Hikes in Augsburg

The student city of Augsburg in Bavarian Swabia is probably better known to most for its sightseeing attractions on a guided tour of the city: You shouldn't miss the Golden Hall, the Fuggerei or Augsburg Cathedral during your stay in the city. But Augsburg also offers nature lovers many opportunities for beautiful hikes.

Where can you go hiking in Augsburg?

When it comes to hiking in Augsburg, the beautiful forests naturally come to mind first: The Siebentischwald, the Westliche Wälder or the Stadtpark invite you to take beautiful walks. But you can also enjoy a leisurely stroll at Lake Mandicho or along the Lech.

Where can you hike with children around Augsburg?

The area around Augsburg is ideal for hiking with children: The many forests let the little ones immerse themselves in fantastic worlds or discover small animals with a magnifying glass. And of course, the routes along the Wertach are a highlight for children.

The Siebentischwald is a central recreational area in Augsburg. With its numerous hiking trails, it is perfect for walking. Directly next to the Siebentischwald is the Kuhsee lake, which also invites you to take beautiful walks and hikes. Around the lake there are also numerous leisure facilities for both children and adults: playgrounds, boat hire, table tennis tables, a sunbathing lawn and bathing facilities for refreshment in the summer.

Tour of the Kuhsee is a pleasant experience.

A tour from Siebenbrunn takes you around 8 kilometres through the nature of the Siebentischwald. On the varied hiking trail, small bridges, lakes and Bäche surrounded by high Bäume await you. Passing the idyllic Stempflesee lake, you will reach the zoo and the botanical garden on the edge of the area. Especially with children, a visit to the zoo is worthwhile as a stopover. Afterwards you will come to the Parkhäusl beer garden, where you can fortify yourself and then continue your walk.

On the hiking trails in the Siebentischwald you can vary your route and, due to the numerous possibilities, you can lengthen or shorten it as you wish – perfect for families and also with prams.

In the region you have numerous opportunities to hike along the water. The Proviantbach, the Wertach and the Lech are particularly suitable. A popular destination for both hikers and cyclists is the Kulperhütte on the Wertach. There you can stop off in the beer garden or get a drink and make yourself comfortable in the sun loungers.

But the numerous lakes around Augsburg are also worth a trip. For example, a 13-kilometre tour along the Lech River will take you to the beautiful Lake Mandicho – a relaxing hike surrounded by forest and water.

You want even more peace and quiet away from the city bustle? Then the Augsburg Westliche Wälder Nature Park is just the thing for you. Whether you prefer short walks or long hikes, in the nature park you have a wide range of options with numerous hiking trails. You can expect wide meadows, a large forest area, idyllic small villages, rivers and B&Bs as well as beautiful hiking trails and narrow paths between B&Bs.