Best trails near Vilstal
4.2(43 reviews)
Want to check out Vilstal from the trail? Good news: 13 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 12 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Vilstal are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.0 (13)·Hard·5.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic hiking trail in Ostallgäu, Bavaria This beautiful hike starts at the parking lot in the Vilstal west of Pfronten. Sturdy shoes are recommended, as you often hike on natural paths. Often it goes through an idyllic forest, accompanied by the babbling of small mountain streams. The trees are thinning around the Edelsberg so that one can enjoy fantastic panoramic views over the Vilstal and the peaks of the Ostallgäu. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 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
- 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 -...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·15.6 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrThis route follows stage 6 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning in Unterjoch and ending in Füssen. The path descends into the Vils valley, tracking the river past Schranzschrofen and across the Austrian border toward Pfronten-Ried. It climbs the Zirmgrat ridge past the high medieval Falkenstein castle ruins, offering panoramic views of the Tannheim Mountains and the Füssen lakes before descending past the Alatsee and Faulenbach to Füssen....
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·28.6 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrStage 3 of the Bike Trail Tirol from Tannheim to Reutte. The third day's stage of the popular Tyrolean mountain bike long-distance trail leads mainly on paved paths from the western Tannheimer Tal over the Tyrolean-Bavarian border on the Oberjoch to Pfronten in Bavaria and through the Vilstal finally to Reutte. --- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·16.4 mi·Est. 9–9.5 hrThis route follows stage 5 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning in Gunzesried and ending in Unterjoch. The path descends from Gunzesried into the town of Sonthofen, where hikers can view the historic St. Michael Church, St. Leonhard Chapel, and the old market hall. From Sonthofen, the trail climbs back into the high Alps toward Bad Hindelang, passing through the elevated mountain village of Oberjoch before reaching the quiet valley settlement of...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Vilstal?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Vilstal. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, 5 mountain biking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Vilstal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Vilstal is Pfronten - Edelsberghütte, which has a 4.7 star rating from 7 reviews. This trail is 6.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,387 ft.
What is the longest trail near Vilstal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Vilstal 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 Vilstal?
Vilstal: 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 Maximiliansweg Stage 5: Gunzesried - Unterjoch with 4,022 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Vilstal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Vilstal is Zum Edelsberg with a 4.0-star rating from 13 reviews.