Best trails near Illertal
3.8(121 reviews)
Want to check out Illertal from the trail? Good news: 35 trails will get you there, including hiking, camping, and backpacking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Illertal from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 33 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Illertal are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (22)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrInteresting themed hiking trail around fishing in the Allgäu. The circular hike, in which water plays the main role, leads from Fischen over the Illerbrücke to the Auwaldsee. Passing the Schöllang Castle, it goes to the source of the Iller. Then you take the Rubinger-Steg to the other side of the bank and come back to the starting point through the Weidachwald. ------------------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
- 4.4 (15)·Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Allgäu, Bavaria On this hike you can experience the beauty of the Allgäu without having to hike to great heights. Follow the Wallrafweg on a well-signposted route to the Schattenbergschanze. From there, you always follow the course of the Trettach and Iller rivers back to the starting point in Reichenbach. Accessible by bus and train (access from Oberstdorf train station). There are places to stop for a break, for example in Café Breitenberg. Highlights...
- 4.3 (14)·Moderate·11 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic MTB tour in the Allgäu, Bavaria. The tour starts between Fischen and Au at a car park right next to the festival hall. It is possible to take the railway to Fischen. It goes along the Iller towards Oberstdorf, shortly before the source of the Iller, turn left over the bridge, continue right on the cycle path to Oberstdorf and at the end of the cycle path turn left following the signpost to the Wallraffweg. Pass the Cafe Breitenberg and continue steadily uphill. After passing the...
- 4.2 (7)·Hard·26.2 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrPromising 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
- 4.2 (8)·Easy·28.3 mi·Est. 11–12 hrStage 1 of the Iller cycle path. The first section of the Iller cycle path leads from Oberstdorf to Kempten im Allgäu. Here, too, there are unique Allgäu mountain panoramas, for example from the Mittagberg. Immenstadt is also worth a stopover with its impressive inner-city building ensemble. Highlights: - View from the Mittagberg to Sonthofen - Building ensemble Marienplatz, Villa Probst, cemetery chapel in Immenstadt - "Rohrbachtobel im Wirlinger Forst" nature reserve
- 3.9 (5)·Moderate·22.2 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrChallenging mountain bike tour in the Allgäu Alps near Fischen, Bavaria. The MTB tour starts in Fischen. There are car parks and bus stops near the starting point for those travelling by public transport. The route leads along challenging gravel paths to the impressive Stuibenfall waterfall, whose spray cloud can be seen from afar, and from there up to the Käseralpe. On this section, be careful on the wide rain gullies at the edge of the path, as the front wheel can quickly get caught here....
- 4.7 (6)·Hard·35.8 mi·Est. 14–15 hrChallenging and promising mountain bike tour in the Allgäu. This demanding MTB tour starts in Fischen and first leads along the Iller to Sonthofen. Then it goes slightly uphill to Bad Hindelang. From here, follow the signs to Hinterstein. Partly through the forest, partly through open terrain, it is now always moderately uphill to the gabled house. Here you can stop, enjoy the wonderful view of the Ostrachtal with a hearty snack and recover from your exertions before you return to the...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Illertal?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Illertal. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 19 hiking trails, 14 mountain biking trails, 14 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Illertal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Illertal is Themenweg Wasserwege - dem Ursprung entgegen, which has a 4.4 star rating from 22 reviews. This trail is 6.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 748 ft.
What is the longest trail near Illertal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Illertal is Bodensee-Königssee-Cycle Path Stage 3: Immenstadt - Füssen. This trail is estimated to be 41.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Illertal?
Illertal: With an ascent of 8,671 ft, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5: Südliche Lauchalpe zur Kemptner Hütte has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Torkopf - Gatterkopf with 6,788 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Illertal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Illertal is Allgäu Panorama Marathon 2013 with a 4.2-star rating from 7 reviews.
