Hikes in Füssen

Füssen is surrounded by a particularly large number of beautiful lakes. Well-maintained hiking trails lead along the shores of the Hopfensee, Wei&szligsee and Forggensee lakes, for example. On the way, it is worth stopping at one or two bathing spots to enjoy the cool water. There are various places to stop for refreshments directly on the shore, for example in Hopfen am See, whose lakeside promenade with its many cafés and restaurants is also known as the Allgäu Riviera.

The Lech Gorge with the famous Lech Falls can be reached easily from the centre of Füssen. The Lech falls an impressive 12 metres into the depths here. Unique in the Bavarian Alps is the fact that a large Alpine river still flows freely here, without human intervention. From the Lech Falls and the gorge you can hike about 10 km to Hohenschwangau with its royal palace. You will also pass the Swan and Alp lakes along the way.

Füssen has a lot of special things to offer culture lovers: The town on the Lech is full of historical sights. A city walk through the old town takes you to the most beautiful spots in the town. If you have a mobile phone with you, you can learn more about the history of the city at various audio guide stations along the way.

But Füssen is best known for its royal gates. The Three Gorges Tour leads from the city centre with the High Castle to Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Castle. The hike can be combined with a guided tour of King Ludwig II's fairytale castle, and a visit to Hohenschwangau is also worthwhile. But there are also beautiful views to be enjoyed on the way while hiking along the Alpsee and the idyllic Schwansee.

For those who want to do even more, there is the Alpsee.

For those who want to experience even more tranquil nature, there are numerous idyllic hiking tours in the surrounding area. For example, the „Valley of the Senses” between Bad Faulenbach and the Alatsee lake in the west of Füssen is close to nature.

For those who want to experience more tranquillity, there are many idyllic walks in the area.

The highest and best-known mountains around Füssen are the Säuling, Tegelberg, Zwieselberg and Auerberg. The peaks are reached by fantastic hiking trails that offer views worth seeing. One of the highlights is the hike over the Zirmgrat to the Salober and the ruins of Falkenstein Castle; Germany's highest castle is at 1270 m. Along the way, you can stop for a bite to eat. On the way, you can stop off at the Saloberalm. The typical regional dishes taste particularly good on the large sun terrace of the restaurant, with a view of the Ammergau Alps.

Nice tours also lead to the summits of Tegelberg and Säuling. On the Säuling in particular, you make up quite a bit of altitude on the ascent, the summit is 2047 m above sea level. Once you reach the top, however, the distant view as far as the Ammergau Alps and Austria makes up for all the effort.

Just like the beginner, the mountain tour on the Tegelberg, which is classified as difficult, requires a good level of fitness as well as surefootedness and a head for heights. Alternatively, the summit can also be reached by train for inexperienced hikers. At the top, the Königsrunde is a nice little circular hike for the whole family.