Best trails near Alpspitz
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Want to check out Alpspitz from the trail? Good news: 10 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Alpspitz are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (64)·Hard·4.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic hike near Nesselwang, Bavaria. Start is at the Alpspitzbahn car park. Of course it is also possible to set off from the "Nesselwang" railway station. Along the babbling Schloßbächel stream and through the forest, the trail leads up to the Berglodge and then along the Alpspitzweg to the summit. There is a cosy restaurant at the Alpspitzbahn mountain station. Highlights: - fantastic view
- 4.4 (26)·Hard·6 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular adventure trail in Allgäu, Bavaria This beautiful loop starts at the car park at the valley station of the Alpspitzbahn. The highlight of this great hike is of course the impressive waterfall just below the middle station of the Alpspitzbahn. Here it goes over several, partly steep steps. Otherwise, the path leads over idyllic alpine meadows, past rock formations worth seeing and through forest passages. This route is also doable for slightly older children. The route can be...
- 4.7 (21)·Hard·7.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Allgaeu Alps, Bavaria. Good accessibility, fantastic views and great leisure activities for the whole family - it is hardly surprising that the 1575 m above sea level high Alpspitz is one of the most popular peaks in the Allgaeu Alps. The loop trail can be shortened by covering the ascent and/or the ascent with the Alpspitz cable car. Highlights of the hike: - Alpspitz summit with viewing platform and summit cross - Panoramic views over the Allgäu Alps - Edelberg -...
- 4.4 (26)·Hard·7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop with fantastic views in Ostallgäu, Bavaria. The starting point of this loop is at the Nesselwang train station. It goes steadily uphill from here, past the Kappeler Alp and the Panoramahütte Alpspitz. Once you have arrived at the Edelsberg, you will be rewarded with fantastic views before you return to the starting point along a stream. Very close to Nesselwang, the Höllschlucht forest ropes course can be visited as a final adventure. Highlights: - View of the Grüntensee -...
- 4.2 (6)·Hard·9.6 mi·Est. 6–7 hrDemanding round in the Allgäu Alps, Bavaria Great views of the peaks of the Allgäu Alps and the Tannheimer Valley, a waterfall and idyllic churches - all this and much more awaits hikers on this beautiful circular route from Nesselwang in the Allgäu. From the Nesselwang train station (alternatively: mountain station of the Alpspitzbahn) it goes to over 1,500 meters above sea level on the Alpspitz and Edelsberg. There are several rustic restaurants along the way. The route can be reached by...
- 5.0 (5)·Moderate·17 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrVaried mountain bike tour in the Allgaeu Alps, Bavaria. The ascent between Kappel and the Alpspitz requires a good level of fitness. However, you can take a break on the way at the Kappeler Alm or the Panoramahuette Alpspitz and enjoy the fantastic views. Once the highest point of the tour has been reached, a much more relaxed descent down into the valley of the Vils awaits. Highlights of the tour: - Views over the Allgaeu Alps - Refreshments at the Kappeler Alm or Panoramahuette Alpspitz -...
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·33.9 mi·Est. 17.5–19.5 hrCrunchy power tour with borrowings from the Pfrontner MTB marathon. With a good 2,000 meters of altitude and demanding sections of the route, fitness and technique have to be right! Demanding descents challenge the experts and require the right equipment. Start: Bikepoint Nesselwang - Alpenstr. - Sportheim Böck - Fichtelhütte - downhill (caution!) - Vilstal - Vilstalstrasse towards east - over bridge - Himmelreich - downhill (caution!) - Achtal - bike path towards south, towards Grän -...
- 3.4 (6)·Hard·17.2 mi·Est. 9–10 hrScenic mountain bike tour in the Allgäu, Bavaria. A total of 5 Alps are on the route. With the altitude meters to be climbed, you can also stop at two, three or ... Alps to stop for a buttermilk and enjoy the music of cowbells. The crisp climbs are rewarded with fantastic views. The tour is technically demanding and requires some experience. Highlights: - Great alpine stops - Great views
- 3.9 (2)·Hard·9 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrStage 9 of the "Wasserläufer-Route" long-distance hiking trail, Bavaria. Together with the Himmelsstürmer route and the Wiesengaenger route, the Wasserläufer route forms the "Allgäu hiking trilogy" long-distance network. The ninth stage connects Nesselwang and Oy-MIttelberg over a distance of around 14 km. Despite the moderate length of the route, this hike is extremely diverse; you will pass a waterfall, pretty forest and meadow passages, a castle ruin, a well-known mountain peak and a...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·9 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrA scenic section of the route near Nesselwang, Bavaria. The sixth stage of the Himmelsstürmer Route runs along the waterfall path up to the mountain station of the Alpspitzbahn. Fantastic panoramic views are offered here. The path continues through the Reichenbachtobel to the Grüntensee and the stage destination, the Oy-Mittelberg spa gardens. Highlights: - Green Lake - Alpspitze - Waterfall path - Nesselwanger waterfall - Ruins of the Nesselburg - climbing forest
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Alpspitz?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Alpspitz. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Alpspitz?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Alpspitz is Alpspitz (Nesselwang Waterfall Trail), which has a 4.6 star rating from 64 reviews. This trail is 4.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,112 ft.
What is the longest trail near Alpspitz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Alpspitz is MTB-Arena-Allgäu Tour 14: Nesselwangmarathon. This trail is estimated to be 33.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Alpspitz?
Alpspitz: With an ascent of 7,290 ft, MTB-Arena-Allgäu Tour 14: Nesselwangmarathon has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is MTB-Arena-Allgäu - Tour 16: Alphüttenrunde with 3,789 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Alpspitz?
The most popular and difficult trail near Alpspitz is Alpspitz (Nesselwang Waterfall Trail) with a 4.6-star rating from 64 reviews.
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