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For our little explorers
Adventure trails
Get to know nature - and not from a book or in school, but directly on site. In the Augsburg region there are many great forest and animal adventure trails that invite the whole family on short hikes.
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Bonstetten Geological and Landscape Trail
In 2007, the municipality of Bonstetten, together with the Augsburg Land Civic Foundation, the Augsburg Recreation Area Association (EVA), the Nature Park Association and with the support of the district, created a geological nature trail. The content of the educational trail is the formation of the Alpine foothills in the course of the various cold and warm periods as well as the geological structure of the Staufenberg. At 577 metres, the Staufenberg is the highest elevation in the surrounding area and played an important role in the formation of the surrounding landscape. For further information, please contact the municipality of Bonstetten or the Bürgerstiftung Augsburger Land.
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Lohwald Audio Trail
Lora, the jay, tells you little stories about the forest at various "listening stations".Simply scan the QR code on the steles and listen to Lora!On the lower steles you will find stories and information for children and on the higher steles those for adults.The audio files can be downloaded in advance or listened to online on site via a QR code.
Lohwald Audio Trail
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Energy trail through the Augsburg region
On the energy trail through the Augsburg region, you follow the traces of energy production in the Augsburg region. While exploring the 24 stations, you will also learn which energy producers exist and which are particularly forward-looking. From charcoal kilns and biogas to petroleum, hydroelectric power and biogas, passive houses and hydrogen houses.
The stations can be linked particularly well by a bicycle tour. The Augsburger Land Civic Foundation has summarised all the stations in a flyer.
Flyer Energiepfad
The stations can be linked particularly well by a bicycle tour. The Augsburger Land Civic Foundation has summarised all the stations in a flyer.
Nature and cultural experience trail "Deuringer Heide"
Until 1990, the Deuringer Heide was used as a military training area. Since its decommissioning, it has developed into a near-natural landscape. With the construction of the adventure trail "Deuringer Heide" by the Nature Park Association, walkers, school classes and guided groups have the opportunity to get to know this valuable landscape in the west of Augsburg. At ten stations, children in particular are offered the opportunity to build and play with natural materials in the area.
Length: 2 km
Type: Circular route
special features: Disability rights, suitable for prams
Flyer Deuringer Heide
Length: 2 km
Type: Circular route
special features: Disability rights, suitable for prams
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Oberschönenfeld forest adventure trail
The 2.5 km circular trail explains a lot about the forest habitat to young and old at nine stations. The stations are interactive hands-on stations and you also have to solve nature puzzles and prove your knowledge of the forest. The forest adventure trail is a great experience that costs nothing and is extremely educational.
Length: 2,5 km
Duration: 1,5 h
Type: Cycle Path
Length: 2,5 km
Duration: 1,5 h
Type: Cycle Path
Forest nature trail Dinkelscherben
The circular trail with 11 stations near Dinkelscherben gives visitors insights into the diverse life in the forest. How does a badger live, for example? This question and many more can be answered during a guided hike. Or you can explore the trail with its eleven stations on your own and read through the wealth of information on cultural, natural and species history.
Length: 2 km
Type: circular route
spechial features: suitable for prams
Flyer Forest nature trail Dinkelscherben
Length: 2 km
Type: circular route
spechial features: suitable for prams
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Nature discovery trail Zusamaue
The Zusama floodplain south of Zusmarshauen is a special pearl of the landscape in the nature park. The elaborately constructed nature trail of the Zusam landscape conservation association, embedded in the landscape, opens up the southern part of this protected area with its wet meadows, reed beds, flowing and standing waters. A covered seating area invites you to take a break halfway along the trail.
Length: 1 km
Type: Circular route
Length: 1 km
Type: Circular route
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Forest adventure trail Aystetten
On the forest adventure trail in Aystetten you have the opportunity to get to know the forest ecosystem with all its facets at ten different stations. You learn with all your senses how the forest smells, how it feels and what sounds can be heard there. In addition, the individual tree species are explained on boards. The forest adventure trail can be explored independently or as part of a guided tour. The roofed hut at the end of the trail is suitable for a snack break.
Length: 3 km
Type: Circular route
Parking: Waldparkplatz Pfaffenberg
Forest adventure trail Aystetten
Length: 3 km
Type: Circular route
Parking: Waldparkplatz Pfaffenberg
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Forest nature trail Zusmarshausen
The forest nature trail at the Horn near Zusmarshausen shows visitors the special features of the deciduous forest, which has developed on an area of around 80 hectares at the Horn. In this forest there are very old trees - some of them over 200 years old - which can be seen along the nature trail. At the turning point of the trail you will find a covered rest area where you can have a snack.
Length: 4,5 km
Type: Circular route
Parking: Waldparkplatz "Am Horn"
Forest nature trail Zusmarshausen
Length: 4,5 km
Type: Circular route
Parking: Waldparkplatz "Am Horn"
