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Nature reserve Eistobel: Circuit via the mountain Riedholzer Kugel - Westallgäu waterway 20
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Familienausflug in den EistobelPhoto: Frederick Sams, Landkreis Lindau (Bodensee)
Nature reserve Eistobel - Wonder world made of water, rocks and ice
Rushing waterfalls and deep swirl holes, huge blocks of Nagelfluh, a conglomerate of rock, sand and calcareous binders and enormous rock faces - the nature reserve Eistobel with a total length of approx. 3.5 kilometres is a worthwhile destination all year long. Framed by up to 130 metre-high rock faces the waters of the stream Obere Argen plunges downhill over several altitude levels. At the shores, broad gravel belts invite one to rest, to play and to discover. In the infopavillon at the entrance you will learn many interesting things about plants, animals and the geology of the Eistobel.
Rushing waterfalls and deep swirl holes, huge blocks of Nagelfluh, a conglomerate of rock, sand and calcareous binders and enormous rock faces - the nature reserve Eistobel with a total length of approx. 3.5 kilometres is a worthwhile destination all year long. Framed by up to 130 metre-high rock faces the waters of the stream Obere Argen plunges downhill over several altitude levels. At the shores, broad gravel belts invite one to rest, to play and to discover. In the infopavillon at the entrance you will learn many interesting things about plants, animals and the geology of the Eistobel.
moderate
Distance 9.2 km
3:45 h
399 m
399 m
1,056 m
657 m
Amongst others, the highlights of the canyon are the "Great waterfall" and the so-called Zwinger, a tangle of enormous rocks. Through these rocks, the waters of the stream "Obere Argen" have to squeeze through. The undercut slope "Hohe Wand" and the "Große Nagelfluhwand" rise approx. 50 metres out of the stream. Numerous specialists of the flora and fauna are living in the "Eistobel". The dipper or water ouzel for example, searches for food in the turbulent waters of the stream "Obere Argen". It is the only songbird in Europe that is able to swim and dive. The "Eistobel" owes its name to the bizarr ice formations in winter that turn the Eistobel into a fairytale world made of snow, rocks and ice.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,056 m
Lowest point
657 m
Track types
Asphalt
1.4 km
Dirt road
0.3 km
Forested/wild trail
3 km
Path
4.3 km
Road
0.3 km
Safety information
The well secured path through the ravine Eistobel seems like a stroll at some stages. At others, it seems like a hike in the low mountain range with an alpine appearance. The path can be partly slippery when wet. The tour over the mountain "Riedholzer Kugel" includes some ups and downs.Tips and hints
www.westallgaeu.dewww.eistobel.de
Start
Information pavillon at the bridge Argentobelbrücke between Grünenbach and Maierhöfen. Alternative starting point at the "Wanderparkplatz" (hiking parking space) (704 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.641545, 10.025930
DMS
47°38'29.6"N 10°01'33.3"E
UTM
32T 577058 5276970
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Destination
Information pavillon at the bridge Argentobelbrücke, alternatively ravine Schüttentobel
Turn-by-turn directions
Information pavillon – Eistobel – Riedholzer Kugel – Riedholz – bridge Argentobelbrücke – Information pavillon
The nature reserve Eistobel can be explored on the waterway tours 17-20. The overall walking time is between 1.5 and 4 hours.
Parking
Coordinates
DD
47.641545, 10.025930
DMS
47°38'29.6"N 10°01'33.3"E
UTM
32T 577058 5276970
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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kostenlose Broschüre "Westallgäuer Wasserwege" erhältlich bei den örtlichen Tourist-Informationen.
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
9.2 km
Duration
3:45 h
Ascent
399 m
Descent
399 m
Highest point
1,056 m
Lowest point
657 m
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Lowest point
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