Driving around feet

Of course, a successful winter holiday also includes sleigh driving. In and around Füssen in the Allgäu you will find the best conditions for sleigh driving and sledding. Whether on slopes in the local area or on charming natural toboggan tracks outside – in Füssen, young and old can have a lot of sleighs.

Sleigh riding and sledding in the face of magnificent, snowy mountains and the royal castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau – in the beautiful winter landscape of Füssen, sleigh riding is really fun. What could be better than racing down the mountain on a sled in a magical snow landscape? Adults and children can have a lot of fun. The city of Füssen offers numerous opportunities for this. The snow-capped slopes in the local area are ideal for sleigh rides in between, while the natural toboggan runs in the mountains allow fast and longer runs. The natural toboggan runs are usually found at rusty mountain huts, such as the Example of the Salober-Alm, the Buchenbergalm, the revolving hut or the Hündleskopfhütte. Very popular are winter hikes to one of these cozy mountain huts, with a subsequent stop there and finally a toboggan party back to the valley. Dreamlike experiences also promise a sleigh ride at night. This is also possible in and around feet. You have the choice between illuminated and unilluminated toboggan run. In the latter one drives equipped with a headlamp through the winter night. Ultimate sled fun promises the longest natural toboggan run of the Allgäu, which can be found not far from Füssen on the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang. It goes without saying that for sleigh riding and sledding around feet do not bring your own sleigh. You can rent these anywhere where there are also skis and snowboards. Of course, they are available in any size, both for children and adults. So there is nothing standing in the way of the Sled Gaudi. Below we make some nice suggestions for excursions in and around Füssen along with a great sleigh ride.

Excursion to the Salober Alm with subsequent sleigh ride

The Salober Alm is a popular and cozy mountain hut above the Alatssee near Füssen. From the parking lot on this legendary and beautiful water, a cleared winter hiking trail leads up to the hut. They are about to be reached. 40 Minutes. It offers a beautiful view of the snow-capped Tannheim mountains and the Allgäuer Alps, and has a rustic inn and a wonderful sun terrace. After the hike you can strengthen here with a hearty bread time, delicious cottage dishes and warm drinks. Subsequently, the natural toboggan run, located next to the hut, offers the opportunity to sleigh quickly back into the valley with the sleigh. This is an unforgettable experience for young and old alike and the conclusion of a successful winter excursion.

Excursion to Buchenberg Alm and Rodeln on the illuminated night trolley track

A very nice destination for a wonderful excursion and sleigh riding is the Buchenberg-Alm. It is located on the Buchenberg of the same name at a height of 1140 metres. A cleared winter hiking trail leads over the driveway up to this cozy mountain hut. More recommendable and comfortable is a trip with the double chairlift to the summit and to the hut. Here on Buchenberg you will also find a very nice family ski area with ideal slopes for beginners and advanced skiers. Even snowboarders can let off steam on the different slopes to their heart’s content. From the Buchenberg Alm you can enjoy beautiful views over the Allgäuer Königswinkel and its castles, mountains and lakes. In the huts you have the choice between many delicacies, such as home-baked seeds, pretzels and cakes as well as of course delicious cottage dishes such as Allgäuer Kässpatzen, Leberkäs with egg or Kaiserschmarrn. There is also the possibility to stay overnight in the hut. After a comfortable stop here, we go sleigh riding on the 2,5 Kilometers long toboggan winter track. The suitable sled could be borrowed in advance if necessary at the valley station of the Buchenbergbahn. A fast-paced toboggan party here is a great winter pleasure for young and old and concludes this excursion perfectly. Since the natural toboggan run is also illuminated, evening departures in the dark are also possible.

Excursion to the longest natural toboggan run of the Allgäu on Breitenberg

The Ultimate Sled Gaudi Promises 6,5 Kilometers long Ostlerforstweg. The Breitenbergbahn brings you up high between 1200 and 1600 Meters into the ski area Breitenberg-Hochalpe, which is considered the snow safest and largest ski area of the Ostallgäu. Beforehand, if necessary, you can borrow suitable sleds at the valley station of the Breitenbergbahn. The ski area on Breitenberg offers skiers around here 8 Kilometers of best slopes for every requirement as well as attractive trails that lead through a magical snow landscape around the Breitenberg. The fun park in Kesselmoos awaits snowboarders, which offers them many highlights and cool music. Before a sleigh ride on the longest natural toboggan run of the Allgäu, you can stop at the Breitenberg in cozy mountain huts, such as the “Berghaus Allgäu”. From there you can enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding mountains and can strengthen yourself with hearty treats. Then it is called Rodelgaudi on the Ostlerforstweg. During the 6,5 km long descent will have children and adults a lot of fun!

On the road with the horse sleigh

Horse sleigh rides through the snowy Allgäu in and around Füssen are not quite as fast as toboggan games from the mountain down, but they are very romantic and offer pure winter idylles. Beautiful destinations for a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the white winter wonderland in Füssen are the castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau as well as the game feeding between the Bannwaldsee and the Forggensee. During the game feeding, the whole family can 100 and 200 Observe wild deer living around every afternoon 15 The clock comes to the feeder. Here you will witness an impressive natural spectacle. Whether to the wildlife feed or to the castles – a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the winter feet guarantees dreamlike winter impressions and beautiful views of the snowy mountains around.

Summer sledding

Around Füssen you can not only enjoy sledgaudi in winter. The summer toboggan run on the Tegelberg in Schwangau enables sledding fun for the whole family even in the warmer months. It has a length of 760 meters and is located directly at the valley station of the Tegelbergbahn. Around the summer toboggan run a large adventure playground, a scooter track and other leisure offers for variety. The Tegelberg is always a worthwhile destination.

Around Füssen in the Allgäu, sleigh driving and sledding really leave nothing to be desired. Here you will find many opportunities for unforgettable sledgaudi, where the whole family gets their money's worth.