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    Distance 14 km
    4:30 h
    417 m
    418 m
    983 m
    789 m

    This impressive circular hike connects royal castles with fabulous views: from Hohenschwangau past Neuschwanstein Castle and with a view of Hohenschwangau Castle to Alpsee. The path leads via the High Castle in Füssen and the Kalvarienberg to the idyllic Schwansee.

    Author’s recommendation

    The route can be shortened by bus (bus station in Füssen, stop Hohenschwangau, schedule at www.bahn.de).

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    Difficulty
    T1 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    983 m
    Lowest point
    789 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 32.63%Dirt road 2.60%Forested/wild trail 18.94%Path 43.54%Road 2.26%Unknown 0%
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    4.6 km
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    364 m
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    2.6 km
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    6.1 km
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    Safety information

    Easy route, also suitable for children.

    Tips and suggestions

    With the Schwangau hiking pass for big and little hiking enthusiasts, you have the opportunity to explore our unique natural landscape on your own. As proof of your achievement, you will find a small wooden box with a stamping tool on the respective routes.

    Simply stamp the corresponding hiking route in your hiking pass and show it after completing enough hikes at the Tourist Information. There, you will receive a hiking badge as a reward, and the little hiking friends will get a hiking certificate.

    The printed Schwangau hiking pass is available free of charge at the Schwangau Tourist Information, the info point in Hohenschwangau, at the Tegelbergbahn valley station, and in the Walderlebniszentrum Ziegelwies.

    https://www.schwangau.de/aktivitaeten/wandern-und-klettern/wanderpass-schwangau/ 

    Roadbook

    You start your hike in Hohenschwangau and initially follow the paved road uphill towards Neuschwanstein Castle. Already before the castle, a magnificent viewpoint rewards you with a wide view over Forggensee and the Schwangau foothills.

    Then you continue hiking to the "Jugend" bus stop, where you can enjoy fantastic views of Hohenschwangau Castle and Alpsee along the way. From "Jugend," you take the descent towards Hohenschwangau/Alpsee. Once you reach the bottom, follow the path to Hohenschwangau Castle and then the Alpenrosenweg towards Füssen/Ziegelwies.

    Arriving in Ziegelwies, you cross the Maxsteg directly over the impressive Lechfall waterfall and thus reach Bad Faulenbach. From there, you follow the idyllic Faulenbachgässchen, which leads you along the Lech River directly into the old town of Füssen. After a short detour through the picturesque old town, you cross the Lech Bridge (Lechhalde) up to Kalvarienberg. From there, you enjoy a fantastic view of the old town of Füssen, the surrounding lakes, and the Alpine range.

    A hiking trail then leads you down to Schwansee, which, with its peaceful location and view of Neuschwanstein Castle, is another highlight of this route. Along the lakeshore, you finally return to Hohenschwangau, where the circle of this impressive round route closes.

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    Pindarplatz am Alpsee
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    Public transport

    • By train: to Füssen station (from there continue by bus)
    • By bus: Bus stop Hohenschwangau Neuschwanstein Castles (lines 72, 73, 78, 9606, 9651)

    Directions

    Follow the signs to Hohenschwangau/Königsschlösser.

    Parking

    Paid parking lots (P1 to P4) in Hohenschwangau.

    Coordinates

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    47.556623, 10.740532
    DMS
    47°33'23.8"N 10°44'25.9"E
    UTM
    32T 630942 5268490
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    Equipment

    We recommend: weather-appropriate clothing, hiking shoes, poles, drinks, snacks, and a first aid kit.

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    Difficulty
    T1 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    14 km
    Duration
    4:30 h
    Ascent
    417 m
    Descent
    418 m
    Highest point
    983 m
    Lowest point
    789 m
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