Nature Reserve Guide
Eggstätt-Hemhofer Lakenplatte is a nature reserve characterized by its unique ice-age landscape, formed by retreating glaciers. This area features a distinctive topography of hills, hollows, and numerous kettle lakes, making it one of Bavaria's oldest and most significant ice-decay landscapes. The diverse natural features, including forests, moors, and lake shores, provide an extensive network of trails suitable for several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
Eggstätt-Hemhofer Lakenplatte provides a variety…
149
Routes
4.5
(1020)
Average rating
7412
People visited

4.6
(107)
1,862
riders
60.1km
02:24
260m
260m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

3.9
(13)
78
riders
50.4km
02:08
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(7)
99
riders
52.1km
02:16
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
(3)
22
riders
51.1km
02:05
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

3.8
(103)
408
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(99)
400
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(20)
97
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(24)
180
hikers
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4.6
(34)
343
runners
7.92km
00:55
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
100
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(8)
101
runners
9.75km
01:09
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.9
(7)
63
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4.2
(43)
156
riders
19.3km
01:22
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(23)
117
riders
14.2km
00:57
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(13)
46
riders
47.9km
02:59
340m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(11)
69
riders
12.4km
00:50
70m
70m
Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

3.9
(16)
61
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
(12)
73
riders
48.0km
03:20
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
(11)
91
riders
43.9km
03:43
1,070m
1,070m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(9)
27
riders
37.4km
02:37
260m
260m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

5.0
(5)
70
hikers
20.1km
07:31
1,060m
1,060m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

7
hikers
9.24km
03:12
440m
440m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(1)
4
hikers
11.7km
03:45
450m
450m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4
hikers
14.1km
04:36
590m
590m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4.6
(30)
155
riders
25.0km
01:24
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(5)
37
riders
43.4km
02:24
410m
410m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
27
riders
45.4km
02:23
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
23
riders
34.0km
01:49
170m
170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
The Eggstätt-Hemhofer Lakenplatte is one of Bavaria's oldest nature reserves, established in 1939. It is characterized by a unique ice-age landscape, featuring a topography of hills, hollows, and 17-18 kettle lakes. This area is considered one of the most significant ice-decay landscapes in the Bavarian Alpine foothills.
The Eggstätt-Hemhofer Lakenplatte nature reserve offers a variety of outdoor activities. These include Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The area provides an extensive network of trails suitable for these sports.
Eggstätt-Hemhofer Lakenplatte is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 6,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The area features 125 routes across various sports, which have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Yes, the region offers several road cycling routes. A popular option is the Cycle Path Beside the Road – Seebruck Bridge loop from Eggstätt, covering approximately 37 miles (60 km). Another route is the St. Georg Church, Eggstätt – Wasserburg am Inn loop, which is about 31 miles (49 km) long.
The reserve offers numerous hiking trails, including loops around its many lakes. The Langbürgner See loop is a popular moderate trail of about 6 miles (9.9 km). An easier option is the Kesselsee loop, approximately 2.7 miles (4.4 km) long.
Yes, the region provides routes suitable for families, particularly for touring cycling. The '16 Seen Runde' (16 Lakes Tour) is a roughly 43-mile (70 km) route that can be adjusted for families. Many of the hiking trails also offer easy, accessible options.
The Eggstätt-Hemhofer Lakenplatte is known for its numerous lakes, including the largest, Langbürgner See, and the deepest, Hartsee. The area also features diverse moorlands, forests, and meadows. These habitats support a rich biodiversity, including rare bird species and protected plants.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the region to help plan activities. These include Hiking around Eggstätt-Hemhofer Lakenplatte, Road Cycling Routes around Eggstätt-Hemhofer Lakenplatte, and Cycling around Eggstätt-Hemhofer Lakenplatte. Guides for running, MTB, and gravel biking are also available.
A notable touring cycling route is the '16 Seen Runde' (16 Lakes Tour), which is approximately 43 miles (70 km) long and traverses both the Eggstätt-Hemhofer Seenplatte and Seeoner Seen nature reserves. The Hartsee views – Hartsee Swimming Area loop is another popular easy route, about 12 miles (19 km) long.
Yes, the reserve offers several jogging routes. The View of Kautsee – Hartsee Swimming Area loop is a moderate option, approximately 4.9 miles (7.9 km) long. Another route is the Hartsee Swimming Area – View of Kautsee loop, which covers about 5.4 miles (8.8 km).
For more information about the region, the local Tourist-Info Eggstätt serves as a primary contact point. They can be reached by phone at +49 8056 9046-19 or +49 8056 9046-29. Information is also available on the Tourist-Info Eggstätt website.

