Argenbühl: Cross-country ski trails, routes and natural swimming

Argenbühl offers a variety of ways to spend time outdoors: cross-country skiing on groomed trails, cycling and hiking tours with specific distances, and summer swimming in a moorland pool. The activities vary by season, duration and difficulty. When planning your trip, you might first consider whether you’d rather focus on a longer cycling tour, a shorter circular hiking route or the seasonal swimming option.

Tours to suit your time and ability

The Argenwege cycling loop is 41.29 km long, takes about three hours and is of moderate difficulty. These details provide a guide for planning; the operator may update route information. So check the latest details before setting out.

A shorter hiking option is the Argental circular route No. 7: this easy circular trail covers 7.28 km, with a stated duration of two hours. This gives you two different time frames to consider: about three hours for the moderately challenging cycling tour and two hours for an easy hike. The routes also differ in their modes of travel, difficulty levels and distances.

River scenery and notable points along the way

Both routes follow the Untere Argen river. The Argenwege cycling loop also offers views of the Adelegg hills and the Alps. The Argental circular route No. 7 crosses the historic Neumühle wooden bridge and passes through Ratzenried, home to the historic castle. The river connects the two routes, while their other described features set them apart: views on one route, and a bridge and historic village on the other.

Cross-country skiing and summer swimming

Argenbühl has around 40 km of groomed cross-country ski trails. They are suitable for both classic cross-country skiing and skating. Grooming conditions can vary from year to year, so check conditions in advance for your planned visit.

In summer, the Moorbad natural bathing area in Eglofs-Burg offers swimming in natural surroundings. As this is a seasonal option, it’s a good idea to check whether it’s open before your visit. This lets you include swimming in your travel plans without assuming fixed opening hours.

Getting there and finding your way

There is a bus stop at the village square, served by route 7542 between Wangen and Isny. If you plan to use this connection, check the current timetable before travelling, as public transport information can change. For your other outings, compare the route distances, durations and difficulty levels with your plans.

Culture in the wider Ravensburg destination

In the wider Ravensburg destination, the Humpis-Quartier Museum offers a distinct focus on cultural history. Its permanent exhibition spans five buildings in a late-medieval residential quarter; the museum opened in July 2009. Regular public tours and tours that can be booked individually are available for school groups, children and adults. If you’re planning a tour, check the latest booking details.

The Ravensburg Art Museum offers a different perspective: it opened in 2013 and is the world’s first certified museum built to the passive house standard. This means the wider Ravensburg destination offers two distinct cultural attractions alongside Argenbühl’s nature and walking routes: a historic residential quarter and a museum with a distinctive architectural design.

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