Pleasure, hut and summit tours

Hiking at three altitudes

Hiking tours in and around Füssen are available at three altitudes: the leisurely hiking tours at the foot of the mountains and by the numerous lakes in the Alpine foothills, the hut tours and the summit tours. So there is the right hiking route for every level of fitness.

King Ludwig II , like his parents, was also an enthusiastic mountain hiker. Numerous hiking tours follow in his footsteps - a hiking experience in the royal footsteps.

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Hiking in and around Füssen

Suggestions for easy hikes to alpine mountain tours

From easy to difficult - we have divided our tours into "Grias Di hikes", "Alpine pasture hikes", "Chamois hikes" and "Long-distance hiking trails". This means you can quickly and easily find your way through the variety of tours and filter according to your personal taste. When planning your hike, please also note the level of difficulty according to the DAV trail categories. Most of the hikes can be easily done by public transport .

Griaß Di hikes

Discover the most beautiful aspects of your hiking vacation in the Allgäu

There are numerous viewpoints along the way and often also places of interest.

Calvary circuit
This easy route is suitable for families with children thanks to its mostly easy trail format.
Round of castles
Hike in the footsteps of the Bavarian kings from castle to castle with panoramic views to enjoy.
Lech loop royal castles circuit
Royal traces: Breathtaking lake and mountain scenery, Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau.
Lech loop from lake to lake
The Lech is the starting point and four lakes are passed during the hike.
Two-lake view circuit
Varied short hike along narrow forest paths - with two bathing lakes to cool off in.
Eschach panoramic tour
Between Hopfen and Forggensee, the tour leads through the pre-Alpine landscape shaped by the Ice Age.
Faulenbach valley tour
The Faulenbach Valley is a tip for nature lovers: somewhat hidden, mostly car-free and full of experiences.
Falkenstein loop over the Marienbrücke bridge
Via the impressive Mariengrotte to the highest castle ruins in Germany (1,268 m).
Lakes happiness round
Scenic hike around Hopfen am See with the best panoramas, two bathing lakes and rewarding refreshment stops.
Hopfensee circular route
Experience unique views of the Allgäu Alps and Italian flair on the Hopfensee circular trail.
Weißensee circular route
The Terrainkurweg is a very varied hike with no great difference in altitude.
Alpsee circular hike
Idyllic trail with views of the Alpsee and the castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau.
Alatsee circuit
Via the upper Faulenbach valley to the Alatsee, which has made a career for itself in a Kluftinger thriller.
Three Castles Trail
The route leads past the High Castle in Füssen to the castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau.

Alpine hikes

On well-maintained paths with moderate climbs along the way

From a medium altitude, you can enjoy fantastic views and there is a refreshment stop at the end of every tour to keep you motivated.

On smugglers' trails
Hike from Weißensee between the Faulenbacher Tal and the Tiroler Vilstal on hidden paths.
Beichelstein circuit
Extensive tour from Hopfensee through meadows and forest to Alpe Beichelstein with moderate gradients.
Zirmgrat circuit
This cross-border tour takes you around the Zirmgrat ridge southwest of Füssen.
To the Buchenbergalm
An easy and well-signposted alpine hike in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park.
Buching-Kenzenhütte
To the west of the Halblechtal valley, between Buchenberg and Kenzenhütte, is an extensive hiking area.
Burgruinen-Hopfensee-Tour
The ascent to the castle ruins requires fitness, later the tour is a "wellness country tour".
Raintal tour to the Füssener Hütte
The hike to the Füssener Hütte follows easy paths into the world of the Tannheim mountains.
Alpspitz circuit
After the hut is before the hut - there is no shortage of places to stop for refreshments or panoramic views.

Chamois hikes

It gets rocky from here!

The chamois hikes take you to altitudes where the mountain goats feel at home. The tours require surefootedness and a head for heights.

Tegelberg circuit
A truly royal tour! Ludwig II and his family loved to travel here.
Säuling
Füssen's local mountain is one of the most challenging mountain tours in Füssen and the surrounding area.
Aggenstein (1986 m) and Breitenberg (1838 m)
The Aggenstein summit requires alpine experience. Two mountain huts along the way invite you to stop for a bite to eat.
Up the Tegelberg
Charming hike over the Marienbrücke bridge to the Tegelberg with a view of Neuschwanstein Castle.

Long-distance hiking trails

With its location on ten long-distance hiking trails, Füssen is one of the most important hiking hubs in the Alps.

Lechweg
The last stage of the Lechweg from Reutte via Hohenschwangau to the Lech Falls in Füssen.
König-Ludwig-Weg
On the "Füssen - Hohenschwangau" stage of the King Ludwig Trail, many cultural highlights await you over a short distance.
Via Claudia Augusta
Hiking in the footsteps of the Romans on the Via Claudia Augusta, built as a transalpine route.
Via Alpina Violette Route
The section from Tegelberg to Kenzenhütte lies in the hunting and hiking grounds of the Bavarian kings.
Maximiliansweg
Hiking in royal footsteps along the Bavarian Alps!

Themed hiking trails

Your paths to your interests

The bird adventure trail around the Alatsee lake and various city tours offer a somewhat different hiking experience. Or you can be inspired by royal highnesses who love hiking ...

Royal hiking in the castle park
Hiking experiences on themed routes and long-distance hiking trails
Bird adventure trail
Themed trails around Lake Alatsee with information on native bird species
Eavesdropping tour
Audio city tour through the old town of Füssen
Kneipp path of contemplation in the Füssen tree garden
A short walk through the tree garden, adorned with quotes from Pastor Kneipp on the subject of "inner order"

By bus / public transport ...

... in and around Füssen

Füssen and its surroundings are well suited for vacationers without their own car. Almost all sights in the region can be reached by bus, train or bike.
As part of the "allgäumobil" transport association, you can travel free of charge on the500 km long bus network with your guest card (Füssen Card / Königscard)! Use the public buses to hop from lake to lake or simply take the bus back after a long hike. You can travel free of charge with allgäumobil in and between the following towns: Füssen (with Hopfen am See and Weißensee), Hopferau, Eisenberg, Nesselwang, Pfronten, Oy-Mittelberg, Riedenam Forggensee, Roßhaupten, Rückholz, Schwangau, Seeg, Halblech, Lechbruck am See and the entire bus route network of Regionalverkehr Oberbayern (RVO). You can find out more on the allgäumobil website for the Ostallgäu.

The ring bus around the Ammergebirge or the late bus for evening excursions in July and August offer a special summer offer for long-distance hikers and those interested in culture.

Foto eines Nahverkehrs-Busses mit dem Forggensee und den Ammergauer Alpen im Hintergrund
No.DescriptionSeatsWalking time to the Old TownLong-term parking feeMax. parking durationComments
P1Fairgrounds25025 min24 hours = €5.00up to
2 weeks (max.)
The area is closed during events.
The daily flat rate applies to the day the ticket is purchased.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!: Please check with the Füssen Tourist Information Office (Tel. +49 8362-93850 , seeopening hours) or the City of Füssen (Tel. +49 8362 9030) to confirm whether a major event is taking place in the parking lot during your visit that would prevent parking!
P5City Sparkassenhaus (underground parking garage)3602 min€56.00 (for 10 days)10 daysOpen 24/7 / Maximum vehicle height: 2 m / Long-term parking: Tickets for up to 10 days can be purchased at the parking meter. Longer periods must be requested at the ticket counter (1st basement level) or directly from the operator. Information subject to change! (www.apcoa.de/parken/fuessen/parkgarage-city-sparkassenhaus/)
Bike Füssen€140.00 14 days (max.)Prices and booking for the parking ticket are available on the provider’s website via the online store (https://bikefuessen.de/)
P3Morisse4505 minStarting at €35.00depending on the rateFor longer parking periods, monthly rates starting at 35.00 EUR are available. For more information, visit the website APCOA Morisse Parking Lot in Füssen . For further information, please contact customer service at +49 711 305 70 305.

Help in an emergency

Emergency app on the mountain: SOS-EU-ALP

With the free SOS-EU-Alp app, an emergency call can be made quickly and easily, which is transmitted to the relevant rescue coordination center together with location data (GPS coordinates) and contact details (direct telephone number).

Das Bild fängt einen Moment der Abenteuer und Erkundung ein. Zwei Personen, einem Mann und einer Frau, stehen auf einem Berg, ihre Rücken zeigen zur Kamera. Sie sind beide mit Rucksäcken ausgestattet, was darauf hinweist, dass sie auf einem Hike oder Trek sind. Der Mann deutet auf eine Karte. Die Frau deutet in die Ferne. Der Hintergrund sieht man über eine Ebene aus Dörfern, See und Natur. Der Himmel über ihnen ist blau und klar.
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Hiking map - digital or analog?

To make your hike an all-round relaxed and safe experience, you will find tour suggestions, from easy to challenging, on our interactive map. The GPS track makes it easier for you to plan and implement your hike.

We also recommend that you always take an analog hiking map with you. These are available from us at the tourist information office, among other places.

Leaflets and flyers

View, download or order brochures, local maps and leaflets.

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