Best trails near Falkenstein
4.5(122 reviews)
Falkenstein: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 9 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Falkenstein: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Falkenstein are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (63)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrCharming hike near Füssen, Bavaria. The hike begins at the car park on Pfrontener Straße at the entrance to Oberkirch am Weißensee and leads along the Weißensee to Alatsee. The section leads partly along narrow paths, which are secured with lines or parapets. From the Alatsee, the route leads along wide forest paths to the Saloberalm with fantastic views of Neuschwanstein Castle and the Zugspitze. The following section through the forest offers great views of the surrounding landscape. From...
- 4.5 (24)·Hard·5.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic hike to the ruins of Falkenstein Castle, Bavaria. The romantic Falkenstein castle ruins are a popular excursion destination and tower over the wine village of Falkenstein in the Weinviertel region. The route leads uphill through forests and meadows. You can start at Pfronten-Steinach railway station or at the nearby car park. Highlights: - Castle ruins - great view - beautiful forest paths
- 4.4 (11)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic hike to Falkenstein Castle and the Schlossangeralm from Pfronten in Bavaria The route can be reached by bus and train (Pfronten railway station). There are also great places to stop for refreshments along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful views with a panoramic view of the Alps - Visit Falkenstein Castle - Stop for refreshments at Falkenstein Castle or in Pfronten
- 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....
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·10.8 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrExciting hike to Falkenstein Castle from Pfronten in the Bavarian Ostallgäu. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful view with Alpine panorama from the Falkenstein summit - Visit the ruins of Falkenstein Castle - Stop for refreshments along the way ------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train (Pfronten railway station)
- 3.0 (5)·Hard·15.1 km·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrThis stage offers a lot of variety. If you initially hike comfortably along the Faulenbach, you will soon be going uphill to the German-Austrian state border. A short section secured with wire ropes takes you over the Zirmgrat to the Falkenstein, the highest castle ruins in Germany, from where you can enjoy wonderful views of the foothills of the Alps and the Tannheim mountains. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here:...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Falkenstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Falkenstein. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Falkenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Falkenstein is Zirmgarten with Falkenstein Castle, which has a 4.6 star rating from 63 reviews. This trail is 12.6 km long with an elevation gain of 737 m.
What is the longest trail near Falkenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Falkenstein is Himmelsstürmer-Route Etappe 4: Füssen - Pfronten. This trail is estimated to be 17.7 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Falkenstein?
Falkenstein: With an ascent of 938 m, Wasserläufer Route Stage 7: Füssen - Pfronten has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Himmelsstürmer-Route Etappe 4: Füssen - Pfronten with 938 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Falkenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Falkenstein is Falkenstein castle ruins from Pfronten-Steinach with a 4.5-star rating from 24 reviews.