The Kolonieweg, or Colony Way, is a 3.1-mile trail connecting the villages of Amana and Middle Amana. Most of the trail is paved, but a small portion is gravel. The trail offers scenic views of Lily Lake, the Millrace, pastures, farmland and the surrounding countryside. The trail is also home to numerous plants and animals. The village of East Amana and the Amana Colonies Golf Course are also accessible via a marked bike route. Parking is available at two locations along the trail: along Highway 220 between Middle Amana and Amana, where parking and picnic spots are available at the Lily Lake and the recently restored Amana Depot in the village of Amana. The Amana Depot serves as the trailhead for the Kolonieweg, providing parking and seasonal restrooms.

For a paved ride exploring all five Amana Colonies, check out the Amana Trail. The Amana Trail is a 21-mile route connecting the villages of Amana, Middle Amana, South Amana, and Homestead via highways 220, 6, and 51. Enjoy a cold beverage at Millstream at the completion of your ride!

Enjoy a more vigorous ride off road with our Amana Gravel Bike Route. The Amana Gravel Bike Route is a challenging ride that travels the back roads between Middle Amana, High Amana, and West Amana.

For walking only, enjoy our Amana Nature Trail, located just outside the Homestead village at the junction of Highways 6 and 151. It provides a winding walk through the Amana forest to a bluff overlooking the Iowa River.