Königsschleife

The "Zum Schluxen" estate remains a popular destination for guests and locals,
known for its good food, cozy sun terrace, homemade strudels and cakes,
children's playground, pony farm, and petting zoo. The hike begins here on the so-called Fürstenstraße, which was commissioned before 1900 as a royal private road by Crown Prince Maximilian of Bavaria and connected his Hohenschwangau Castle with the nearby Ausserfern. This made it easier for the Wittelsbach royal family to reach the hunting grounds extending into neighboring Tyrol. Ludwig II also used the Fürstenstraße for his beloved carriage rides, which can still be booked on request.
On the paved route, the world-famous royal castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, which lie only a few hundred meters apart, can be comfortably reached on foot in less than 1.5 hours.

Alpsee: Upon reaching Alpsee, switch to the so-called Alpenrosenweg, created around 1850 for Queen Mother Marie of Bavaria. Along the route, you will have breathtaking views of the nearby Schwansee Park, also created by the royal family, which remains a refuge for many rare animal and plant species.
Via the so-called Fischersteig, a short descent leads further to Schwansee Park and from there up to Kalvarienberg near Füssen. Incidentally, both lakes were bathing areas for the royal family and are still popular swimming spots for guests and locals alike.

Kalvarienberg Viewing Platform: From the viewing platform of Kalvarienberg, you have a unique 360-degree panoramic view of the two fairy tale castles King Ludwig II. Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, the High Castle which towers above the roofs of Füssen's old town, and the impressive mountain backdrop of the Allgäu Alps with its uniquely beautiful lake landscape. Next, continue to Lechfall, another unique natural monument.

Lechfall Füssen: Impressively, the water masses of the Lech, fed from the Alps, plunge over five steps twelve meters into the depths. Below the waterfall, the river narrows and enters the Lech Gorge, which the Lech carved out of the rock over thousands of years. The Lech Gorge is the only one in the entire Bavarian Alpine region through which a major Alpine river can still flow freely and uninhibited by human influence. The magic of this place has fascinated many since time immemorial, and until 1920, pilgrimages even led to Lechfall because, according to tradition, the holy apostle Magnus, fleeing pagan enemies, took a mighty run at the Lech Gorge near Füssen and was able to jump across the river.
He left the pagans and his posterity with only one thing—the Magnus step, an imprint of his footprint on the rock high above the abyss of the gorge. The path continues to the Ziegelwies Forest Experience Centre shortly before crossing back over the former border into neighboring Tyrol.

Ziegelwies Forest Experience Centre: This German-Austrian joint project is located directly on the border, surrounded by mountain and floodplain forest.
Its goal is to promote understanding of forest and nature and thereby strengthen the willingness to protect and preserve them. The exhibition building presents topics around forest and wood. Outdoors, there are mountain forest and floodplain forest trails with information, play, and experience offerings for young and old. Both trails are always accessible. At the WEZ, follow the cycle path to the Weißhaus power plant.