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 (39)·Hard·7.9 mi·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·11 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrNear-natural route section along the state border, Bavaria / 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 you reach the stage destination, Pfronten. Highlights: -High castle -Cloister of Saint Mang -Weißensee -Alatsee - Falkenstein castle ruins -Mary's Grotto -Themed playground
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·10.8 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrStage 7 of the "Wasserläufer-Route" long-distance hiking trail, Bavaria. Together with the Himmelsstürmer route and the Wiesengaenger route, the Wasserläufer route forms the popular Bavarian long-distance route network "Wanderertrilogie Allgäu". The starting point of the seventh stage of the Wasserläufer route is Füssen (accessible by bus and train). At 17 km, this section is of moderate distance, but due to the many steep ascents and descents it is generally considered to be demanding. For...
- Moderate·39 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrFirst stage of the "Radrunde Allgäu" from Füssen to Bad Wörishofen The first day tour of the "Radrunde Allgäu" always offers beautiful views of the region. Driving is mostly along fields and meadows. This route includes the “Schlosspark” and “Glückswege” adventure worlds and leads to the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle. Highlights: - Füssen: Romantic Road, Lechfall, Forggensee - Royal Castles Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein - Kurfürstenallee to the Prince Bishop's Palace
- Moderate·278.2 mi·Est. 24 hr+Eventful long-distance cycle path through the Allgäu around Kempten. Whether royal castles, alpine panoramas, natural treasures, water worlds or alpine gardens ... on the Allgäu cycle tour every day is different and an experience in itself. The bike tour is signposted as a circumnavigation and can be started at any station on the route and completely circumnavigated once. Leisure cyclists can look forward to majestic mountain lakes on 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 278.2 mi long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Füssen?
Füssen: With an ascent of 22,890 ft, 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 3,838 ft 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 39 reviews.