Discover Scheidegg

If you’re looking for a hotel in Scheidegg, the local natural attractions and excursions can shape the focus of your stay. The treetop walk, waterfalls and reptile zoo appeal to different interests: forests and tree species, a hike to a gorge, or a walk among a range of animal groups. This can help you get a sense of Scheidegg as a travel destination and decide which of these themes interest you most before planning your trip.

Forest World and Treetop Walk

The “Skywalk” treetop walk at Waldwelt Skywalk Allgäu is located above Scheidegg in the Allgäu at an elevation of around 1,000 metres. More than 30 different tree species grow in the forest world, with silver fir being the most common. These details link the treetop walk’s location with the diversity of its trees: the elevation provides geographic context, while the most common tree species adds a distinctive natural feature. In the wider travel destination of Lindau, the Plenterwaldweg also runs from Kurhaus Scheidegg to just before the entrance to Waldwelt Skywalk Allgäu. At nine stops, it provides information about the Plenterwald, or selection forest. This trail therefore focuses on a specific type of forest, while the more than 30 tree species offer a broader view of the forest world.

Scheidegg Waterfalls and Rohrach Gorge

The Scheidegg Waterfalls can be reached on foot from the centre of Scheidegg in about 20 minutes. The marked hiking trail leads out of the town centre along Bräuhausstraße and through the district of Rickenbach to the entrance to the waterfalls. As you descend, you’ll get a view of the Rohrach Gorge, which has been cut up to 200 metres deep. It is the largest nature reserve in the district of Lindau. The waterfalls are among the “100 most beautiful geotopes in Bavaria” and are therefore counted among the Free State’s special natural treasures. For planning purposes, the trail provides clear directions from the town centre to the entrance; the gorge and waterfalls also give the excursion a distinct focus on nature.

Scheidegg Reptile Zoo

Scheidegg Reptile Zoo has more than 50 naturalistic terrariums featuring crocodiles, lizards, monitor lizards, venomous and non-venomous snakes, as well as spiders and scorpions. The collection includes various reptile groups as well as spiders and scorpions; both venomous and non-venomous snake species are represented. During your visit, you can explore the tropical house and the outdoor enclosure. The zoo has been privately run since it opened in 1973. It is fully accessible, both indoors and outdoors. This focus differs from the forest and gorge landscapes: here, the animal groups mentioned and their terrariums take centre stage.

More perspectives on the wider travel destination of Lindau

Across the wider travel destination of Lindau, distinct cultural attractions complement Scheidegg’s focus on nature and forests. Lindau’s New Lighthouse is 33 metres high and reached by climbing 139 steps. The Thieves’ Tower on Lindau Island, built in 1380, long marked the western end of the town’s fortifications. The two structures offer different points of interest: the lighthouse is defined by its height and the steps leading up to it, while the tower stands out for its former role in the town’s fortifications. So, alongside its natural attractions, the travel destination of Lindau also offers a historical perspective on Lindau’s buildings.

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