Best trails near Eschachtal
4.1(23 reviews)
Want to check out Eschachtal from the trail? Good news: 19 trails will get you there, including hiking and backpacking 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 19 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Eschachtal are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (8)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hiking trail near Buchenberg, Bavaria. From Kreuzthal you hike into the Buchenberg forest, up to the Schwarzen Grat and then via the Schletteralm and following the course of the Eisenbach back to the starting point. This overall quite relaxed forest hike is also well suited for slightly older children. Highlights of the hike: - Black Ridge - Valley of the Eisenbach - Buchenberg Forest - Schletteralm
- 3.5 (5)·Hard·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop in Allgäu, Baden-Württemberg. This is an excellent hike through the Buchenberg forest to the Black Ridge. The Schwarze Grat is known, above all, for its phenomenal views. In clear weather, the idea even reaches the peaks of the Jungfrau and Mönch, some 200 km away. The way back leads along a road through the valley of the Eschach. Those who want to bypass this can simply return along the same path. Highlights of the hike: - black ridge with observation tower - beautiful forest...
- 3.7 (2)·Hard·16.9 mi·Est. 9–10 hrThe hike leads from Rohrdorf up to the Kreuzleshöhe, a striking vantage point in the Adelegg mountain range. The trail runs through dense forests and across lush mountain meadows, which are typical of the Allgäu foothills of the Alps. There is a steady ascent on forest paths and natural trails that offer peace and quiet away from the crowded Alpine peaks. At the summit, a wooden cross marks the highest point and, on a clear day, offers a sweeping view over the Nagelfluh range as far as the...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·32.2 mi·Est. 15.5–17 hrMarathon course in Kempten. This is a very demanding endurance course, which is mainly used for the Voralpenmarathon trail running event. The difficulty of the route is based solely on the considerable distance and the relentless, steep ascents and descents, not on technical terrain. The trail leads through the beautiful foothills of the Alps around Kempten, winding through the Kürnach forest and over scenic hills on a mixture of single trails, forest paths and nature trails. This...
- Moderate·12.4 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrQuiet section of the Wiesengänger Route in the Kürnach Forest, Bavaria. The ninth stage of the meadow walker route leads mainly through dense forests, from Altusried via Adelegg to the stage destination, the glassmaking village of Schmidsfelden. On the route you hike on quiet forest paths along ponds and through the meadows and hills that are typical of the Allgäu. Highlights: - Allgäu open-air theater - Schwarzachen settlement - Sägemühlbach - Schmidsfelden glassworks
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Eschachtal?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Eschachtal. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 16 hiking trails, 7 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Eschachtal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Eschachtal is Von Kreuzthal entlang dem Eisenbach zum Schwarzen Grat, which has a 4.6 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 6.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,459 ft.
What is the longest trail near Eschachtal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Eschachtal is Von Leutkirch über Rohrdorf und Christazhofen. This trail is estimated to be 39.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Eschachtal?
Eschachtal: With an ascent of 5,738 ft, Pre-Alpine Marathon Kempten has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is From Rohrdorf to the Kreuzleshoehe with 3,923 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Eschachtal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Eschachtal is Zum Hohkopf und dem Schwarzen Grat with a 4.0-star rating from 3 reviews.