Amana Kolonieweg Trail

 If you visit the Amana Colonies near the Lily Lake between Amana and Middle villages, you will find the 3.1 mile trail connecting them. It is an easy, flat trail for locals and visitors to bike, walk, cross country ski or skate. The trail is paved most of the way with the south side gravel. Along the way you will experience gorgeous views of the blooming lotus on the lake, the Millrace canal, pastures, cows, farmland, forests, backyards, a memorial brick garden, numerous wildlife species. Some animals live here, others are migrating. Lots of nature sounds, flora and fauna will captivate you! 

The Amana Golf Course and East Amana are also nearby and accessible via a marked route. Parking is on the north side of the Lily lake where you can also find picnic tables to sit a bit and rest or nosh while you enjoy the fragrance of the lotus. The trail is open year round and dogs on leashes are welcome! Ctac photos

Amana Nature Trail in Homestead

 In a very beautiful setting north of the village of Homestead in the Amana Colonies, you experience a 3.3 mile loop trail. It is a moderate route, taking about 1 hour to complete. You will find it great for hiking, birding, and Cross country skiing. It is a peaceful, quiet walk while you explore the area. 

The Amana Nature Trail is a system of 3 trail loops between highway 6 and 151 by the Iowa River on private, Amana Society land north of Homestead. It is well marked for different levels of walking long or short routes leading through the forest to a bluff overlooking the Iowa River where a rock Indian Dam once appeared. It is now under 8 feet of silt and sand.  Three Indian burial mounds are also in the area, just off the trail, that date back about 1,000 years.

You can experience a variety of wild flowers, shrubs, hardwood trees, many bird varieties, wild turkey, deer, and fauna. Fb photos