From Tegelberg to Ahornspitze

The easy and beautiful mountain hike from the Tegelberg to the Ahornspitze and via the Bleckenau back to the starting point promises Allgäu holidaymakers in romantic Füssen an all-round successful excursion into the dreamlike mountain landscape of the region. The tour delights with varied nature impressions in the Ammergebirge as well as wonderful views of the Voralpenland and the Königsschlosss Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau.

The charming mountain hike presented here leads on royal tracks from the mountain station on the Tegelberg over the Ahornspitze valley into the Bleckenau and then further past the Marienbrücke to the Tegelberg valley station. Great natural impressions in the nature reserve Ammergebirge, a soothing high air as well as wonderful views of the pre-Alpine country and the royal castles make the tour an unforgettable experience for holidaymakers in Füssen. The starting point of the approx. 11 km long hike, for which about five hours are planned, is the valley station on the Tegelberg, where parking is available. The hikers should put on solid mountain shoes and weather-related clothing, and take enough provisions with them. 

Tegelberg in Schwangau

First of all, the trippers can be comfortably climbed up from the gondola 1720 Bring altitude meters to the mountain station at Tegelberg. From here numerous charming paths lead deeper into the nature reserve Ammergebirge, which inspires with a varied flora and fauna. The hikers follow the signs in the direction of Bleckenau and Ahornsattel, and march on a wide hiking trail in the easy up and down to the crossroads at Branderfleck. The magnificent views of the Allgäu with its green meadows, numerous lakes and magnificent mountains make the tour immediately a pleasure. If you want to climb the maple tip, follow the narrow path at the crossroads and follow the signs. A little confidence and Climbing skills are needed for the 1780 m Climbing the maple peak, which also offers a fantastic view over the Ostallgäu.

The tour continues at the crossroads at Branderfleck towards Bleckenau. There the hikers lead the so-called Ahornreitweg, an interesting nature trail with numerous information boards on the roadside, which explain the special features of the landscape. The Ahornreitweg eventually passes into a tarred forest road, on which the hikers reach the Pöllattal, from which it is not far to the meadows of the Bleckenau. Here is a short detour to the Berggasthaus Bleckenau, the former hunting lodge of King Ludwig II, to enjoy a delicious bread time or warm Allgäu delicacies in a cozy atmosphere. Then we continue on Wildbach Pöllat along the direction of Neuschwanstein Castle, King Ludwig II. in 19. It was built in the style of an imposing medieval castle and furnished opulently. Soon the Marienbrücke comes into view, on which there are always numerous tourists and which offers a unique view of the fairytale castle. The tour continues downhill until a stairway on the left which leads into the Pöllat gorge.

Passing numerous small and larger waterfalls, the hikers cross the wild romantic Pöllat gorge within sight of the castles. Finally, they follow the guide to the valley station of the Tegelbergbahn, where this varied hike ends. A great hiking day in the Allgäu around Füssen is definitely guaranteed on this tour.