The bird trail on the Alatsee

Around the mysterious Alatsee, which lies west of Füssen in the Faulenbach valley, a bird adventure trail has recently introduced native bird species. This makes a trip to this picturesque water, which is located in the middle of a picture book landscape, even more worthwhile – even for families with children.

The Alatsee is surrounded by forests and the magnificent Allgäu mountains at the upper end of the Faulenbach valley, very close to the Austrian border. Around the waters, which became known as the scene of a Bruchinger crime, numerous myths and legends rank. A Celtic place of worship in the vicinity could be proven, while the ghosts and mythical creatures, which are supposed to live on the shore, as well as the gold treasure from the time of National Socialism on the seabed are probably more to be assigned to the realm of legends. A peculiarity of the Alat Sea, which certainly strengthens its mystical aura, is a rare layer of purple sulfur bacteria in 15 Metre depth, whose origin has not yet been fully explored and which gives the water a red glimmer in special lighting conditions. The water owes this circumstance the nickname “bleeding lake”. Actually, the Alatsee is just a beautiful mountain lake, which inspires nature lovers, walkers and bathers. Around the lake there has recently been an interesting bird trail that introduces native animal species. If you want to make a trip to the lake, drive from Füssen in the direction of Weißensee and turn left behind the motorway bridge into the Saloberstraße. This leads to the hiking car park on the Alatsee.

From the parking lot it is easy to go in a western direction close to the shore around the Alatsee. The idyllic landscape and the magnificent views of the Allgäu mountains in the background make the excursion immediately a pleasure. On the way, the walkers pass ten showcases, in which are faithful models of birds made of clay. The associated infotexts convey all kinds of interesting facts about the different species such as the green woodpecker and the juniper thrush. With the help of a TING pen, which can be borrowed free of charge from the tourist information in Füssen and Weißensee, you can even listen to the bird voices at the showcases. Certainly Great fun, especially for kids! Around the Alatsee there are several resting benches that invite you to really enjoy nature here and just switch off something. The bird trail has a length of 1,5 kilometers and can be handled accordingly quickly and effortlessly.

To extend the excursion to the Alatsee a bit, a detour to the cozy mountain hut Salober-Alm, to which leads from the shore a wide driveway, which can also be walked with prams. Ascension takes about 40 Minutes, then you reach the hut, from whose magnificent sun terrace offers a fantastic view of the vast pre-Alpine country. The trippers are spoiled here with hearty bread times as well as various Allgäuer and Tyrolean treats, before it goes back to the valley. The Salober Alm is open daily during the warm months, except on Mondays.

A dreamlike natural idyll, the interesting bird trail and culinary delights in an Allgäu mountain hut – a trip to the Alatsee along with a detour to the Salober Alm promises a wonderful holiday with varied impressions.