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Best trail running trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park

Best trail running 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 - 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...

  2. #2 - Grosser Wald Hiking Car Park - Gruenten

    4.4 (18)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Alpine loop near Wertach, Bavaria. This is a truly marvellous mountain hike on the Grünten. Two rustic alpine huts invite to stop for refreshments along the way (check opening times). Alternatively, a short break just before the end of the tour at the Herzlessteinbach forest playground and rest area can be taken. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Grünten - Breathtaking panoramic views - Grünten hut - Stop off at the Alpe Metzenberg or Alpe Vordere Kölle

  3. #3 - Hochgratbahn mountain station - Falkenhuette - valley station

    4.9 (20)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Panoramic hike in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. This hike begins with a ride on the Hochgratbahn. Once you have arrived at the mountain station, you hike over the Seelekopf and the Rohnehoehe in a wide arc back to the Weissach valley. Sufficient sun protection and drinking water belong in the backpack - since the hike runs almost continuously through alpine areas, there is only little shade. Highlights of the hike: - Hochgrat - Refreshments at the Berggasthof Falkenhuette...

  4. #4 - Jewish Church and Hirschsprung

    4.6 (24)·Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Varied loop trail in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. An overall quite easy hike in the Allgaeu, for which you should plan between two and three hours of walking time. There are some slightly more strenuous climbs. The route leads around the wooded Ochsenkopf, to the "Judenkirche" rock formation and to the "Hirschsprung" rock formation. Highlights of the hike: - several rock formations worth seeing - Ochsenberg - idyllic forest trails

  5. #5 - Sulzberg

    4.5 (24)·Easy·3.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly circular hike east of Lake Constance in the Bregenzerwald in Vorarlberg. The hiking route leads from Sulzberg first on a high-altitude trail with beautiful far-reaching views of the Bodensee hinterland, before returning past the moor. The tour is easy to walk on without any notable climbs with rest stops on the moor. ---- Accessible by bus and train

  6. #6 - Ofterschwanger Horn

    4.4 (19)·Moderate·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Panoramic hike in the Allgaeu Alps, Bavaria. Many far-reaching views over the peaks of the Allgaeu Alps await you on this hike near Ofterschwang. On the way to or from the Ofterschwanger Horn you can take a breather at one of the mountain inns such as the World Cup Hut. Alternatively, you can have a picnic with a view at the summit cross (there are several wooden benches here). If you arrive by car, toll and parking fees will be charged. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the...

  7. #7 - 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...

  8. #8 - Gaissberg route via Lochbach valley

    4.4 (16)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. This 10 km hike leads through beautiful forest and over picturesque mountain meadows. Within the first four kilometers - the ascent to the Gaissberg - you gain around 500 meters in elevation. The rest of the loop, which mostly leads through the Lochbach valley, is very relaxed. Highlights of the hike: - Lochbach valley - Lochwiesen - Gaissberg - beautiful mountain forest

  9. #9 - Rappenfluh and Engenloch Gorge

    4.7 (12)·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...

  10. #10 - 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
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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 hiking trail for running in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best hiking trail for running in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park is Grosser Alpsee Loop, which has a 4.1 star rating from 45 reviews. This trail is 6.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 866 ft.

What is the longest running trail in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park is Allgäu Panorama Marathon Ultra 2019 - 70km. This trail is estimated to be 44.0 mi long.

How many running trails are in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park?

There are 26 running trails in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park.These running trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 272 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Allgäu Panorama Marathon Ultra 2019 - 70km has the most elevation gain for running trails with 10,672 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Immenstädter Gebirgsmarathon (verkürzt), which has 8,238 ft of elevation gain.

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