Buching - Ammergebirge nature reserve - Schwangau

In the hiking paradise Allgäu hikers are spoilt for choice, because here they have a variety of attractive hiking routes at their disposal, one of which is more beautiful than the other. A very charming hike in the Allgäuer Königswinkel promises the tour "Buching - Naturschutzgebiet Ammergebirge - Schwangau". On this medium-duty hike await a dreamlike foresight, great nature impressions and real Allgäuer Hüttencharme.

The hiking tour "Buching - Naturschutzgebiet Ammergebirge - Schwangau" has a length of 12 km and is considered medium. A little condition should be put on this walk, which is about 5 It takes hours, so bring. The starting point of the hiking tour is the valley station of the Buchenbergbahn in Buching. From Füssen/Schwangau you can easily reach Buching via the B17. Immediately after the entrance on the right there is the valley station of the Buchenbergbahn, where sufficient free parking is available. The Buchenberg is a popular excursion mountain all year round, offering great conditions not only for hikers but also for dragon and paragliders, mountain bikers and winter sports enthusiasts in the cold season. Right at the beginning you are a little challenged on this hiking tour, because it goes immediately up the mountain. Through the Kulturweg the ascent to the rustic Buchenberg Alm takes place at an altitude of 1140 meters standing. From this hearty mountain hut you have a magnificent view over the Allgäuer Königswinkel and the surrounding castles, mountains, churches and lakes. In good weather, it is advisable to stay here a bit on the magnificent sun terrace and enjoy the views. In addition, Buchenberg Alm naturally spoils hungry hikers with delicious Allgäu delicacies and refreshing drinks. Then it goes on relatively easy paths deeper into the nature reserve Ammergebirge, the largest nature reserve in Bavaria. Here the hikers are waiting for beautiful mountainous forests, glacial moorlands and a diverse flora and fauna. When you have reached the “Front Mühlberger Älpele”, it becomes more demanding again, because when descending to the revolving hut it goes steeply downhill here and there and mindfulness is required. However, if you want to extend this delightful hiking tour by a summit climb, you can walk from the Vordere Mühlberger Älpele in two additional hours. 1702 m Climb to the meter-high Schönleitenschrofen and enjoy a phenomenal view from it that reaches far beyond the Allgäu. The last meters of the climb require vertigo, but the view then is truly unforgettable.

On the original hiking tour it goes from the Vordere Mühlberger Älpele approximately 75 Minutes down to the revolving lodge, which is open every day except Mondays. Here in this cozy mountain hut you can first take a rest and strengthen yourself with delicious hut dishes or a Bavarian breadtime. However, you can also postpone the rest, because then the hike over beautiful alpine meadows leads on to the Rohrkopfhütte on the Tegelberg, which also invites you to a comfortable stop. Here the world-famous royal castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau are already within reach and you can enjoy a dream view of these magnificent buildings, which are located in 19. It was commissioned by the Bavarian kings Maximilian II and his son fairytale king Ludwig II. Phenomenal views await you also in the further course of the hike, which leads down the Tegelberg via the cultural path Schutzengelweg. Along this paved hiking trail there are numerous display boards that provide insights into the former significance of the area for the Bavarian kings and inform about the history of the Allgäuer Königswinkel - from the Stone Age to the epoch of the ancient Romans to the present day. All present during the hike are dreamlike nature impressions on flowering alpine meadows with views of beautiful forests and the magnificent Allgäuer Mountains. It is recommended to make a small stop here and there and take pictures. The end point of the hike is the valley station of the Tegelbergbahn, from which you can easily get back to Buching by bus. At the valley station of the Tegelbergbahn you can also linger a little, because there is a lot to discover here. So here's a 760 Metre long summer toboggan run, which promises big and small a lot of fun. Around this track you will also find an adventure playground, a scooter track and other entertainment offers. In a beer garden you get ice cream, soft drinks and small snacks and on particularly warm days the ice-cold mountain water in the treadmill above the playground is a blessing. Interesting for culture lovers is the Roman villa complex, which 1934 immediately next to the valley station of the Tegelbergbahn was discovered. This so-called “villa rustica” gives impressive insights into Roman architecture and the astonishingly advanced technology at that time.

The hiking tour "Buching - Naturschutzgebiet Ammergebirge - Schwangau" promises the best hiking pleasure, unforgettable views and very beautiful nature impressions. In between, lure rustic Allgäu mountain huts to the stop and at the end you can enjoy a lot of leisure fun and culture at the valley station of the Tegelbergbahn. Hiking friends with some condition should not miss this hiking tour on their holiday in the Allgäuer Königswinkel.