Best trails near Angerkopf
4.5(174 reviews)
Want to check out Angerkopf from the trail? Good news: 8 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 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Angerkopf are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (78)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic loop in the Allgäu, Bavaria This is a relaxed loop southwest of the spa town of Füssen. The starting point is the parking lot at Alatsee (subject to a fee). From there it goes to the Salober Alm and around the Alatsee back to the starting point. On the way there is the Weissensee panorama view and many other wonderful vantage points that invite you to pause and enjoy the far-reaching views of the surrounding mountains and lakes. There is a refreshment stop near the start and finish...
- 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...
- 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
- 4.5 (9)·Hard·11.7 mi·Est. 6–7 hrDiverse loop in the Ostallgäu from Füssen. From Bad Faulenbach, the hiking route first leads south along the small house lakes up to the Alatsee. Here you have a beautiful view over the lake and an idyllic place to rest before heading up the rather steep Maximilianweg to the Saloberalpe. From the Saloberalpe, it is then a quiet trail, and later from Rossmoss on the bike path down to the picturesque Weißensee. This is circumnavigated, and it goes up the road again to the Alatsee and back to...
- 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...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·15.6 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrThis route follows stage 6 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning in Unterjoch and ending in Füssen. The path descends into the Vils valley, tracking the river past Schranzschrofen and across the Austrian border toward Pfronten-Ried. It climbs the Zirmgrat ridge past the high medieval Falkenstein castle ruins, offering panoramic views of the Tannheim Mountains and the Füssen lakes before descending past the Alatsee and Faulenbach to Füssen....
- 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 Angerkopf?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Angerkopf. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Angerkopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Angerkopf is Alatsee - Salober Alm, which has a 4.4 star rating from 78 reviews. This trail is 4.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,141 ft.
What is the longest trail near Angerkopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Angerkopf is Maximiliansweg Stage 6: Unterjoch - Füssen. This trail is estimated to be 15.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Angerkopf?
Angerkopf: With an ascent of 3,077 ft, Himmelsstürmer-Route Etappe 4: Füssen - Pfronten has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Wasserläufer Route Stage 7: Füssen - Pfronten with 3,077 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Angerkopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Angerkopf is Himmelsstürmer-Route Etappe 4: Füssen - Pfronten with a 5.0-star rating from 6 reviews.