Hiking at Füssen.
Step by step.

RIVER PATH WITH ALPINE PANORAMIC

Hopfensee circular route

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

The round around the Hopfensee is a good start to a holiday in Füssen. You stay mostly near the lake and always get new views of the mountain range. The walk connects the lively promenade in Hopfen with quieter sections of the bank.

The slight ups and downs make the path pleasant for a leisurely day of hiking. With coffee, a bathroom break or photo stops, it quickly turns into half a day. The variant described here starts in hops; You can reach the starting point from Füssen by bus or bike.

BETWEEN FOREST AND ROYAL CASTLES

Alpsee circular route

• 5,3 km
• Approx. 2 hours walking time
• 69 Hm climb
• Light
• Start: Hohenschwangau

With the Alpsee you can immerse yourself in a quieter world after just a few steps. The circular route leads through the forest and along the water, with ever-changing views of the lake. Viewpoints and the proximity to the royal castles give this hike its special character.

The official tour from the Alpsee parking lot in Hohenschwangau can easily be combined with a visit to the castle. Despite the manageable length, you need sturdy shoes: it's not a flat promenade everywhere. Take your time for the views from the shore and plan your way back so that you can safely reach a guided tour you may have booked.

SHORT PATH HIGH ABOVE THE VALLEY

King's round on Tegelberg

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

The Königsrunde begins at the mountain station of the Tegelbergbahn. On a short lap you will experience wide views of lakes, castles and the mountain landscape. Information boards connect the panorama with stories about the Bavarian royal family.

The path is short, but is in mountain terrain. Sturdy shoes and suitable clothing are also useful here. The ascent and descent are added to the hike; check operating times and weather at the railway. A summit climb to Branderschrofen is not part of the short circuit mentioned here and presents different requirements.

CABIN BREAK WITH WIDE MOUNTAIN VIEWS

Ostlerhütte at Breitenberg

• Lap: 5,1 km
• Approx. 1 hours. 55 min. walking time
• 360 Hm climb
• Medium
• Start: Breitenbergbahn mountain station

At Breitenberg at Pfronten, meadow slopes and mountain paths lead up to the Ostlerhütte. The hut is located on the summit ridge at 1.838 meters. From your terrace you can look out over the Allgäu and Tyrolean mountains and far out into the foothills of the Alps. A snack with a view is a nice destination for a day of hiking.

Our suggestion is the official panoramic tour from the mountain station of the Breitenbergbahn: over the Hochalpe we go uphill to the mountain station of the Hochalpbahn and then to the Ostlerhütte. The way back leads via the Juwelenweg with its adventure stations to the Hochalphütte and back to the starting point. The kilometers and elevation given begin at the top of the mountain; The cable car ride must also be planned.

You can shorten part of the climb with the Hochalpbahn. Then the hiking route changes. On the other hand, those who start on foot in the valley are planning a much longer mountain tour. Our pictures show the hiking area on the Hochalpe and the view of neighboring Aggenstein.

WATERFALLS, MOUNTAIN FOREST AND VIEWS

Alpspitze Nesselwang & waterfall path

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

The waterfall trail begins at the valley station of the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang. The path climbs through the forest along the Schloßbächel. You reach the cascades via roots and footbridges; 236 Metal steps continue uphill along the waterfall. The water and the shady mountain forest make the climb a varied experience.

Nesselwang expects the climb to the middle station to take around one and a half hours. For a longer day of hiking, the official “Hike on the Nesselwang local mountain” route is ideal: via the waterfall path in the direction of Sportheim Böck, on to Kappeler Alp and via Maria Trost back into the valley. The 6,3 kilometers and altitude meters mentioned below apply to this round.

If you also want to go to the Alpspitz summit, choose the additional summit detour using the hiking map. It is not included in the values ​​of the round trip and requires additional time. Our own summer pictures already show the summit area. A stop can easily be combined with the mountain day; For a return journey by train, check the operating times beforehand.

ALPINE MOUNTAIN TOUR AT PFRONTEN

Aggenstein & Bad Kissinger Hut

• Hill station circuit: 6,1 km
• Approx. 2 hours. 55 min. walking time
• 584 Hm climb
• Challenging mountain tour
• Start: Breitenbergbahn mountain station

The Aggenstein towers prominently above the high Alps at Breitenberg. At the top there is a wide view over the Allgäu and the Tyrolean mountains. The Bad Kissinger Hut below the summit is a possible place for a break. Our pictures show the summit, the rocky paths and the hut from multiple perspectives.

