The best walks and hikes in Wildpark Josefslust

The Wildpark Josefslust is an extensive nature park criss-crossed by a 35-kilometer network of paths. It can be entered by anyone free of charge for the purpose of recreation at any time and anywhere. Main entrance The main entrance to the wildlife park is on the road between Krauchenwies and Sigmaringen. After crossing the road, you get from the forest car park to the main entrance, an ivy-covered gateway in the east of the wildlife park. The heavy iron gate is framed by two pillars. Cast-iron red deer sculptures are enthroned on them, a twelve-pointer on the right and a fourteen-pointer on the left. Until 2010, the Josefslust wildlife park had partly large-scale show enclosures with game from the local animal world: wild boar, red deer and fallow deer. A 2.5 kilometer circular trail led to the enclosures for red and fallow deer until 2010. The largest enclosure had an area of three hectares. Furthermore, Josefslust is characterized by a wide forest area with many very old trees, some of which are under nature protection, several romantic lakes, sculptures and some hidden old gates. There is also a barbecue area. Old cast-iron signposts show hikers the way. The park is owned by the Princely House of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen. Source: WIKIPEDIA

Great park with very nicely laid out and wide paths. Opposite the access there is a large hiking car park "Josefslust"

An interesting place to visit. Unfortunately I haven't been there myself.

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Great park with easy parking.

A visit is recommended! 👍

It is simply the nature, the peace and the landscape, unfortunately cycling is forbidden in this section, but it is only about 2km.

The Josefslust wildlife park was created on the site of the former hunting grounds of the Hohenzollern princes. In the extensive park, which is crossed by a network of hiking trails, there are several romantic lakes, many old trees, sculptures, cast iron signposts and some hidden old gates. Until 2010 there were also game enclosures on the site, which were removed after the Hohenzollern moved into the hunting lodge, with reference to EU regulations. Today wild game can still be seen. Opening hours: Open at all times. The site is currently closed due to Corona.