Best trails near Gipsbruchweiher
4.3(82 reviews)
Want to check out Gipsbruchweiher 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 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Gipsbruchweiher are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (22)·Easy·5.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis four-lake loop starts in Füssen and leads through the idyllic Faulenbach Valley, known as the "Valley of the Senses". The Mittersee, Obersee, Alatsee and Weißensee lakes are lined up along the route. The trail flows gently through dense beech forests where, with a bit of luck, you may spot nimble squirrels or colorful 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 scene of many...
- 4.8 (12)·Moderate·34.5 mi·Est. 14–15 hrThis picturesque loop leads through the Bavarian Alpine foothills near the Austrian border. The trail opens up the idyllic nature reserve of the Osterseen lakes near Iffeldorf and runs along a mixture of flat forest paths, well-maintained forest roads, and lakeside trails. A central highlight is the crystal-clear, often emerald-green shimmering water of the lakes. The trail runs along the Illasbergsee, Foggensee, Hopfensee, and Weissensee lakes and offers spectacular views of the approaching...
- 4.5 (24)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hike or MTB tour near Fuessen, Bavaria. This route follows the Faulbach from the Alatsee to the Obersee. After you have made the journey there, you can either stop off in the forest restaurant or refresh yourself with a dip in the Obersee or Mittersee. Highlights of the hike: - Lake Alat - Obersee - Mittersee - idyllic forest trails
- 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...
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·26.6 miOfficial route of the 9th Königsschlösser Romantik Marathon in Füssen. The Romantic Marathon is a scenic run at the foot of Neuschwanstein Castle. The exact route can change slightly from year to year (see "Tips"). There are longer and shorter routes and also children's runs. The start is near Füssen railroad station. Highlights: - fantastic views - Hopfensee and Foggensee
- 3.5 (4)·Moderate·38.7 mi·Est. 15.5–17 hrA varied and promising cycle tour near Füssen in Bavaria. This scenic round leads from Füssen past the Alatsee and over/through the Vilser-Scharte, and on via Pfronten, Fallmühle, Grän, Haldensee, Weissenbach, Reutte and Pinswang back to Füssen. It runs mainly on asphalt, otherwise on paved paths (gravel, gravel, loose chippings) and is therefore suitable for touring bikes and mountain bikes (although not a typical MTB route) - this round is not really suitable for racing bikes. The ascent...
- 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
Where is the best place to hike near Gipsbruchweiher?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Gipsbruchweiher is Four Lakes Tour, which has a 4.3 star rating from 22 reviews. This trail is 5.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 685 ft.
What is the longest trail near Gipsbruchweiher?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Gipsbruchweiher is Tannheimer Tal Valley. This trail is estimated to be 38.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Gipsbruchweiher?
Gipsbruchweiher: With an ascent of 4,061 ft, Tannheimer Tal Valley has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is 4 Four Lakes Loop with 3,579 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Gipsbruchweiher?
The most popular and difficult trail near Gipsbruchweiher is Obersee - Alatsee - Weißensee with a 4.5-star rating from 9 reviews.