Hohenfurch, an idyllic village in the Weilheim-Schongau region in the south of Germany, is not only known for its picturesque landscape, but also for the many hiking opportunities it offers. Hohenfurch's geographical location makes it an ideal starting point for hikes through the surrounding forests and mountains.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Hohenfurch
Hiking Trail
· Pfaffenwinkel
Church and chapel circular hiking trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.1 km
2:30 h
86 m
86 m
The path alone should be the goal of the hike, the path through a pre-Alpine landscape, equipped with chapels and churches, with beautiful viewpoints and places to pause.
Hiking Trail
· Pfaffenwinkel
Schwalbenstein route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.1 km
1:55 h
122 m
122 m
Pure rural idyll awaits us on the Schwalbenstein route in Hohenfurch. In addition to the late Gothic St. Ursula Chapel, we are also rewarded with a fantastic view of the Lech and the Alpine range.
Signposted: H1, blue
Hiking Trail
· StarnbergAmmersee region
Lech experience trail Day 2 Epfach - Schongau 20.04.2022 20 km 6 hrs. 273 m ascent
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
20.4 km
6:00 h
273 m
224 m
Route tour along and near the Lech
Hiking Trail
· Pfaffenwinkel
Lechblickrunde
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6.4 km
1:36 h
51 m
51 m
The Lechblickrunde connects Hohenfurch via a circular route with the Lech-Höhenweg and the long-distance Romantic Road hiking trail (see separate descriptions). Leading out of the Hohenfurch basin, there are immediately beautiful views in the gently rolling agricultural area northeast of Hohenfurch.
Hiking Trail
· Pfaffenwinkel
Follow the River Lech - On narrow paths from Schongau to Kaufering #2
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
46.1 km
11:55 h
372 m
450 m
The tour series "Follow the River" aims to completely hike the Lech on the German side in 4 stages from Füssen to the Danube confluence
With these tours, I want to draw attention to the massive destruction of our environment and raise awareness among people for these issues, because the construction of a total of 20 dams between Füssen and Augsburg has straightened, concreted and practically constrained the Lech in a corset, resulting in drying out and massive species extinction in the Lech meadows.
The Lech was once a proud wild river. Sometimes up to two kilometers wide, with side arms, channels and floodplain landscapes that represented true natural paradises. Strongly changing water levels testified to its primeval and untamed power, masses of debris, but also typical mountain flowers were transported from the mountains to the valley, and after each flood a new landscape appeared. Almost extinct fish swam in its waters, Alpine flowers blossomed on its gravel and sand banks, and rare birds, such as the Lech tern, nested in its meadows.
This tour describes the stage between Schongau and Kaufering. The path starts at Schongau station and initially leads on the west side of the Lech, from Epfach on the east side of the Lech to Kaufering station.
Hiking Trail
· Pfaffenwinkel
19 Romantik pur - von Altenstadt auf den Schellberg
Difficulty
easy
10.7 km
2:45 h
91 m
91 m
Diese Tour wurde im Rahmen eines Buchprojektes des Hospizvereins Pfaffenwinkel erstellt. Die Tourenbeschreibung ist im Buch zu finden. Die Tour ist nicht beschildert. Verantwortlich für die Erstellung und Beschreibung der Tour ist der Hospizverein Pfaffenwinkel, Dr. Anton Schuster.
Angesicht der vielen Gotteshauser wird die Wanderung auch als Kirchen- und Kapellenrunde bezeichnet. Neben der reizvollen Landschaft beeindruckt vor allem die romanische Basilika in Altenstadt.
Hiking Trail
· StarnbergAmmersee region
40 – (GER 40) – Fuchstal-Schongau
Difficulty
moderate
18.6 km
4:38 h
137 m
88 m
http://www.viaromeagermanica.com/2016/03/06/40-ger-40-fuchstal-schongau/
Hiking Trail
· StarnbergAmmersee region
Längenfeld
6 km
1:31 h
52 m
52 m
Eine kleine gemütliche Waldrunde
Hiking Trail
· Pfaffenwinkel
DE-Schongau Runde
13 km
3:30 h
147 m
144 m
Eine Panorama Runde am Lech nördlich von Schongau, Schwierigkeit: leicht, 93km Anfahrt von München!
The special feature of this area lies above all in its versatility. From gentle hills to steep mountain paths, there is something to discover here for every hiking enthusiast. The breathtaking natural scenery with its green meadows, clear lakes and dense forests invites you to embark on a journey of discovery through the region.
For tourists, there are numerous places worth seeing in Hohenfurch and the surrounding area. One popular route, for example, leads to the Hohenfreyberg castle ruin, an impressive ruin from the 12th century. Here you can not only enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding countryside, but also learn a lot about the history of the region.
Another highlight is the nearby Forggensee - a huge reservoir with crystal-clear water and surrounded by lush green meadows. This is a wonderful place for families to go hiking or just take a relaxing stroll along the shore.
The best seasons for hiking in Hohenfurch are spring and autumn. During these months, the climate is mild and pleasant and nature shows its best side - with blossoming flowers in spring and brightly coloured leaves in autumn.
There are various places where you can go hiking in Hohenfurch. A popular hiking trail, for example, leads along the Ammersee, one of the largest lakes in Bavaria. Here you can not only enjoy the fresh air, but also observe numerous species of birds that settle on the shore.
For families with children, the nature trail "Waldwunderland" is a good choice. This trail is specially designed for children and imparts knowledge about the flora and fauna of the region in a playful way. The little adventurers can go on a journey of discovery here and have lots of fun.
All in all, the hiking possibilities in Hohenfurch offer a perfect combination of sporting activity, scenic beauty and cultural highlights. Whether alone or with the whole family - every hiking enthusiast will find his or her personal paradise here.
For tourists, there are numerous places worth seeing in Hohenfurch and the surrounding area. One popular route, for example, leads to the Hohenfreyberg castle ruin, an impressive ruin from the 12th century. Here you can not only enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding countryside, but also learn a lot about the history of the region.
Another highlight is the nearby Forggensee - a huge reservoir with crystal-clear water and surrounded by lush green meadows. This is a wonderful place for families to go hiking or just take a relaxing stroll along the shore.
The best seasons for hiking in Hohenfurch are spring and autumn. During these months, the climate is mild and pleasant and nature shows its best side - with blossoming flowers in spring and brightly coloured leaves in autumn.
There are various places where you can go hiking in Hohenfurch. A popular hiking trail, for example, leads along the Ammersee, one of the largest lakes in Bavaria. Here you can not only enjoy the fresh air, but also observe numerous species of birds that settle on the shore.
For families with children, the nature trail "Waldwunderland" is a good choice. This trail is specially designed for children and imparts knowledge about the flora and fauna of the region in a playful way. The little adventurers can go on a journey of discovery here and have lots of fun.
All in all, the hiking possibilities in Hohenfurch offer a perfect combination of sporting activity, scenic beauty and cultural highlights. Whether alone or with the whole family - every hiking enthusiast will find his or her personal paradise here.
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