For experienced mountain hikers, the official tour leads from the mountain station of the Breitenbergbahn over the Langer Strich to the Aggenstein. Then it goes back to the high alpine via the Bad Kissinger Hütte and the Bösen Tritt. The specified 6,1 kilometers start at the mountain station. Despite the train journey, this remains a demanding tour with steep sections that are partly secured by ropes.

As a long alternative, the valley tour starts at the Breitenbergbahn and initially leads through the Reichenbachklamm. For this, Pfronten gives 15,1 kilometers, around 6 hours, 50 minutes and around 1.172 altitude meters ascent. A photo shows the boardwalk in this gorge; the video shows the view from the mountain path. Choose the route that suits your mountain experience; For a simpler day, the panoramic tour to the Ostlerhütte is suitable.

ALONG THE RIVER FOR SEVERAL DAYS

Lechweg: from the Alps to Füssen

• Approx. 125 km total distance
• 7, 8 or 10 days
• Formarinsee–Füssen

From the Formarinsee to the Lechfall, the Lechweg follows one of the striking Alpine rivers. High mountain landscape, villages in the Lechtal and the lakes in front of Füssen make the stages varied. You can hike the entire trail or select individual sections.

As a Lechweg partner, our hostel is located in the middle of Füssen - a nice place for the last night after your hike or the start in the opposite direction. On our own Lechweg page you will find the differences between seven, eight and ten days, stopovers and a concrete stage plan.

THE ALLGÄU IN THE COLD SEASON

Winter hiking & snowshoes

• Seasonal paths
• Use winter card
• Choose tour according to conditions

In winter the landscape around Füssen changes. A walk along the lakes, a path through the snow-covered forest or a guided snowshoe tour show a different side of the region. The winter hiking map helps you choose a suitable route for each day.

Summer trails are not automatically winter hiking trails. Check which routes are currently cleared or released and adapt the planning to daylight and surface conditions. Snowshoe tours with designated offers with experienced guides are a good way to get to know the snowy landscape.

MOUNTAIN FOREST, CREEKS AND CABIN BREAK

Buchenberg: Root paths to the Buchenbergalm

• Ascent: 3,4 km
• Approx. 1 hours 45 Min.–2 hours 15 Min.
• 334 Hm climb
• Start: Valley station Buchenbergbahn

Below the Buchenberg, forest paths lead through the slope up to the Buchenbergalm. Our pictures show the natural sections with roots, streams and narrow paths. If you want to get to know the mountain on foot, you will experience a different approach than when taking the chairlift.

For guidance, use the ascent in the official Füssen scenic hiking map: 3,4 kilometres and 334 metres of elevation gain from the valley station. Allow about one and a half to just over two hours. The individual ascent paths vary; follow the current signs and the operator’s map. At the top, you can stop for refreshments and add the Gamssteig to your excursion when access is open. Depending on operating hours, return by cable car or make an additional descent on foot.

ALPINE DESCENT WITH A CASTLE VIEW

From the Tegelberg to Marienbrücke

• Descent: approx. 3 hours to Marienbrücke
• Approx. 890 Hm descent
• Difficult / alpine mountain path
• Start: Tegelberghaus / mountain station

The Marienbrückenweg connects the Tegelberg area with the famous view of Neuschwanstein (Schloss Neuschwanstein). On the way there are rocky slopes, mountain forests and clear views of the lake district. Our pictures show sections of the path, viewpoints and the signage on the mountain. The path is narrow and steep in places; it demands much more than a walk to the castles.

The local hiking board says the descent from the Tegelberghaus takes about three hours and around 890 meters of altitude down to the Marienbrücke. Paths further to Hohenschwangau and to the valley station are added. The linked official tour, on the other hand, describes the ascent from the valley station via Hohenschwangau and the Marienbrücke: 9,5 kilometers, about four hours and 1.008 meters ascent, followed by a descent. Decide in advance which direction and variant you want to go.

ROCK, WIRE ROPES AND WIDE VIEWS

Via ferratas at Tegelberg

• Yellow wall: A
• Tegelbergsteig: C
• Fingerslope: D
• Tegelbergsteig: approx. 2,5 hours climb
• Additional access and descent

At Tegelberg there are several via ferratas with different levels of difficulty. The Yellow Wall is an educational trail with difficulty level A. The Tegelbergsteig is more demanding at C and leads through steep rock faces; the Fingersteig reaches D. The pictures show ladders, secured passages and the view from the climbing area.

For the Tegelbergsteig, the railway says around 1.000 meters of via ferrata length and around two and a half hours of pure climbing time. The approach, onward route and descent must also be planned. If you want to get started, you can first use the training facility at the mountain sports center and familiarize yourself with the technology and safety on a guided tour.