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Best dogs on leash trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park

Best dogs on leash trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park

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Bavaria
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#10 of 21 nature parks

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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 - Steibis - Buchenegger Wasserfälle

    4.4 (58)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular loop in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful hike leads to the famous Buchenegg waterfalls. From the starting point, the route mostly follows green meadows to Alpe Neugreuth. This is open between May and the end of October (see tips). Surefootedness is required on the path before the waterfalls - it can be slippery here. The hike starts at the Imbergbahn car park, which is subject to a charge. A bus also goes here. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful views -...

  2. #2 - Hochgrat - Mountain Station

    4.6 (47)·Hard·3.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Panoramic hike in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park near Oberstaufen. The hiking route leads from the Hochgratbahn valley station up to the mountain station, where the magnificent views over the main Alpine ridge can be enjoyed and the mountain restaurant and several huts invite to stop for refreshments. From here, it is possible to hike along the panoramic trail to the summit of the Hochgrat. The same route leads back to the starting point or the Hochgratbahn cable car can be taken. At the...

  3. #3 - Rappenfluh and Engenloch Gorge

    4.6 (13)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    From Hittisau, the loop first follows Rappenfluh-Weg and leaves the village area for the wooded slope. It then reaches Rappenfluh, where boulders and cave-like passages shape the upper section. After that, the route drops toward the Bolgenach and follows the river toward Engenloch Gorge. Along the water, the character becomes narrower and rockier before the trail reaches the gorge with its overhanging rock formations. From there, the loop returns to Hittisau, linking the wooded and rocky...

  4. #4 - Zum Waldspielplatz im Großen Wald

    4.6 (5)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Child-friendly hike to the forest playground in the Great Forest near Wertach, Bavaria Highlights of the route: - Have fun in the forest playground - Hiking on idyllic forest trails - Take a break in the alpine huts

  5. #5 - Wäldle - Kessel

    5.0 (2)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr

  6. #6 - Von der Alpe Hohenschwand zum Hochgrat und zurück

    5.0 (1)·Hard·9.8 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hr
    Circular hike from Alpe Hohenschwand to the Hochgrat, including by cable car in the Nagelfluhkette nature park Highlights of the hike: - Ride the cable car - View of the alpine area - idyllic honor-pregnant valley

  7. #7 - Von der Alpe Hohenschwand auf den Spitzlerberg

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Circular hike from Alpe Hohenschwand to the Spitzlerberg near Oberstaufen, Bavaria Highlights of the route: - Hiking on paved paths - beautiful alpine panorama

  8. #8 - Adelharz - Neumayr-Hütte

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·3.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr

  9. #9 - Rottach - Falkenstein

    4.0 (7)·Hard·4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Entertaining hike from Rottach in the Allgäu. The start is in tranquil Rottach. It is easy to get here by bus to the "Rottach" bus stop. The hike is quite steep in places and can also be slippery. The signposting is quite patchy, so a little focus is also required here. However, the ascent through beautiful forest and meadow sections is worthwhile and at the end the effort is rewarded with a marvellous panorama of the Allgäu. Highlights: - fantastic panorama

  10. #10 - Von der Alpe Hohenschwand zum Hündle und der Sonnhalde

    3.0 (1)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Panoramic circular hike from the Alpe Hohenschwand over the Hündle and the Demeteralpe Sonnhalde There are numerous refreshment stops along the route. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful alpine panoramas - Largely wide paved paths
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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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