Nagelfluhschleifen
Hiking in the Allgäu is where happiness can be found. Majestic mountains, wide meadows, clear mountain lakes and dreamlike views shape the landscape. On hikes in Oberstaufen, visitors can enjoy the varied scenery and fresh mountain air of the Allgäu peaks at any time of year. Anyone who loves hiking will love the Allgäu.
Four Premium Trails around Oberstaufen impress with the rich natural beauty of the Allgäu. They offer a deep insight into the remarkable nature experiences that make Premium Hiking so special. In the many mountain huts along the trails, hikers can relax over a hearty snack and recharge their batteries.
The Premium Hiking Town Oberstaufen
Surrounded by the gentle hills of the Bavarian Alpine foothills, Oberstaufen is the gateway to the Allgäu mountains – whether for easy hikes for beginners, exciting routes with the family or panoramic mountain tours.
Between mountain and valley, the gentle hills of the Allgäu Alps are the ideal starting point for hikes. The Hochgrat and the Nagelfluhkette rise impressively above Oberstaufen. Across 350 kilometres and three altitude levels, visitors can discover nature on some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the Allgäu.
Four hiking trails in Oberstaufen are certified as Premium Trails. They lead hikers through particularly attractive landscapes.
Wild waters at the Buchenegg Waterfalls – a unique interplay of powerful cascades, rugged rock formations and an untamed mountain stream.
The Luftiger Grat on the Hochgrat – hike along the Nagelfluhkette and let your gaze wander across the Allgäu Alps to Lake Constance and the Zugspitze.
Alpenfreiheit on the Imberg – along the way, numerous huts serve regional specialities.
Grenzenloser Weitblick all the way to Austria – here, the Vorarlberg side of the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park near Oberstaufen shows itself at its very best.
These hikes and mountain tours promise excellent trails and unique nature experiences in the Allgäu.
Key Facts
| Country / State | Bavaria |
|---|---|
| Region | Allgäu/Vorarlberg |
| Premium hiking trails | 4 |
| Premium winter hiking trails | 1 |
| Premium city hiking trails | 0 |
| Premium walking trails | 0 |
| Additional certificate "RegionalGenuss" (Regional Culinary Excellence) | 0 |
| Trail group | Nagelfluhschleifen |
| Certification | 2021, 2022, 2025 |
| Certificate valid until | September 2028 |
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Oberstaufen Tourismus Marketing GmbH
Hugo-von-Königsegg-Str. 8
87534 Oberstaufen
Tel.: +49 (0) 83 86 - 93 00 0
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In addition to the mandatory criteria, the Premium Hiking Town meets the following optional criteria:
Component 1: Hiking Opportunities
The municipality offers more than the three required Premium circular hiking trails.
The municipality offers one or more Premium Winter Hiking Trails.
One or more certified long-distance trails (Premium Trails or Quality Trails) pass through the area of the Hiking Destination (Wandertrilogie).
A differentiated range of trails for people with disabilities is available (barrier-free mountain lifts and hiking trails).
Component 2: Well Informed
The Premium Hiking Town publishes a printed hiking map featuring all Premium Trails within the destination.
An information hotline is available on weekdays from Monday to Friday (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
The certified trail network is clearly structured using categories such as easy, moderate and difficult.
Component 3: Hiker-Friendly Hosts
Hosts support the region’s mobility concept. A pick-up and drop-off service to the trails is available, as well as luggage transfer for any certified long-distance trails.
Seasonal culinary events and promotions are offered by local restaurants and are jointly coordinated and marketed by the Premium Hiking Town and participating businesses.
Self-service drinks stations, including vending machines, are available along 50% of the Premium Trails.
The destination cooperates with organisations that promote sustainable and regional food, such as Slow Food organisations and regional food brands. Landzunge, Allgäuer Alpenwasser
Component 4: Trail Activities and Hiking Events
Additional hiking events and guided hikes on a variety of themes are offered regularly (at least once a year):
Culinary experiences and hiking (e.g. beer hikes, wine hikes and three-course-menu hikes), culinary pleasure hikes, cheese hikes, herb hikes
Storytelling hikes (e.g. fairy-tale, crime or poetry hikes): MounTeens adventure hike, legend hike
Night hikes, evening hikes
Health hikes: forest guided walks, walking meditation
Premium trails in the region
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