2 - Grosser Alpsee Loop

    4.1 (44)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Beautiful hike in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. The starting point of this loop is the AlpSeeHaus parking lot. The Großer Alpsee is the largest natural lake in the Allgäu, surrounded by meadows, forests, and mountains. In addition to the excellent hiking route, the Großer Alpsee also offers excellent swimming opportunities and fantastic views of the lake and the Allgäu Alps. There are places to stop for refreshments. On the way back, the route goes via Hintersee, Gschwend, and...

  3. #3 - Immenstaedter Horn from Immenstadt im Allgaeu

    4.3 (21)·Hard·6.8 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. This is a panoramic loop trail in the Allgaeu Alps starting in Immenstadt im Allgaeu. Overall, the route is rather relaxed, but not very short. Sometimes you hike on narrow paths and sometimes on wider alpine paths. Right at the beginning there is a long climb that requires a bit of fitness. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Immenstaedter Horn (1489 m above sea level) - Views of the Great Alpsee, the Oberallgaeu and the...

  4. #4 - Immenstadt - Alpe Gschwenderberg - Immenstädter Horn

    4.2 (20)·Hard·8.2 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Demanding summit tour near Immenstadt in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park. This loop leads along a panoramic path over the Immenstädter Horn, the local mountain of Immenstadt in the Allgäu. The descent is via the Kanzelweg, past the Kanzel, where once again a wonderful view of the town and the entire valley as far as the large Alpine lake, can be enjoyed. The start is at the car park on Badeweg. However, the hike can also be started from Immenstadt railway station. It is possible to stop off...

  5. #5 - Oberstaufen - Alpsee

    3.7 (10)·Moderate·18.7 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hr
    Varied bike tour in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful bike tour covers a distance of a good 30 km through the valley of the Konstanzer Ach, an idyllic little river in the Oberallgaeu. When circumnavigating the Grosser Alpsee, numerous detours are possible, for example to the Kleiner Alpsee or to the ruins of Hugofels Castle. The tour can be ridden in one piece or in two stages. Highlights of the tour: - Alpsee - Oberstaufen - Valley of the Konstanzer Ach - St. James...

  6. #6 - Himmelsstürmer-Route Etappe 11: Bühl am Alpsee/ Immenstadt - Oberstaufen

    4.0 (2)·Hard·12.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    A scenic stretch of road near Immenstadt, Bavaria. The eleventh stage of the Himmelsstürmer Route leads to the so-called "viewing balcony". From the Pfarralpe there are fantastic views over the Alpsee and on the route over Thaler Höhe, Salmaser Höhe and Kalzhofner Höhe to the Oberstaufen stage destination, you always have phenomenal views of the region. Highlights: - Lido at the Alpsee - Pfarralpe - Thaler height - Salmaser height - Kalzhofer Höhe

  7. #7 - Zum Kemptener Naturfreundehaus ab Blaichach

    4.0 (3)·Hard·15.1 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hr
    A varied mountain bike tour in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria This is a varied mountain bike tour from Blaichach train station via Bühl am Alpsee and the Seifenmoos Alpe, which is also a real pleasure as a hike. You cross wild forests, pass pretty bodies of water and enjoy fantastic views over the Nagelfluhkette and the Großer Alpsee. Between kilometers four and ten you gain a few hundred meters in altitude, which is why you should bring a certain level of fitness. There are places...

  8. #8 - MTB: Aplsee - Gunzesrieder Säge - Rangiswanger Horn

    4.5 (3)·Moderate·35.8 mi·Est. 16.5–18 hr

  9. #9 - Rund um Immenstadt

    Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr

  10. #10 - Fjällräven Classic Deutschland 2025

    Hard·32.9 mi·Est. 18.5–20.5 hr
    Wide valleys, rolling hills, towering mountains, dense forests and lively alpine meadows characterize the panorama. The route leads through the impressive Oberstaufen landscape in the Allgäu foothills of the Alps, where the spirit of Bavarian culture blends with rugged nature. The trek is one of the more challenging events in the Fjällräven Classic series. Frequently changing weather conditions increase the adventure factor.
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Nature Park Center AlpSeeHaus is open from April - October daily from 10 am - 6 pm and from November - March daily from 10 am - 4 pm. (closed on 24., 25.12. and 01.01.)

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Where is the best beach trail to hike in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best beach trail to hike in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park is Alpsee - Siedelalpe, which has a 4.7 star rating from 65 reviews. This trail is 6.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,046 ft.

What is the longest beach trail in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park is MTB: Aplsee - Gunzesrieder Säge - Rangiswanger Horn. This trail is estimated to be 35.8 mi long.

How many beach trails are in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

There are 16 beach trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park.These beach trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 176 AllTrails community reviews.

Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

Fjällräven Classic Deutschland 2025 has the most elevation gain for beach trails with 8,622 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is MTB: Aplsee - Gunzesrieder Säge - Rangiswanger Horn, which has 5,521 ft of elevation gain.

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