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Füssen’s local mountain is one of the most demanding mountain routes in Füssen and its surroundings.
Already the crown prince couple Maximilian and Marie dined on the Säuling meadow; later Queen Marie climbed Säuling with her sons Ludwig and Otto. The route over Neuschwanstein Castle requires sure-footedness and a head for heights, especially on the partially rope-secured descent between the summit and Säulinghaus. Around the Pilgerschrofen, you reach the Pöllat Valley again and can enjoy the view of Neuschwanstein Castle from Marienbrücke.
Author’s recommendation
Those attempting Säuling for the first time should rather ascend and descend from the Austrian side of Pflach.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Sure-footedness, a head for heights, and very good fitness are prerequisites for this demanding mountain route.
Tips and suggestions
www.fuessen.de/tipps-wandern
www.fuessen.de/aktiv-in-der-natur
Did you know?
... the royal traces of Marienbrücke ...
In the year of their wedding 1842, Crown Prince Max, later King Max II. and father of Ludwig II., had a wooden footbridge built across the Pöllat Gorge for his newlywed wife Marie. The bridge was named "Marienbrücke" after the dedicatee. From here, one could enjoy a magnificent view of the ruins of Vorder- and Hinterhohenschwangau Castles, the place where Marie’s son Ludwig II. later built his Neuschwanstein Castle. However, the wooden construction soon became dilapidated and had to be completely renewed several times. Only Ludwig II. had the wooden footbridge replaced by an iron-steel structure, which still allows hikers to cross the Pöllat Gorge today.
... the royal traces of Neuschwanstein Castle ...
Shortly after King Ludwig II. ascended the Bavarian throne, the desire matured to build a castle on the hill opposite Hohenschwangau Castle: “I intend to have the old castle ruin (…) by the Pöllat Gorge rebuilt in the style of genuine German knightly castles and must confess that I very much look forward to living there one day (…)”. The foundation stone was laid in 1869 in the absence of the then 24-year-old Ludwig II. During the entire construction phase, the royal builder personally visited the construction site as often as possible. Despite some interruptions, the work steadily progressed over the following seventeen years.
Only one guest was honored to visit Neuschwanstein Castle during Ludwig’s lifetime. The king surprised his mother on her 60th birthday with an entirely private tour through his "new castle." Ludwig II. was allowed to live in Neuschwanstein Castle for only 172 days, essentially moving onto a construction site as work was still ongoing. His mysterious death in 1886 caused a complete halt to construction. To this day, Ludwig II.'s fairy-tale castle remains unfinished.
... the royal traces of Hohenschwangau Castle ...
Already a few weeks after his birth, the newborn Prince Ludwig, later King Ludwig II., spent his first country stay at his father’s castle. The royal family loved the summers at Hohenschwangau Castle in rural seclusion. “Otto and I are healthy and happy. We take beautiful walks every day, pick flowers, catch fish in Alpsee, and chase butterflies.”, wrote the young Prince Ludwig in a letter. For Ludwig’s mother, Queen Marie, Hohenschwangau was also a place of refuge and strength. After the death of her husband, King Max II., Ludwig II. fulfilled her wish and made it her widow’s residence.
The castle on the edge of the Alps has a long history. Parts of the former Schwanstein Castle date back to the 12th century.
Not only King Ludwig II., his parents, and his brother lived here. Also Ludwig’s uncle and successor on the throne, Prince Regent Luitpold, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren inhabited parts of the castle until the 1980s.
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Roadbook
You start your route directly in Hohenschwangau. Opposite the Hotel Müller, the hiking signs lead you towards Neuschwanstein / Marienbrücke. The easy hiking path takes you to the bus stop at the junction to Marienbrücke. Between the two paved roads lies the "Wasserleitungsweg" (signposted "Säuling/over Wasserleitungsweg"), a forest road that you follow for about two kilometers before turning right at the next signpost onto a narrow path towards Säuling. At the Wildsulzhütte, keep left (signposted "Säuling" black category) to ascend in many switchbacks. From the iron ladder, it becomes rockier and you often need to use your hands; some wire rope protections ease the climbing. Upon reaching the Säuling meadow, the path leads on gravelly and rocky ground to the summit cross. The descent leads back to the Säuling meadow, where you turn left towards Säulinghaus, descending over the via ferrata secured with chains. At Säulinghaus, keep right; the hiking path leads around the Pilgerschrofen until you meet the Wildsulzhütte again. You hike back on the same route to the bus stop at Marienbrücke. From there, follow the signs "Hohenschwangau via Pöllatschlucht" on the paved road. Go straight ahead, passing Neuschwanstein Castle on the left. A good stretch after the left bend, the hiking path branches off to the right downhill. At its end, turn left to return to your starting point.
Haltestelle Romantische Straße Bus: Hohenschwangau, Info Point
Bushaltestelle Hohenschwangau - ÖPNV
Pöllatschlucht
Pöllatschlucht
Blick von der Bleckenaustraße auf Schloss Neuschwanstein und die Marienbrücke
Marienbrücke
Wildsulz-Hütte
Neuschwanstein Castle
Castle Hohenschwangau
Neuschwanstein Castle
Museum der Bayrischen Könige
Museum of the Bavarian Kings
Museum der bayerischen Könige
Public transport
Regular train connections to Füssen are available from the long-distance stations Ulm, Augsburg, and Munich.
From Füssen train and bus station, lines 73 and 78 regularly run to Hohenschwangau, stop Hohenschwangau/Neuschwanstein Castles.
From Hopfen, you reach the starting point via line 56 to Füssen (station), then change to line 73 or 78 to Hohenschwangau, stop Hohenschwangau/Neuschwanstein Castles.
From Weißensee, you reach the starting point via line 71 to Füssen (station), then change to line 73 or 78 to Hohenschwangau, stop Hohenschwangau/Neuschwanstein Castles.
Directions
From Füssen, take the B17 towards Schwangau until you follow the signs "Hohenschwangau / Royal Castles" on the right.
Parking
There are sufficient parking spaces available in Hohenschwangau (subject to charge).
Coordinates
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Equipment
A hiking boot with good tread that covers the ankle provides the best support. Hiking poles additionally offer safety and support.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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