Wangen Tower – Wooden Cow Sculpture loop from Wangen(Allgäu)

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Wangen Tower – Wooden Cow Sculpture loop from Wangen(Allgäu)

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Wangen Tower – Wooden Cow Sculpture loop from Wangen(Allgäu)

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7.88km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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504 m

Martinstor (Lindau Gate), Wangen im Allgäu

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The five-story Martinstor, also known as the Lindau Gate, built of argentinian pebbles and bricks, is one of the three remaining city gates of Wangen im Allgäu, along with the Frauentor and the Pfaffentor at the town hall. The other two were demolished in the 19th century.

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1.05 km

Gehrenbergsteg Bridge Over the Argen

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From the bridge you could see children digging for small animals in the Arge

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2.06 km

Auwiesen Park and Rundling Hill

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Beautiful park landscape with the Rundling hill.

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2.51 km

ERBA Industrial Monument and Chimney, Allgäu

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THE HISTORICAL ERBA IN FRESH GLORY
Idyllic living and working where huge machines used to rattle: This will soon be possible at the ERBA industrial monument. This is where ultra-modern apartments for singles, couples and families as well as innovative commercial and event spaces are being built. As part of the federal program National Urban Development Projects, the old chimney was renovated in 2018 and is now visible from afar as a landmark.

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3.23 km

Wangen Tower

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Observation tower / observation platform made of wood (22 meters high)
"The world's first walkable tower in sustainable wood construction"
The tower is 22 meters high. Via a steel staircase with 113 steps. The cost of the observation tower is around 2.2 million euros.
The tower consists of a wooden structure made of 12 centimeter thin, curved panels. These are created by gluing moist wooden slats together. The drying process causes the panels to warp into the intended shape.
The tower design is based on two principles that are taken from biology: Firstly, nature has found ways to use the shrinkage of wood for a controlled shape-changing process. A good example of this is spruce cones, whose wooden scales have been "programmed" by nature so that they change shape when they dry out and open on their own. A similar self-forming process leads to the complex shape of the components of our tower.
Secondly, nature also shows how more shape requires less material. The shape of the tower is not an end in itself, but rather enables a very slim, resource-saving and efficient wooden construction. It is the world's first walkable tower to be built using this innovative and sustainable wooden construction method. Ultimately, the tower is visible from afar and is therefore not only an attraction and landmark, but also an expression of how we can design nature and architecture in a mutually compatible way in the future.
Text / Source: Landesgartenschau Wangen im Allgäu 2024 GmbH, Aumühleweg 5 | 88239 Wangen im Allgäu
lgswangen2024.de

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3.24 km

Landesgartenschau Observation Tower Wangen

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From this point you have a great view of the observation tower. A photo frame was specially set up there for this purpose.

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3.33 km

Wooden Cow Sculpture

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The cow is huge, so milking might be difficult 🤣

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7.07 km

House of the Pavement and Bridge Toll Collector

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Built in 1848 as the office of the debt collector, money was collected from the users of the Isny Bridge here until 1880.

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7.88 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

1.60 km

1.16 km

598 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.31 km

2.75 km

1.63 km

162 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

11°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

June 24, 2024,Wanderung Landesgartenschau Wangen

Spent a wonderful day with friends in Wangen at the State Garden Show.🫠

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July 14, 2024,Wanderung

Great trip to Wangen im Allgäu. State Garden Show 2024

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May 8, 2024,LGS Wangen

A visit to the State Garden Show in Wangen was on my wish list. Today the weather wasn't ideal, but the number of visitors was limited.
The flower beds, which imitate fabric patterns, are colorful and original. And there are also many other references to Wangen's textile industry history.
Themed gardens, playgrounds and of course the floristry exhibition offer plenty …

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July 25, 2024,Landesgartenschau in Wangen

Trip to the State Garden Show in Wangen. Great facility and super easy to get there by bus and train.

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July 1, 2024,Auf der Landesgartenschau in Wangen🌹🌼🍄🍄🌺

Pictures say more than words 🤩🤩🤩it was - is, a dream.
In between, we went to the old town, which was also beautifully decorated with flower balls. Lunch break in the Fidelisbäck 🤩🤩🤩

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May 27, 2024,Tour durch die LGS Wangen

Lucky with the weather for a nice Sunday/Monday trip to the LGS in Wangen. A lot has been done for this LGS in the last 10 years. Above all, a completely new district has been created and the Argen has been renaturalized next to it, with 5 new bridges built and 5 old bridges renovated. A lot that remains and …

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May 20, 2024,LGS Wangen

LGS Wangen, lots going on on the beautiful Whit Monday. There is still a quiet spot to be found on the spacious grounds

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September 24, 2024,Zur Landesgartenschau in Wangen im Allgäu

The State Garden Show in Wangen im Allgäu is taking place until October 6th, 2024. It was a very nice afternoon and there was a lot to see. What a splendor of plants. 🌺🌼🌻🌷 I also liked the fact that it is not far outside of Wangen. During the tour you also have the opportunity to make a detour into …

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