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3-valleys gravel route with a detour to VilsalpseePhoto: Twins2go - Isa & Maren Franz, Pfronten Tourismus, Twins2go
A route tip that provides not only fun but also refreshment, especially in summer: the 3-valley gravel route with a stop at Vilsalpsee.
From Pfronten you head through the beautiful Vilstal valley to Schattwald. There you not only ride relaxed through the valley, but also take fine gravel paths with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain scenery.
After a nice descent, you arrive in Tannheim and ride the road that is closed to car traffic during the day up to Vilsalpsee. This is the best opportunity for a short break with a view and for a swim stop! Cooling your feet is also very refreshing if you don't have swimwear with you.
Then it goes back to Pfronten through the Achtal – a gentle descent where you can really speed up (provided you are not slowed down by cows).
Warning: The Achtal is pasture land, and cows roam free there during the summer months! Also, cattle grids are embedded in the road at the beginning and end of the valley, which can be ridden over by bike, but you should still be prepared for them!
The route is not suitable for gravel beginners, as many steep sections await you and the gravel requires certain riding skills. So if you want it a bit more relaxed, just stay in the valley in the Tannheimer Tal between Zöblen and Tannheim and follow the signage of the Allgäu cycling round – the detour to Vilsalpsee is also optional.
Author’s recommendation
If possible, definitely pack swimwear for a dip in the Vilsalpsee!
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Gasthof VilstalsägeGasthof Fallmühle
Safety information
Note that between Pfronten and Grän a part of the route goes through pasture land. So don't be surprised by free-ranging cows.
Roadbook
From Pfronten you go through the Vilstal valley into the Tannheimer Tal. Those who want can make the detour to the Vilsalpsee. On the way back to Pfronten it goes downhill through the Achtal.
Kalbelehof Alpe (998 m)
Pfronten Tourism
Ried train station P2 (€)
Pfronten-Ried station
Bergcafé Milchhäusle (922 m)
Dorfer pond
Vilsalpsee
Gasthof Fallmühle
Public transport
The route starts at Pfronten-Ried station.
Get Timetable to destination
Parking
There are parking spaces directly at the Pfronten-Ried station.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
You can get the free route tip map for cycling and hiking during the regular opening hours at the Haus des Gastes (Vilstalstr. 2, 87459 Pfronten).
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions