Hopfensee in Füssen

Around the beautiful city of Füssen in the Allgäu, a dreamlike landscape enchants all nature lovers. Here there are magnificent mountains, vast forests and meadows and numerous picturesque lakes with crystal clear water. One of these lakes is the idyllic hop lake. It is one of the warmest pre-Alpine lakes and a real leisure paradise for the entire family.

The hop lake is located north of Füssen, is approx. 2 kilometers long and has a circumference of approximately 7 kilometers. The result is the maximum 10 Meter deep lake in the Würm cold season through the Lechtal glacier. Today, Hop Lake is a popular tourist destination, as it offers numerous recreational and leisure opportunities. On its northeast shore is the spa town Hopfen am See, which is also called “Riviera des Allgäus”.

The sports and leisure opportunities on the hop lake are almost unlimited and leave nothing to be desired. The lake is particularly popular as a bathing paradise. From April to October, the hop pool is open on the lake and offers relaxation and fun for the whole family. On a beautiful lawn you can let the soul dangle and enjoy fantastic views over the surrounding landscape. A large swimming pier with bathing ladders and bathing islands leads into the lake, which invites you to swim and swim with its cool, clean water. The little ones can let off steam in the beach bath to their heart's content on the associated children's playground or in the sandbox. Who wants can also play beach volleyball, table tennis or mini golf here. The Strandbad Hopfen am See also offers change cabins, showers, lockers as well as a recliner and umbrella rental. A restaurant with a sun terrace attracts with ice cream, cool drinks and delicious food. Everything was thought of here to make the perfect bathing and leisure fun in summer possible.

The hops lake has of course much more to offer. How about a romantic boat trip? A boat rental provides pedal or rowing boats for this. So you can enjoy this magnificent lake and the landscape around up close. In addition, the hop lake offers the opportunity for sailing, surfing or kites. This lake is a real paradise for waterport friends. And also for anglers. The fishing season starts here as soon as the lake is freed from the ice and 1. May can also be fished from the boat. The hops lake is particularly known for good catches of pikes, carp and zander. The fishing season ends as soon as the lake freezes. Then, in the cold season, when the city of Füssen has become a paradise of snow and ice, the hop lake becomes a popular destination for a small winter trip. On the frozen waters you can skate wonderfully. The Allgäu cult sport ice stick shooting is also enjoyed here. Romantic winter hiking trails around the lake invite you to enjoy the magic of winter and the beautiful landscape with all your senses. Along the hop lake are also Horse sleigh rides are offered. Enjoy the magical snow landscape on such an excursion. Unforgettable impressions are guaranteed.

Of course, hikers and cyclists around the hop lake also get their money's worth. The hops lake round path can be managed in about one and a half hours and leads through a beautiful nature. Since the water is located in a landscape reserve, you can discover on such a walk, for example, many rare water birds, such as hooded divers or fish egrets, which nest in the reeds of the lake. Walking here is really a pleasure for the senses. A worthwhile hiking destination is the castle ruin hops, which stands above the lake. It is the oldest stone castle in the Allgäu and up to three meters high wall remains are still preserved. Its history extends to 11. century back. Nowadays, however, the castle ruins are popular mainly because of the magnificent views that can be enjoyed from it on the Ammergau Alps and the Tannheim mountains. So it makes sense to combine a trip to the hop lake with the exploration of this old stone castle.

Those who stay at the hop lake should also stroll over the waterfront of the village of the same name. Here – on the Riviera des Allgäus – you can enjoy fantastic views over the mountains of the Königswinkel and the castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Hopfen am See is a Kneipp and air resort with numerous health and wellness facilities.

The Hopfensee is a beautiful excursion destination that offers numerous best recreation and leisure opportunities. Nature lovers will love the landscape around the lake. If you stay in Füssen, do not miss a trip to the picturesque hop lake. Dreamlike impressions and experiences are guaranteed here.