Nature Trail Eng Alm
Valley walking and hiking trails

The impressive mountain panorama and the Großer Ahornboden natural monument provide the imposing backdrop for this trail, at the end of which lies the alpine village of Eng, where regional specialities can be sampled and purchased.

Learn unique facts about the Karwendel, the sycamore maple as a characteristic tree species, efforts to preserve the maple forest, alpine farming and the management of the Engalm in the past and present along this attractively designed and excellently prepared educational trail.

Highlights:

• Information boards along the trail
• Walking time: approx. 1/2 hour
• Suitable for: families, nature lovers

2,218 sycamore trees populate the Großer Ahornboden. The sycamore is the longest-lived and largest native maple species. It is said to have a wide variety of uses – the themed trail mentions cattle feed, maple syrup, wood processing and even sauerkraut.