Five days in Füssen.
Enjoy the Allgäu.

1. Morning

   Old town and Hohes Schloss

   Start in the Reichenstraße, discover the small streets and go up to the Hohes Schloss. For the inner courtyard and the galleries, please follow the visiting times.

   Füssen Old Town & Reichenstraße High Castle Füssen

2. Afternoon

   St. Mang and the Lech

   After a lunch break, the city's museum fits in with your cultural morning. Then you go to the banks of the Lech; You can use the Lechfall when access is open.

   St. Mang Monastery & City Museum Lechfall & the banks of the Lech

3. Evening

   Your first evening in the old town

   End the day in a café or over dinner. In the hostel you can cook for yourself and prepare for your next trip.

   Füssen Old Town & Reichenstraße

Well planned: No additional excursion locations on this day: This leaves enough time to arrive after arrival or between visits.

1. Morning

   With time in reserve to the castle

   Get to Hohenschwangau early enough and visit Neuschwanstein (Schloss Neuschwanstein) at your booked entry time. Ascent, shuttle waiting time and final walk come before the tour.

   Neuschwanstein Castle

2. Afternoon

   Take a deep breath on Alpsee

   After the castle we go back to the valley for lunch and to the Alpsee. Choose a short shore walk; the full lap is a longer alternative.

   Alpsee Alpsee circular route

3. Evening

   Back to Füssen

   Choose the return journey in good time in the timetable. For the evening, the Reichenstraße and a quiet walk through the old town are perfect.

   Füssen Old Town & Reichenstraße

Well planned: Reserve only one castle tour. The Marienbrücke is an optional detour if access is open; the Pöllat Gorge is not part of this plan.

• 30,1 km
• Approx. 2 hours 10 Min. travel time
• 115 m of ascent
• Medium
• Start: Boat harbor Füssen

1. Morning

   Onto the Forggensee round

   Organize your bike in advance and start the described tour at the boat harbor. Follow the tour map through the towns around the lake and travel at your own pace.

   Forggensee round

2. Afternoon

   Breaks by the water

   Allow the afternoon for a picnic, photo stops and the rest of the cycle route. The stated cycling time excludes the journey from the hostel and all breaks.

   Forggensee

3. Evening

   A quiet evening

   After returning the bike, the old town awaits. Don't plan another trip afterwards.

   Füssen Old Town & Reichenstraße

Well planned: Without a bike or in unfavorable conditions, the Hopfensee round is suitable instead: 6,9 km with around 2 hours of pure walking time.

• Official lap: 6,3 km
• Approx. 2 hours. 30 min. walking time
• 536 m of ascent
• Medium
• Start: Alpspitzbahn valley station
• Additional summit detour

1. Morning

   Early to the hiking area

   Drive to the valley station of the Alpspitzbahn and, if conditions are right, start on the waterfall path. The steps and forest passages make the climb an experience.

   Alpspitze Nesselwang & waterfall path

2. Afternoon

   Follow the described circular route

   Follow the official loop over the area of ​​Sportheim Böck, Kappeler Alp and Maria Trost. Take a snack with you and leave time for breaks. An additional trip to the summit is not planned.

   Alpspitze Nesselwang & waterfall path

3. Evening

   Return to Füssen

   Plan the return journey after the descent. The evening is free for relaxation and a meal in the hostel or in the old town.

   Füssen Old Town & Reichenstraße

Well planned: An active hiking day with 536 metres of ascent and steps: sure-footedness and suitable conditions are important. As a quieter alternative, choose Hopfen am See.

• 6,9 km
• Approx. 2 hours walking time
• 15 m of ascent
• Start: hops

1. Morning

   Once around the lake

   Start in Hopfen with the signposted circular route. After a day of climbing or cycling, the slight ups and downs are a pleasant change.

   Hopfensee circular route

2. Afternoon

   Promenade and mountain views

   After your round, stay by the water for a lunch break. If there is still energy, the separate climb to the castle ruins Hopfen is suitable; it is added to the lake circuit.

