Best trails near Falkenstein
4.5(122 reviews)
Want to check out Falkenstein 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Falkenstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (63)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrCharming hike near Füssen, Bavaria. The hike begins at the parking lot on Pfrontener Straße at the entrance to Oberkirch am Weißensee and leads along the Weißensee to the Alatsee. The section shows partly over narrow paths secured with rows or parapets. From the Alatsee, it goes over wide forest paths to the Saloberalm, with great views of Neuschwanstein Castle and the Zugspitze. Great views of the surrounding landscape await you on the subsequent section through the forest. From the...
- 4.5 (24)·Hard·3.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic hike to the castle ruins of Falkenstein, Bavaria. The romantic castle ruins of Falkenstein are a popular destination and tower over the wine town of Falkenstein in the Weinviertel. The way there leads uphill through forest and fields. You can start at the Pfronten-Steinach train station or at the nearby car park. Highlights: - Castle ruins - great view - beautiful forest trails
- 4.4 (11)·Moderate·4.8 mi·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 station). You can also take a nice break along the route. Highlights of the hike: - wonderful view with alpine panorama - Visit Falkenstein Castle - Stop at Falkenstein Castle or in Pfronten
- 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...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·6.7 mi·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 Falkenstein castle ruins - Stop at the roadside ------------------------------- Reachable by bus and train (Pfronten train station)
- 3.0 (5)·Hard·9.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrThis stage offers great diversity. Start off walking at a leisurely pace along the Faulenbach stream, only to then climb uphill to the German-Austrian national border. A short stretch secured with cables then leads over the Zirmgrat ridge to Falkenstein, the oldest castle ruins in Germany, from where glorious views over the alpine foothills and the Tannheimer mountains can be enjoyed. 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, 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 7.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,417 ft.
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 11.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Falkenstein?
Falkenstein: With an ascent of 3,077 ft, 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 3,077 ft 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.