Best short trails in Schwangau
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- 4.6 (919)·Moderate·4.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrCircular hiking trail to Neuschwanstein Castle in the Allgäu, Bavaria. A varied circular route that could hardly be more beautiful. First, the trail leads along a narrow iron bridge through a dizzying gorge to Neuschwanstein Castle. The romantic 19th century castle is one of the most famous castles in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It welcomes over a million visitors every year and has been open to the public since 1886. The castle can be explored on a guided tour (tickets...
- 4.5 (222)·Moderate·3.4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrBeautiful circular hike at Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria. The hike leads from the parking lot through the lush forests near Hohenschwangau and to the Marienbrücke with the beautiful Pöllatfall. This beautiful short round is well suited for families with children. Sometimes it goes steeply uphill, rewarded with a stunning panorama over the castle. If you want, you can also visit the famous Neuschwanstein Castle (tickets can be bought online / remaining tickets for the same day at the cash...
- 4.6 (109)·Moderate·3.1 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular walk near Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Allgäu. This route leads from the Hohenschwangau tourist information centre to the Marienbrücke bridge over the Pöllatschlucht gorge. This was named after Queen Marie and offers the best viewpoint of the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Neuschwanstein Castle - St Mary's Bridge ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 3.7 (70)·Moderate·4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular route near Schwangau in the Bavarian Ostallgäu. This entertaining route leads to the famous Neuschwanstein Castle itself and the most critical viewpoints around it. First, the trail follows the Pöllatschlucht Sommerweg to the Marienbrücke, from where the road is known to have the best view of the castle. From here, it finally goes to the castle and back along Neuschwansteinstrasse with the opportunity to stop at the castle restaurant. Highlights: - Great viewing points -...
- 4.0 (12)·Moderate·2.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail near Schwangau, Bavaria. This circular hike can be wonderfully combined with a visit to Hohenschwangau Castle. Over a distance of just over two and a half kilometres, you hike through the forest on the northern shore of the Alpsee. After the walk, you can stop by the Museum of Bavarian Kings, where you can learn all kinds of interesting facts about the Wittelsbach dynasty. Highlights of the hike: - Detour to Hohenschwangau Castle (optional) - Idyllic forest...
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Points of interest
- Pöllatfall
- Panoramablick Schwangau
- Schloss Hohenschwangau
- Pindarplatz
- Tegelberg
- Tegelberghaus
- Neuschwanstein Castle
- Alpsee
- Schwansee
- Kienberg
- Berzenkopf
- Forggensee
- Queen Mary's Bridge
- Parkplatz Königsschlösser P2
- Kaltwasser
- Rohrkopf
- Bergsportzentrum- Tegelberg
- Sommerrodelbahn Tegelberg
- Burgstall Frauenstein
- Branderschrofen