   Hopfensee Hop castle ruins

3. Evening

   Füssen to conclude

   Come back to the old town in time. Take some time again for your favorite alley and a relaxed dinner.

   Füssen Old Town & Reichenstraße

Well planned: Reserve half a day for a lake tour, photo stops and breaks. The return journey must be planned additionally.

1. Morning

   Together through the old town

   Walk from the Reichenstraße through the streets to the Hohes Schloss. Give yourself time to look; the galleries are an option depending on your interests and their opening times.

   Füssen Old Town & Reichenstraße High Castle Füssen

2. Afternoon

   Baumgarten and the banks of the Lechu

   After lunch, walk through the Baumgarten down to the old town and the banks of the Lech. If access is open, the Lechfall makes a lovely extra stop.

   Baumgarten Lechfall & the banks of the Lech

3. Evening

   An evening without appointments

   Find a restaurant in the old town and end the day quietly. The hostel is located in the middle of Reichenstraße.

   Füssen Old Town & Reichenstraße

Well planned: The paths remain in Füssen on this day. A museum or a longer coffee break can easily be included.

1. Morning

   Experience a castle consciously

   Visit Neuschwanstein on a tour booked in advance. Allow plenty of time for travel and the ascent; the time on your ticket is the admission time at the castle.

   Neuschwanstein Castle

2. Afternoon

   Lunch break on Alpsee

   Back in town you have time for a meal and a walk along the northern bank. Choose the section according to your desire and energy; you don't have to walk around the lake.

   Alpsee

3. Evening

   Back to the old town

   Return to Füssen with a suitable bus connection. A cozy evening concludes the castle excursion.

   Füssen Old Town & Reichenstraße

Well planned: Hohenschwangau is an alternative to Neuschwanstein. Two castle tours and a complete Alpsee tour are deliberately not planned for the same day.

• 6,9 km
• Approx. 2 hours walking time
• 15 m of ascent
• Start: hops

1. Morning

   Together around the Hopfensee

   Walk the circular route from Hopfen with time for photo stops. The promenade and the quieter sections of the shore show different sides of the lake.

   Hopfensee circular route

2. Afternoon

   A long break on the shore

   Stay by the water for lunch or coffee. The afternoon is dedicated to mountain views and another short walk instead of a second big tour.

   Hopfensee

3. Evening

   Dinner at Füssen

   Plan the return journey to suit your evening. There are many options in the old town close to the hostel.

   Füssen Old Town & Reichenstraße

Well planned: Would you rather be active by bike? Swap this day for the Forggensee round from the bike overview.

• 1,0 km
• Short panoramic tour
• 87 m of ascent
• Light
• Start: Tegelbergbahn mountain station

1. Morning

   By train into the mountains

   Choose this day according to the weather and cable-car operating information. Travel to the valley station and take the Tegelbergbahn up. The short Königsrunde starts at the mountain station.

   King's round on Tegelberg

2. Afternoon

   Panorama instead of summit stress

   Take time to enjoy the views and have a break. The Königsrunde is about 1 km long; climbing Branderschrofen is not part of this plan. Allow plenty of time to catch a cable car down before the last departure.

   King's round on Tegelberg

3. Evening

   A quiet evening

   After the return journey, the evening is free for the old town or the communal kitchen.

   Füssen Old Town & Reichenstraße

Well planned: If the cable car is closed for maintenance, wind or unsuitable trail conditions, replace the mountain day with the Museum of the Bavarian Kings and a break by the Alpsee.

1. Morning

   Walk to the boat harbor

   Start comfortably and choose a suitable departure on the Forggenseeschifffahrt. The harbor is outside the old town; plan the route and some time before setting off.

   Forggensee

2. Afternoon

   Lake, mountains and castle views

   Choose the approximately one-hour small tour or the approximately two-hour long tour according to the current timetable. Afterwards there is time for a meal and a walk along the shore.

   Boat trips on the Forggensee with children

3. Evening

   Optional evening in the festival hall

   If the schedule offers a suitable performance, you can end the day with culture at the lake. You also plan tickets, routes and return journeys; a free evening is just as nice.

