Best trails near Grüntensee
4.1(66 reviews)
Want to check out Grüntensee from the trail? Good news: 5 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 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Grüntensee are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (54)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis hike leads around the picturesque Grüntensee lake in the Oberallgäu. The Wertach reservoir is known for its crystal-clear water and impressive Alpine panorama. The route starts at the hiking parking lot at the climbing forest. The trail leads around the entire lake on near-natural paths and paved lakeside paths. A particular highlight is the view of the "Guardian of the Allgäu", the 1,738 m high Grünten. Its striking silhouette is perfectly reflected in the water when there is no wind....
- 4.2 (7)·Moderate·25.8 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrDo not worry! With a bit of fitness, a wonderful day tour through the Vilstal past cow pastures. After a few kilometers you come to the cozy Alm "Kalbelehof". Continue past the Vilsfall towards Schattwald. After Jungholz there is another possibility to stop by, the "Sorgalpe". Start: Bikepoint Nesselwang - Hertingen - Pfronten Kappel - Rö euten - Vilstal - Vilsfall near Schattwald - Unterjoch - Sorgalpe - Jungholz - Wertach - Grüntensee - Wertachtal - Gschwend - destination: Bikepoint Nesselwang
- 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
Where is the best place to hike near Grüntensee?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Grüntensee is Around Lake Loop, which has a 4.5 star rating from 54 reviews. This trail is 5.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 475 ft.
What is the longest trail near Grüntensee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Grüntensee is MTB-Arena-Allgäu Tour 11: Sorgalpentour. This trail is estimated to be 25.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Grüntensee?
Grüntensee: With an ascent of 2,696 ft, MTB-Arena-Allgäu Tour 11: Sorgalpentour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Himmelsstürmer-Route Etappe 6: Nesselwang - Oy-Mittelberg with 2,627 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Grüntensee?
The most popular and difficult trail near Grüntensee is Wasserläufer Route Stage 9: Nesselwang - Oy-Mittelberg with a 3.9-star rating from 2 reviews.
Top sights in Oy-Mittelberg
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Attractions
Points of interest
- Wertach
- Parkplatz am Kletterwald Grüntensee
- Grüntensee
- Stele 4
- Schwarzenberger Weiher
- Burgkranzegger Horn
- Rottachsee
- Übergroße Bank
- Burgkranzegg
- Kneipp im Bach (Faistenoyer Bach)
- Camping Wertacher Hof
- Hachenreutenschachen
- Steinmeile-Panoramablick
- Wildwassertretbecken
- Kirchblick
- Pechkohlestollen
- Weitblick-Hock
- Stele 1
- Stele 2
- Weitblicke