Panoramic walk to the castle ruins Hohenfreyberg and Eisenberg

The one presented here is ca. 15,5 Kilometer-long panoramic hike leads from Füssen-Weißensee to the castle ruins Hohenfreyberg and Eisenberg, which form an imposing castle group in the southern Allgäu and are among the most interesting attractions in the area. Magnificent views of the Füssener Land and the magnificent Allgäu mountains are of course included in this charming tour.

On this great hike to the castle ruins Hohenfreyberg and Eisenberg, immerse yourself in the exciting world of the Middle Ages and look forward to unforgettable views over the pre-Alpine country and the Alpine chain. The approx. 15,5 For the most part, the kilometer-long tour runs on an easy-to-walk route, but requires a bit of condition due to its length. Start and finish point of the hike, for which about five hours must be planned, is the outdoor pool on Lake Weißensee.

You start at the outdoor pool in Füssen-Weißensee, cross the federal road and first go to Wörth. There you follow a dirt road to Vorderegg and on to Wiedmar. At the northwest end of the village Wiedmar, you will embark on the Thaler Weg, which will lead you through Unter- and Oberdeusch and Holz to Zell. Here you pass the parish church of St. Moritz and arrive at the end of the village to the climb that leads up to the castle ruins Hohenfreyberg and Eisenberg. In the case of 1418 The Hohenfreyberg Castle is an impressive summit castle, which is one of the last great new castles of the Middle Ages. Directly opposite is the about a hundred years rather built high medieval castle Eisenberg, which has been renovated as well as the neighboring castle Ende around the turn of the millennium. Both castles were deliberately set on fire by the Tyrolean state government towards the end of the Thirty Years' War, in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of an advancing enemy army intact. Ultimately, the destruction turned out to be pointless, as this army changed the direction of the march and did not reach the area at all.

The castle ruins Hohenfreyberg and Eisenberg are today among the most interesting sights of the Allgäu and provide an exciting insight into the Middle Ages. During the renovation measures, observation platforms were built on both castle ruins, from which a fantastic view of the Allgäu and Tyrolean mountains offers itself. After visiting the ruins you can stop in the underlying Schlossbergalm and fortify yourself with coffee and cake, or a warm Allgäu delicacy for the further way. At the children's playground of the Alm starts a hiking trail, which you follow to Eisenberg for Tourist Information. Turn right towards the cell. and change shortly afterwards on the cycling and hiking trail that leads to Eisenberg. They pass a beehive, wander under a barn driveway and keep sharply to the right towards the cell and the lower soldiers. Then follow the turn to Unterdolden and in the village keep to the right and continue on to Oberreuthen. Via Urbental and Hubmannsegg you will finally return to the starting point.

Most of the time you are on this beautiful hike on quiet local roads that run through the magnificent Allgäuer Voralpenlandschaft. Lots of nature enjoyment, the two exciting castle ruins and the fantastic views of the mountains make this tour for Allgäu holidaymakers with a healthy condition a really great excursion that offers a lot of fun.