Nesselwängle: Winter Hiking, Night Cross-Country Skiing and Accommodation

Nesselwängle is particularly interesting when looking for accommodation for a winter holiday if you would like to combine winter hiking, a night-time cross-country ski trail and other seasonal activities. In winter, around 50 kilometres of cleared winter hiking trails are available. When planning your trip, it is therefore crucial whether you want to focus your stay on quiet trails, a specific circular hike or changing activities.

Key facts on the subject

• Around 50 kilometres of cleared winter hiking trails are available in winter.
• The Nesselwängle night cross-country skiing circular trail starts at the Nesselwängle Sports Centre.
• The free valley bus connects Nesselwängle with other places in the Tannheim Valley and returns.
• The Nesselwängle – Adlerhorst – Nesselwängle circular hike is 7.11 kilometres long and takes 2 hours and 1 minute.
• The circular hike starts and ends at the lift car park in Nesselwängle.
• The trail to Adlerhorst runs along the shore of Lake Haldensee and continues to a mountain hut overlooking the lake.
• In the Haller district, meadows for sunbathing, a lido and a beach snack bar are located on Lake Haldensee and are available in summer.

Planning winter hiking and night cross-country skiing

If you would like to be out and about away from the ski slopes, the cleared winter hiking trails form a clear focus. The approximate figure of around 50 kilometres describes the extent of the existing trail network. You can choose your accommodation based on whether you want to explore a different route every day or make a specific tour a fixed part of your stay.

One specific option is the easy Nesselwängle – Adlerhorst – Nesselwängle circular hike. At 7.11 kilometres long, with a stated duration of 2 hours and 1 minute, and starting and finishing at the lift car park, the tour can be easily incorporated into the daily schedule. The route along the shore of Lake Haldensee and the continuation to a mountain hut combine the hike with a viewpoint overlooking the lake.

The Nesselwängle night cross-country skiing circular trail starts at the Nesselwängle Sports Centre. If you do not want to combine winter hiking and cross-country skiing, you can consider these two activities as separate elements of your trip planning.

Mobility and choosing accommodation

The free valley bus connects Nesselwängle with other places in the Tannheim Valley and returns. This is relevant information if you do not want to limit all your activities to Nesselwängle. When choosing your accommodation, consider which activities you plan to do regularly and whether you want to use the valley bus for them.

Groups with different interests can also put together different daily schedules without everyone having to take part in the same activity. While some travellers may choose a winter hike, others may focus on night cross-country skiing or a seasonal activity.

Further activities and seasonal additions

The Tannheim Valley cycle path runs from Nesselwängle to Schattwald. The moderately difficult route is 19.15 kilometres long; the stated tour duration is 1 hour and 25 minutes. Green signposts indicate the cycle path. When planning your trip, this route is primarily relevant as a separate cycling option, while the winter hiking trails and night cross-country ski trail have a different focus.

Additional activities include the Nesselwängle pump track, which can be used with bicycles, scooters, skateboards or roller skates, as well as the Tannheim Valley high ropes course. It has seven courses with different levels of difficulty and reaches a height of up to 17 metres. The high ropes course also includes a flying fox course with two ziplines measuring 120 and 100 metres in length.

If you are travelling with children, guided pony rides for children aged 3 to 6 at the Berggut Gaicht riding stable may be of interest. Like walking rides for beginners and advanced riders, they are offered by appointment only. Prior arrangements are therefore a specific part of the planning process.

Lake Haldensee and historical context

In the Haller district of Nesselwängle, meadows for sunbathing, a lido and a beach snack bar are located on Lake Haldensee and are available in summer. These offerings complement the winter focus with a clear seasonal emphasis. The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Nesselwängle was restored in 1885 after burning down in 1882. Historically, salt sled transports ran from Hall in Tyrol via the Gaicht Pass to the neighbouring Allgäu region.

For comparison with other destinations, you can also visit Boden, Hinterhornbach, Stanzach, Gramais, Häselgehr, Jungholz, Ehrwald and Bichlbach.

FAQ

How many cleared winter hiking trails are there in Nesselwängle?

In winter, Nesselwängle has around 50 kilometres of cleared winter hiking trails.

Where does the night cross-country skiing start?

The Nesselwängle night cross-country skiing circular trail starts at the Nesselwängle Sports Centre.

How long is the circular hike to Adlerhorst?

The Nesselwängle – Adlerhorst – Nesselwängle circular hike is 7.11 kilometres long. The stated duration is 2 hours and 1 minute.

Where does this circular hike start and end?

The start and finish are at the lift car park in Nesselwängle.

What connection is there to other places?

The free valley bus connects Nesselwängle with other places in the Tannheim Valley and returns.

What summer activities are available at Lake Haldensee?

In summer, meadows for sunbathing, a lido and a beach snack bar are available on Lake Haldensee in the Haller district.

To the higher-level travel overview: Reutte District.