Lake Hop Panorama Round

The Hop Lake Panorama Round is an easy and 21,5 km long bicycle tour, which leads from Füssen to the so-called Riviera des Allgäus in Hopfen am See and further to the Forggensee. The cyclists drive here through a dreamlike beautiful pre-Alpine landscape and are spoiled with great views of the castles, mountains and lakes of the Allgäu. At the end of the tour there is the opportunity in summer to return with a ship on the Forggensee to the starting point of the tour.

Connoisseurs, families and e-bike riders can get to know the Kneipp and air resort Hopfen am See, which is often called the Riviera des Allgäus because of its almost southern flair in front of an overwhelming Alpine panorama. In the further course, the bike tour leads through the picturesque pre-Alpine landscape to the Forggensee, the largest lake in the Allgäu. On this two passenger ships run several times a day between June and October, which stop at several points on the shore and also transport bicycles. This leisurely cycling tour can be crowned with an unforgettable cruise on the Forggensee. the origin and destination of: The Hop Lake Panorama Round, for which about an hour and a half must be planned and which is also suitable for seniors and children, is the Tourist Information in Füssen. The journey to Füssen is via the motorway A7 Or the federal roads B16 and B17. In the immediate vicinity of the Tourist Information are paid parking in the car park P5 “City/Savings Bank”. Free parking is available in the parking lot P2 at the Federal Service Center for Ice Hockey. Those who travel by public transport come from the Füssen railway and bus station in around 5 Minutes walk to Tourist Information.

Through the romantic and historical old town of Füssen, cyclists travel on this easy tour towards the hop lake, which is considered one of the warmest pre-Alpine lakes and is a popular relaxation and excursion destination. Before the cyclists reach the Hop Lake circuit, they pass the traditional restaurant Wiesbauer, in whose shady beer garden they can enjoy refreshing drinks, a small bread time or coffee and cake. The Hop Lake Circuit leads, past green meadows and forests, along the picturesque waters, in which here and there in the reed area hooded divers, chickens and other water birds can be discovered. The view of the magnificent mountains of Allgäus and a soothing pre-Alpine air make this bicycle tour a pleasure for the senses. In Hopfen am See, a popular Kneipp and air resort with best relaxation conditions, it is advisable to stop and stroll along the dreamlike waterfront. From here you have a unique view over the lake to the Royal Castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau as well as the magnificent mountains. The sun-drenched promenade with cozy cafes and restaurants and the dream view contribute to the fact that hops on the lake are also called the Riviera des Allgäus.

Even more magnificent views and an interesting sight await the cyclists on a detour to the ruins of the Burg Hopfen, which towers high above the district on a hill. It is the oldest stone castle of the Allgäu. The structure of the high medieval castle complex, which first 11. cited in documents in the century, is clearly recognizable again today after renovation measures; Although only the remains of the wall have survived, the beautiful view of the Tannheimer and Ammergauer Alps is worth the detour. The Hopfensee Panorama Round leads over the Koppenkreuz and the small Faulensee further to Osterreinen to the shore of the Forggensee. The Forggensee is with its area of approx. 15 The largest lake in the Allgäu and also the largest reservoir in Germany. He became in the 50er-Jahren of the past century and serves the power generation, the flood regulation at the Lech after the beginning of the snowmelt and as a so-called head reservoir of the low water elevation for the hydropower plants in the area. In summer, when it reaches its full water level and integrates perfectly into the magnificent landscape, it is a trendy recreation and excursion destination that allows for numerous sports and leisure activities. On the paths along the shores are cyclists and hikers and on its water sailors, rowers and water skiers are active. On its shores there are several beautiful swimming spots, where cyclists on warm days a welcome It can cool down.

In Osterreinen, and in some other places on the shore, the passenger ships, which also carry bicycles, regularly stop several times a day on the lake. So the cyclists have the opportunity to transfer to one of the ships and experience an unforgettable tour on the Forggensee at the end of the tour. Shipping on the Forggensee is one of the most beautiful in Bavaria. Magnificent views of the mountains, the Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles and the old town of Füssen are guaranteed. The cruise is a crowning conclusion to an eventful and leisurely bicycle tour through the picturesque pre-Alpine country.