Best backpacking trails in Füssen
4.9(49 reviews)
Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Füssen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.8 (40)·Hard·12.7 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route is stage 7 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning in Füssen and ending at the Tegelberg Cable Car mountain station. The path leaves the medieval town of Füssen and passes the Lechfall waterfall before climbing the Kalvarienberg for expansive views of the Allgäu foothills. It winds past the Schwansee and Alpsee lakes to Hohenschwangau Castle, then ascends past Neuschwanstein Castle and across the Marienbrücke bridge into the Ammergebirge...
- 5.0 (6)·Hard·17.7 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrNear-natural section along the border between Bavaria and Austria. The fourth stage of the Himmelsstürmer route leads from Füssen on natural paths along the Alatsee and from the Salober Alm along the Zirmgrat and the Falkenstein castle ruins. After a descent along the Mariengrotte grotto, you reach the stage destination, Pfronten. Highlights: -High Castle -Sankt Mang monastery -Weißensee -Lake Alatsee -Falkenstein castle ruins -Mariengrotte -Themed playground
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·17.4 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrStage 7 of the long-distance hiking trail "Wasserläufer-Route", Bavaria. Together with the Himmelsstürmer-Route and the Wiesengänger-Route, the Wasserläufer-Route forms the popular Bavarian long-distance hiking trail network "Wandertrilogie Allgäu". The starting point of the seventh stage of the Water Strider Route is Füssen (accessible by bus and train). At 17 kilometres, this section is a moderate distance, but is considered challenging overall due to the many steep ascents and descents....
- Moderate·62.8 km·Est. 15–16.5 hrFirst stage of the "Allgäu Cycle Tour" from Füssen to Bad Wörishofen The first day tour of the "Allgäu Cycle Tour" offers beautiful views of the region time and again. You cycle mostly along fields and meadows. This route includes the "Schlosspark" and "Glückswege" adventure worlds and leads to the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein. Highlights: - Füssen: Romantic Road, Lech Falls, Forggensee lake - Royal castles of Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein - Kurfürstenallee to the prince-bishop's...
- Moderate·447.7 km·Est. 24 hr+Adventurous long-distance cycle route through the Allgäu around Kempten. Whether royal castles, Alpine panoramas, natural treasures, water worlds or Alpine gardens... every day on the Allgäu cycle tour is different and an experience in itself. The cycle tour is signposted as a circular route and can be started at any station along the route and cycled around once. Leisure cyclists can look forward to majestic mountain lakes at the foothills of the Alps or moraine landscapes on the...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Füssen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Füssen is Radrunde Allgäu (Radfernweg). This trail is estimated to be 447.7 km long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Füssen?
Füssen: With an ascent of 6,977 m, Radrunde Allgäu (Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Maximiliansweg Stage 7: Füssen - Tegelberghaus with 1,170 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Füssen?
The most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Füssen is Maximiliansweg Stage 7: Füssen - Tegelberghaus with a 4.8-star rating from 40 reviews.