Kempten Allgäu is a region in Bavaria, Germany, defined by its pre-Alpine landscape. The area features a diverse geography of rolling hills, forests, and meadows, with the Iller River flowing through its heart. This natural setting provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, jogging, and more. The region's position within the Allgäu Alps foothills offers a range of outdoor experiences.
Kempten Allgäu offers a wide array of outdoor activities, with more than 1,000 routes available across several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, jogging, and more. The region's diverse terrain caters to various preferences, from leisurely routes along the Iller River to more challenging trails in the surrounding hills. For cyclists, Kempten Allgäu serves as a starting point for both road and touring routes, with options ranging from flat river paths to climbs with significant elevation changes, as detailed in guides like Road Cycling Routes around Kempten Allgäu and Cycling around Kempten Allgäu. Hikers and joggers can explore an extensive network of trails, including scenic paths along the Iller and through urban green spaces, with further details in Hiking around Kempten Allgäu. More than 365,000 visitors have shared their experiences in Kempten Allgäu, resulting in an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars for the available routes.
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4.5
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4.6
(7)
69
riders
32.4km
01:27
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.6
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848
riders
48.6km
02:10
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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679
riders
81.0km
03:41
850m
850m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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635
riders
44.4km
02:09
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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2
hikers
2.09km
00:32
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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466
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
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347
hikers
7.75km
02:26
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
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156
hikers
11.5km
03:08
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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626
riders
32.0km
02:15
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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669
riders
27.6km
02:23
110m
110m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1,677
riders
80.0km
05:24
330m
330m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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290
riders
40.3km
02:56
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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292
riders
52.8km
04:20
1,040m
1,040m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.7
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284
riders
47.4km
03:34
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.6
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165
riders
48.8km
03:39
860m
860m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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179
riders
35.7km
02:25
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.8
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690
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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263
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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238
runners
18.3km
01:54
90m
90m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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245
runners
14.7km
01:32
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(13)
98
riders
43.8km
02:32
420m
420m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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188
riders
41.0km
02:17
200m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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69
riders
47.2km
02:48
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
riders
39.0km
02:17
360m
360m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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3.5
(2)
17
hikers
8.51km
02:46
320m
320m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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8
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
13.0km
03:47
310m
320m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Kempten Allgäu offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features over 1,700 routes across these sports. These routes cater to different skill levels, from leisurely paths to challenging mountain trails.
Kempten Allgäu provides numerous road cycling routes, with over 345 options available. Routes range from flat paths along the Iller River to more challenging tours with significant elevation changes in the pre-Alpine landscape. Detailed information can be found in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Kempten Allgäu.
Yes, Kempten Allgäu offers family-friendly hiking trails suitable for various ages and abilities. These routes often feature gentle terrain and scenic surroundings. Specific options are detailed in the guide Family-friendly hikes around Kempten Allgäu.
The region features the Iller River, numerous lakes such as Herrenwieser Weiher and Niedersonthofer See, and impressive gorges like Breitachklamm and Starzlachklamm. Other notable natural formations include the Dengelstein, a large glacial boulder, and the natural rock arch known as Judenkirche.
There are more than 1,700 routes available on komoot for Kempten Allgäu. These routes have been explored by over 365,000 visitors and have an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars. This extensive network covers various sports and difficulty levels.
Komoot offers several guides for Kempten Allgäu, including Road Cycling Routes around Kempten Allgäu, Hiking around Kempten Allgäu, and MTB Trails around Kempten Allgäu. Other guides cover family-friendly hikes, traffic-free bike rides, and routes accessible by public transport.
Yes, Kempten Allgäu offers traffic-free cycling routes suitable for both touring and road cyclists. These routes provide a safer and more relaxed cycling experience away from vehicle traffic. Information on these routes can be found in guides like Traffic-free bike rides around Kempten Allgäu.
Road cycling in Kempten Allgäu features diverse terrain, from flat sections along the Iller River to rolling hills and climbs in the pre-Alpine foothills. Cyclists can experience both gentle rides through meadows and more challenging routes with significant elevation changes, offering varied scenic views.
For tourist information regarding Kempten Allgäu, the official website is www.kempten-tourismus.de. You can also reach the Tourist Information Kempten by phone at +49 (0)831 960 955-0. The general city website is www.kempten.de.
Kempten Allgäu features numerous routes that include scenic viewpoints. These locations offer panoramic views of the pre-Alpine landscape, including mountains, valleys, and lakes. Many hiking and cycling routes are designed to pass by these picturesque spots.
Yes, Kempten Allgäu has routes that are accessible from public transport hubs. This allows visitors to reach trailheads and starting points without a private vehicle. The guide Hikes from bus stations around Kempten Allgäu provides specific options.
The length of road cycling routes in Kempten Allgäu varies significantly, from short loops of a few miles (kilometers) to longer tours exceeding 60 miles (100 kilometers). Routes can be selected based on desired distance and elevation gain, catering to different fitness levels and time availability.

