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Best lake trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park

Best lake 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

    4.6 (69)·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 (45)·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 - Riedberger Horn and Wannenkopf

    4.3 (23)·Hard·4.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. Several peaks of different difficulty levels can be scaled on this 7 km long alpine hike. To shorten the loop, you can simply skip the detour to Wannenkopf. A stop at the Grasgehren mountain hut after the hike is recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Riedberger Horn - Wannenkopf - Grasgehren mountain hut - great panoramic views - Bolgen

  4. #4 - Immenstaedter Horn from Immenstadt im Allgaeu

    4.2 (23)·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...

  5. #5 - 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...

  6. #6 - Allgäu Panorama Marathon 2013

    4.2 (7)·Hard·26.2 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hr
    Promising 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

  7. #7 - Alpine Freedom Trail

    4.6 (13)·Hard·10.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Impressive, certified premium hiking trail in the Allgäu, Bavaria. This route is part of the Nagelfluh loops, a collection of hiking trails in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park. The loop begins and ends at the Imbergbahn mountain station. From there, huge silver fir trees, alpine meadows and small streams accompany the hike while magnificent views can be enjoyed. Bizarrely shaped rocks follow the varied and valuable Häderichmoor cultural landscape, one of the best-preserved raised bogs at this...

  8. #8 - Langenegg entlang der Bregenzer Ach

    4.7 (9)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Family-friendly circular hike in the Bregenzerwald around Langenegg. The route leads on paved roads and hiking trails from Langenegg to the Bregenzer Ach river. Follow the shore to the Bozenau side reservoir before returning to Langenegg via forests and meadows. ---- Accessible by bus and train

  9. #9 - Oberstaufen - Alpsee

    4.1 (11)·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...

  10. #10 - Bühl a. Alpsee - Alpe Gschwenderberg

    3.8 (6)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Panoramic hike to Alpe Gschwenderberg, Bavaria. Nestled between the enchanting Great and Small Alp Lakes lies the small village of Bühl a. Alpsee. There is a car park at the starting point. From there, beautiful forest and meadow trails lead quite steeply up to the idyllic Alpe Gschwenderberg (note opening times). Hearty Bavarian delicacies alongside a magnificent view over the Alpsee can be savored here. From there, the route leads across meadows and forests back to the starting point....
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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 lake trail to hike in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best lake trail to hike in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park is Alpsee - Siedelalpe, which has a 4.6 star rating from 69 reviews. This trail is 6.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,046 ft.

What is the longest lake trail in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park is Himmelsstürmer-Route (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 227.3 mi long.

How many lake trails are in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

There are 43 lake trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park.These lake trails have an average 4.4-star ratingfrom 281 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Himmelsstürmer-Route (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for lake trails with 61,043 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Allgäu Panorama Marathon Ultra 2019 - 70km, which has 10,672 ft of elevation gain.

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