   Festspielhaus Neuschwanstein theatre

Well planned: Boat trips is seasonal. Out of season you replace them with St. Mang and the city museum; the water level of Lake Forggensee is lower in winter.

1. Morning

   Alleys and castle facades

   Take a short walk through the Reichenstraße and up to the Hohes Schloss. Look together for the painted windows and bay windows when the courtyard is open.

   Füssen Old Town & Reichenstraße High Castle Füssen

2. Afternoon

   Lunch break and free play time

   After dinner, plan a cozy stay at Baumgarten. A short walk to the banks of the Lech fits the bill; You can only add the Lechfall if the access is open and there is enough energy.

   Baumgarten Lechfall & the banks of the Lech

3. Evening

   Back to the hostel early

   Cook together in the communal kitchen or eat in the old town. A quiet evening makes the next trip easier.

   Füssen Old Town & Reichenstraße

Well planned: The city is enough for the first day. Save yourself additional trips and plan breaks according to the children's rhythm.

1. Morning

   Neuschwanstein with booked tour

   Reserve the tickets for all fellow travelers in advance and plan the journey, waiting time and ascent generously. It is crucial that you get to the castle in time.

   Neuschwanstein Castle

2. Afternoon

   A picnic and a short Alpsee shore walk

   After the tour we head down to the valley for a break. A short stretch on the northern shore is enough for lake and mountain views; the full round is not necessary for this family day.

   Alpsee

3. Evening

   Back to Füssen early

   Take a suitable return journey and leave the evening free. A second castle tour is not planned.

   Füssen Old Town & Reichenstraße

Well planned: With small children you can explore the town and the Alpsee instead of the long climbs. Circular paths and castle climbs are not generally suitable for strollers.

1. Morning

   Between the treetops

   Start at the forest adventure center with the treetop path if you feel comfortable at altitude. Alternatively, you can start at the bottom with one of the forest stations.

   Treetop path & forest adventure center

2. Afternoon

   Forest paths and big breaks

   After snacking, choose the riparian forest or mountain forest path that suits the age of the children. Take your time to play and try things out; you don't have to visit all areas.

   Treetop path & forest adventure center

3. Evening

   A simple family evening

   Return to the hostel without any additional major excursions. You can collect the most beautiful discoveries of the day while eating together.

   Füssen Old Town & Reichenstraße

Well planned: Checks the current access for Ziegelwies. A connection via closed routes on Lechfall or via Königsstraße is not part of this plan.

1. Morning

   Choose a topic

   Before you arrive, choose one of the themed playgrounds based on the age and interests of your children. Knights, fairy tales or water features: a good spot is enough for a relaxing morning.

   Themed playgrounds in Pfronten

2. Afternoon

   Snack time and even more playtime

   Plan a break and stay at your chosen playground. You only add a second place if it is on a suitable short connection.

   Themed playgrounds in Pfronten

3. Evening

   Back to the old town

   End the excursion in time for the return trip to Füssen. The evening remains quiet and without any further travel.

   Füssen Old Town & Reichenstraße

Well planned: The playgrounds are spread across different districts. Choose the exact location and suitable journey on the linked family page.

1. Morning

   A short sightseeing cruise

   During the operating season, choose the short sightseeing cruise of about one hour from the boat harbour. Children can enjoy watching the boat set off, and the shorter trip leaves time to play afterwards.

   Boat trips on the Forggensee with children

2. Afternoon

   Break at the lake

   Take a snack with you and stay for a short walk along the shore when you return. Stopping to swim is only an option if the season is right and at designated swimming areas.

   Forggensee

3. Evening

   Favorite alley and shared meal

   Back in Füssen there is time for a little finale in the old town. On the day of departure, you coordinate the plan with your journey home.

   Füssen Old Town & Reichenstraße

Well planned: Without boat trips or in the rain, the reptile zoo in the Magnuspark fits as a replacement. Please check the current visiting times.