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Best trails near Alpsee

4.3(999 reviews)

Want to check out Alpsee from the trail? Good news: 18 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Alpsee from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 16 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Alpsee are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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  1. #1 - Alpsee Loop

    4.8 (503)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Picturesque loop near Schwangau, Bavaria. Beautiful loop along the shore of the popular Alpsee in Bavaria. This route is close to famous castles, so you can enjoy nature and culture at the same time in one day. The idyllic Alpsee, situated between soaring mountains, with its crystal-clear water is worth a visit at any time of the year. In warm temperatures, many benches invite you to linger. In summer, the lake is ideal for swimming. At the starting and ending point, the Alpenrose...

  2. #2 - Fussen: Two Castles - Two Lakes Loop

    4.7 (144)·Hard·12.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    A loop in the Schwangau area leads through a mixture of royal history and alpine nature. The route leads past the tranquil Schwansee lake up to the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle. Deer can be spotted in the mountain forests. Reports from travelers recommend weatherproof clothing, as the weather in the foothills of the Alps can be changeable. Historically, it is interesting to note that King Maximilian II. Maximilian II had Hohenschwangau rebuilt before his son Ludwig II planned his own...

  3. #3 - Alpsee - Füssen Old Town - Calvary Hill

    4.4 (101)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Varied 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. #4 - Alpsee Loop via Sommerweg and Winterzuweg

    4.6 (92)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Atmospheric tour of the Alpsee with a view of Neuschwanenstein Castle This route leads around the Alpsee. On the way there are wonderful views of the Alpine landscape and the two castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. In summer, the lake offers small bathing bays to cool off. There is parking at the starting point (for a fee) and there are also restaurants, accommodation and public toilets. Highlights: - child-friendly swimming areas at the lake - Boat rental - View of...

  5. #5 - Maximiliansweg Stage 7: Füssen - Tegelberghaus

    4.8 (41)·Hard·7.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    This 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...

  6. #6 - Lechweg Stage 7: Wängle - Füssen im Allgäu

    4.6 (43)·Hard·15.3 mi·Est. 8–9 hr
    This route follows stage 7 – the final section – of the Lechweg, connecting Wängle with Füssen on a cross-border section. The hike initially leads along a panoramic trail up to the Costaries Chapel, which offers an expansive view of the Reutte basin, and continues past the idyllic Frauensee to Pflach. On the final stretch, the path crosses the border into Bavaria, leads to the Alpsee below the royal castles, and concludes spectacularly at the Lech Fall in Füssen. Overnight stays are...

  7. #7 - Lechweg: Border - Lechfall (Bavarian Section)

    4.5 (14)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Bavarian section of the long-distance hiking trail "Lechweg", Bavaria. This is the Bavarian section of the Lechweg, which leads through the Lechtal Alps in seven daily stages and ends at the Lech Falls in Füssen. The hike along the Alpsee is particularly beautiful, with Hohenschwangau Castle visible in the distance on the opposite bank. From the border with Austria, the trail first heads downhill to the shores of the Alpsee and past the Schwansee lake to the impressive Lech Falls near...

  8. #8 - Füssen - Foggensee - Alpsee

    4.5 (16)·Hard·30.2 mi·Est. 12–13 hr
    This 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 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. Great...

  9. #9 - Frauenstein Stone

    4.0 (11)·Easy·1.7 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Popular hiking trail near Schwangau, Bavaria. This hike can be wonderfully combined with a visit to Hohenschwangau Castle. You hike a little over two and a half kilometers through the forest on the northern shore of the Alpsee. After the loop, you can visit the Museum of Bavarian Kings, where you can find out all sorts of interesting things about the Wittelsbach noble family. Highlights of the hike: - Detour to Hohenschwangau Castle (optional) - idyllic forest paths - Alpsee - Berzenkopf -...

  10. #10 - Säuling Circular

    4.9 (8)·Moderate·25.2 mi·Est. 12.5–14 hr
    From Alpenhotel Ammerwald, the MTB loop first leads to Plansee and begins with a clear lakeside section on the Tyrolean side of the route. It then continues to Hüttenbichl and makes the transition onto the Bavarian side below the Säuling. In the Königswinkel area, the route reaches the surroundings of Neuschwanstein Castle, the most distinctive cultural and landscape point of the loop. After that, the route heads back toward Ammerwald, linking longer rolling sections with gravel and trail...
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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of hiking trails near Alpsee?

There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Alpsee. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, 7 mountain biking trails, and more.

Where is the best place to hike near Alpsee?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Alpsee is Alpsee Loop, which has a 4.8 star rating from 503 reviews. This trail is 3.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 423 ft.

What is the longest trail near Alpsee?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Alpsee is Bannwaldsee, Unterletzen, Weißensee. This trail is estimated to be 36.6 mi long.

Which trail has the most elevation gain near Alpsee?

Alpsee: With an ascent of 5,820 ft, MTB Tour: Füssen - Jägerhütte - Plansee has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Tegelbergbahn - Achmühle with 5,498 ft of elevation gain.

What is the most popular and difficult trail near Alpsee?

The most popular and difficult trail near Alpsee is Fussen: Two Castles - Two Lakes Loop with a 4.7-star rating from 144 reviews.

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