The small GEOBORDER

The small GEOgrenzGÄNGER is a family-friendly variant of the longer themed hiking trail of the same name, which leads through the Allgäu mountain world and conveys interesting facts about the extraordinary geology of the region on the basis of experience stations. Also in the approx. 5,6 km long small circular hike, which is suitable for children 6 Suitable for years, there is much to learn about the different rocks of the Allgäu Alps. In addition, the tour thrills with varied landscape impressions and great views of the pre-Alpine countryside.

The recently built GEOgrenzGÄNGER is an exciting geopath that offers natural enjoyment and teaches all kinds of interesting things about the geology of the Allgäuer and Tyrolean mountains. Whoever is around 16 km Not trusting the kilometer of the original hiking trail, can complete the small GEOgrenzGÄNGER, which also differs from children 6 He has been able to master years and also promises best hiking fun. Füssen holidaymakers are best able to board this interesting hiking trail at the forest experience centre Ziegelwies, which takes about two and a half hours and is well signposted.

In the interiors of the Forest Experience Center, which is one of the most popular excursion destinations in Füssen with its educational trails in the forest and the impressive treetop trail, an exhibition sets the hike and illustrates the geological highlights of the region on the basis of display boards and models. It is worthwhile to stop by here before you embark on the signposted themed trail, which first leads you towards Calvary. The Mount of Calvary is a crossroads with station chapels on the roadside that commemorate the Passion of Christ. Recommended is a small detour to the summit, which is considered one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the area and a dreamlike view Then there is the mountains and the mountains. The route of the geopath then leads you to an experience rest area on Hutlersberg, built especially for this themed path, where various play and sound elements made of stone provide entertainment and interesting impressions.

After a short break you hike further towards Schwansee and reach a way station a little later, which uses display boards to record the meteorite impact at Schloss Neuschwanstein in April. 2002 explained. You follow a bit of the Schwanseerundweg, enjoy the views of the picturesque water and arrive at the Schwanseeparkplatz, where another station explains what the “royal quarry” is. Now we continue through an idyllic forest to the next way station, from which you have a fantastic view of the fairytale castle Neuschwanstein, which is between 1869 and 1886 It was built on behalf of King Ludwig II. At the Schwangau lime kiln, you will learn how lime was burned in earlier times and have the opportunity to take a closer look at one of the many quarries for lime mining. Enjoy on the way also the soothing mountain air and the diverse beautiful nature impressions. In the so-called Erlisholz, a display board then illustrates the formation of a cave before it slowly returns to the starting point.

Families with children can stay in the forest experience center after the eventful hiking tour, watch various exhibitions here and dare the walk on the dizzyingly high treetop path. The small GEOgrenzGÄNGER promises in any case best hiking fun and interesting knowledge about the geological features of the Allgäu Alps. It is worthwhile to integrate this small circular walk into the holiday program.