The Brander Schrofen at Füssen

The 1880 Meter high Branderschrofen is located, not far from Füssen, near Schwangau in the Ammergau Alps. The Branderschrofen is the actual summit of the famous Tegelberg, which is a popular excursion destination in the Alllgäuer Königswinkel throughout the year. From the Branderschrofen you can enjoy fantastic views of the Ostallgäu with its castles, mountains and lakes.

The striking Tegelberg near Schwangau is a powerful mountain ridge and a mountain massif with numerous teeth and battlements that have their own name. This includes the Branderschrofen, which is the actual summit of the Tegelberg. The ascent to the Branderschrofen leads over the mountain station of the Tegelbergbahn and takes about half an hour. However, you need to be sure of stepping and dizziness, as some more demanding passages have to be overcome. On the Tegelberg you can be comfortably chauffeured by the Tegelbergbahn, which up to 500 Bring people per hour to the mountain. But of course you can also reach the mountain station on foot via several scenic routes. On many of them you walk in royal footsteps, because once the popular Bavarian fairy tale king Ludwig II. and his family here on the Tegelberg like and often on the road. At the mountain station of the Tegelbergbahn is the Tegelberg house, which used to be the royal hunting house of Maximilian II. In addition, at the level of 1720 Meters a panoramic inn that pampers its guests with Allgäu delicacies and offers great views of the Allgäuer Königswinkel. The Tegelberg is a popular excursion destination throughout the year, which allows for numerous leisure activities. You will find wonderful hiking trails, a summer toboggan run at the valley station, excellent opportunities for dragon and paraglider flying and optimal winter sports conditions during the cold season.

Below we introduce you to the probably most popular route for a mountain tour on the Branderschrofen. It leads over the family climbing route “Yellow Wall” and starts at the valley station of the Tegelbergbahn. There is a training and information building of the mountain sports center Tegelberg, where you can be instructed on the climbing. Then it goes on signposted paths up the mountain until you reach the family climbing piste “Yellow Wall”. This can be easily coped by beginners – and even families – but of course still requires dizziness. A touch of thrill is always present when climbing. Expect one During the visit, dreamlike views of the Bannwald and Forggensee. After climbing the climbing route, a hiking trail continues up the mountain, until the Tegelberghaus. There you have the opportunity to rest and enjoy delicious breadtimes and cottage dishes. Via the mountain station of the Tegelbergbahn, from which many dragon and paraglider pilots start in good weather, this mountain tour continues on a wide path to the Branderschrofen shoulder, from which you can enjoy unforgettable views over the Allgäuer Königswinkel. The last passage of the tour, which leads to the summit of the Branderschrofen, is then again a bit more demanding and partly with Wire ropes secured. Arriving at the top of the summit, you can expect a phenomenal all-round view of numerous mountain peaks and lakes of the region, the city of Füssen and the royal castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. After enjoying this great view sufficiently, the descent follows. This first runs on the same route, past the Tegelberghaus, up to the climbing route “Yellow Wall”. Instead of crossing the climbing path, you can now follow the hiking trail that takes you to the Marienbrücke. Dreamlike landscape impressions spoil the eyes during this hike. Soon, the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle is coming closer and closer and it offers a great Perspectives to photograph this magnificent building. The tour continues over the Marienbrücke, which leads over the beautiful Pöllat gorge. Now, of course, you also have the opportunity to visit the two castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. They are open to visitors daily and a guided visit takes a good half hour each. In particular, the Neuschwanstein Castle, which is reminiscent of a magnificent castle from the Middle Ages and is opulently furnished, which is visited every year by millions of people from all over the world, should be seen. This romantic dream castle is guaranteed to amaze you with its splendor and beauty transfer. The cozy residential palace Hohenschwangau, in the King Ludwig II. He spent much of his childhood and youth, but is hardly less worth seeing. Through the Pöllat gorge, where you can admire imposing waterfalls, you go back to the starting point of this beautiful mountain tour on the Branderschrofen. Overall, so back and forth you need for this tour about 6 hours. If you want to have it easier, go with the Tegelbergbahn. From the Tegelberghaus you can only get about 45 Minutes on the Branderschrofen.

Those who like mountain hiking and stay in the Füssen region should not miss a tour of the Tegelberg or the Branderschrofen. Here you can expect a phenomenal view over the beautiful Allgäuer Königswinkel, which you will never forget again.