Hergatz, a region in Bavaria's Westallgäu, offers diverse natural landscapes for outdoor activities. Its terrain features rolling hills, lush meadows, dense forests, and waterways, with distant views of the Alps and Lake Constance. This varied environment provides opportunities for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more. The upland landscape, including gorges and streams, contributes to its appeal for active exploration.
Hergatz provides a wide range of outdoor activities, with more…
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5.0
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153
riders
148km
07:48
2,690m
2,690m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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138
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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148
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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106
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
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252
riders
46.2km
03:39
830m
830m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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29
riders
55.9km
04:23
860m
860m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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27
riders
47.2km
04:09
1,050m
1,050m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.6
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28
riders
25.4km
01:57
260m
250m
Easy mountain bike ride.
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109
riders
28.6km
01:56
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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86
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10.4km
00:39
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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56
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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50
riders
46.0km
03:14
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.6
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87
runners
28.3km
02:59
230m
230m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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19
runners
9.58km
01:00
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
9.56km
01:00
80m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
10.4km
01:08
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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26
hikers
8.80km
02:21
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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5
hikers
3.73km
00:59
30m
30m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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22
hikers
6.12km
01:38
60m
70m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

4.6
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32
hikers
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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15
hikers
9.36km
03:07
390m
390m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

11
hikers
16.0km
04:32
350m
350m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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4
hikers
25.4km
07:38
810m
810m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

2
hikers
7.27km
02:07
180m
180m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
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47
riders
46.6km
02:41
400m
400m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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19
riders
23.2km
01:34
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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12
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

3.0
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19
riders
28.5km
01:53
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Hergatz offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features 149 routes, with more than 19,000 visitors contributing to an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars.
Road cycling in Hergatz features predominantly paved roads through scenic countryside, offering views of valleys and mountains. Routes include gentle hills and more challenging climbs in the pre-Alpine terrain. For more information, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Hergatz guide.
Hergatz is situated along the Bodensee-Königssee cycle path, a long-distance route with sections offering views of the Alpine panorama. The broader Allgäu Cycling Route, a 300-mile (480-kilometer) circuit, also passes through the region. These routes feature both paved and unpaved sections.
Mountain bikers can utilize the Bikepark Maria-Thann, which offers natural and alpine elements like hills, hairpin turns, and technical courses. The wider Landkreis Lindau area provides various mountain biking trails, including singletrack options with differing difficulty levels through forests and hills. Explore the MTB Trails around Hergatz guide for details.
Hergatz offers picturesque hiking trails through forests, valleys, and along rivers. The "Wasserläufer Route" of the Allgäu Hiking Trilogy runs through this region. The Hiking around Hergatz guide provides more details.
A notable natural attraction is the Eistobel Waterfalls, a gorge with cascading waterfalls and rock formations. The region also features the Upper Argen river, various streams, and moors, all set against a backdrop of distant Alps and Lake Constance views.
The region's touring cycling routes, particularly sections of the Bodensee-Königssee cycle path, are generally suitable for leisurely cycling. Many paths are well-signposted, and some hiking trails include adventure stations for families. Specific family-friendly routes can be found in relevant komoot guides.
Komoot offers several guides for Hergatz, including Road Cycling Routes around Hergatz, MTB Trails around Hergatz, and Hiking around Hergatz. Additional guides cover touring cycling, running, gravel biking, and mountaineering.
Hergatz is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 19,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's 149 routes have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Official information about Hergatz can be found on its website at www.hergatz.de. For direct inquiries, the local administration can be reached by phone at +49 8385 9213-3.
Hergatz offers routes suitable for various skill levels. For cycling, many touring routes are mostly flat in sections, accommodating less experienced riders. Hiking options range from easy, short paths to more challenging trails. Specific beginner-friendly routes can be identified within komoot's detailed route descriptions.

