Best trails near Hohes Schloss
4.4(296 reviews)
Hohes Schloss: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 24 trails will get you there, including hiking, camping, and backpacking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Hohes Schloss: Explore this area from one of 3 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Hohes Schloss: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 21 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hohes Schloss are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (101)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried circular hike near Schwangau, Bavaria. This circular hike combines pretty much everything wonderful that Bavaria has to offer: Fairytale castles, idyllic mountain lakes, towns worth seeing, great panoramic views and dense forests. The circular route begins in Hohenschwangau and leads past Hohenschwangau Castle to the picturesque Alpsee lake and along the Alpenrosenweg trail past the Schwansee lake to Füssen. You return via the Schwarzenberg. Highlights of the hike: - Museum of the...
- 4.6 (46)·Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFüssen has a great old town centre with lots of pretty little streets. The absolute highlight, however, is the Lech with its beautiful turquoise-coloured and crystal-clear water. The path along the Auepfad leads directly through the forest along the river to the Lech Falls. Less of a hike than a walk - good for doing a few kilometres but still giving your calves a rest.
- 4.8 (41)·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...
- 4.4 (14)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic hike around Füssen, Bavaria. The circular route starts in Füssen. A section through the town takes you over the Lech and into the forest. It first goes uphill past St Mary's Chapel to the Calvary. Beautiful views can be enjoyed. The Schwanensee is a wonderful place for a cosy break. The Königsträsschen and finally the Bergwaldpfad lead back towards the town. Highlights: - Calvary - Great views - Swan Lake
- 4.3 (22)·Easy·9.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis Four Lakes Circuit starts in Füssen and leads through the idyllic Faulenbach Valley, known as the ‘Valley of the Senses’. The route takes in the Mittersee, Obersee, Alatsee and Weißensee in succession. The path winds gently through dense beech forests, where, with a bit of luck, you might spot nimble squirrels or colourful woodpeckers. A particular highlight is the Alatsee, which is often referred to as the ‘bleeding lake’ due to the rare purple bacteria in its depths and is the setting...
- 4.5 (16)·Hard·48.6 km·Est. 12–13 hrThis hike connects the historic town of Füssen with two of the most beautiful lakes in the Allgäu, the Forggensee and the Alpsee. The trail usually starts in Füssen's old town centre and first leads to the shores of Lake Forggensee, an artificial reservoir created in the 1950s, which today serves as an important water reservoir for the Lech river. The route continues through shady mixed forests to the Alpsee, which lies picturesquely below the castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau....
- 4.8 (12)·Moderate·55.5 km·Est. 14–15 hrThis picturesque circular route leads through the Bavarian Alpine foothills near the Austrian border. The trail opens up the idyllic Osterseen nature reserve near Iffeldorf and runs along a mixture of flat forest paths, well-maintained forest roads and paths close to the shore. A central highlight is the crystal-clear, often emerald-green shimmering water of the lakes. It runs along the Illasbergsee, Foggensee, Hopfensee and Weissensee lakes and offers spectacular views of the approaching...
- 4.8 (8)·Hard·24.6 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrScenic route section in the foothills of the Alps in Bavaria The last stage of the King Ludwig Trail once again offers a multitude of unforgettable views and experiences. In summer, you can cool off in the clear waters of the Kühmoossee and Hegratsriedsee lakes. There are always great views of the Alpine panorama and from the Marienbrücke bridge there is a wonderful view of Neuschwanstein Castle. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Kühmoossee lake - Roman baths near the...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·50.7 km·Est. 15–16.5 hrA royally challenging mountain bike tour on the Schützensteig/Füssen, Bavaria. The tour starts at the Morisee car park (subject to charge). The route leads past the royal castles and the magnificent Lech Falls. Some of the steep climbs require a good level of fitness - the section up to the Jägerhütte hut is steep and really tough! And the route down from the Jägerhütte could also be better pushed, depending on experience, as there is a lot of loose scree here. The effort is rewarded by the...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Hohes Schloss?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Hohes Schloss. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 13 hiking trails, 8 mountain biking trails, 7 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Hohes Schloss?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hohes Schloss is Alpsee - Füssen Old Town - Calvary Hill, which has a 4.4 star rating from 101 reviews. This trail is 10.0 km long with an elevation gain of 400 m.
What is the longest trail near Hohes Schloss?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hohes Schloss is Tannheimer Tal Valley. This trail is estimated to be 62.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hohes Schloss?
Hohes Schloss: With an ascent of 1,741 m, Füssen-Nassereith has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Königliche Pfade: Rund um Säuling und Plansee with 1,667 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hohes Schloss?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hohes Schloss is Maximiliansweg Stage 7: Füssen - Tegelberghaus with a 4.8-star rating from 41 reviews.
