Cross-country skiing: the big circuit in Weißensee

The ca. 8 Kilometer long circuit in Weißensee is a great cross-country trail that leads through the rural Füssen district and offers fantastic views of the snowy Allgäu mountains. Winter holidaymakers in Füssen can experience the original Bavarian landscape for a good hour while cross-country skiing on this trail and have a lot of fun.

Hundreds of kilometres of varied trails in the Allgäuer Königswinkel promise winter holidaymakers in Füssen the best cross-country skiing pleasure. A highlight in the region is the large round trail presented here, which leads through the Füssen district Weißensee and offers many beautiful winter impressions. The trail does not have too high a demand, but beginners who do not feel so safe on the ski boards should first complete the small circuit in Weißensee. Those who want to learn cross-country skiing first are in good hands in one of the courses that the Allgäuer ski schools regularly offer in winter. There you will find the right technique from an experienced Ski instructor taught. By the way, if you do not have your own cross-country skiing equipment, you can rent it cheaply at ski rentals in the region. Starting with the Nordic winter sport is worthwhile at almost any age, because it is, similar to the Nordic walking, not too exhausting, is a lot of fun and does body and soul well.

The starting point and destination of the approximately 8 Kilometer-long circuit in Weißensee is the small district of Wiedmar. Drive from Füssen towards Weißensee and follow the B310 Direction Pfronten to Wiedmar. You can park here on the street. The W2 Signposted trail is gauged and rolled, i.e. it is suitable for both classic cross-country skiing and skating technology. After you have got ready to start, you will walk for a good hour through the picturesque snow landscape in Füssen-Weißensee. On the way, there are magnificent views of snow-capped mountains such as the imposing Säuling – the landmark of the Füssen/Pfronten region – and the now frozen Weißensee. The trail runs along the hamlet of Thal and Zoll and is connected to the adjacent trail networks of Zell/Eisenberg and Pfronten. Enjoy the dreamlike Bavarian winter landscape and the many beautiful impressions along the route.

Weissensee is a rural district of the city of Füssen, which consists of 23 There are hamlets scattered between vast meadows and hills. The centre of the air resort is the eponymous Weißensee, which is a popular excursion destination in every season. In winter, the now frozen lake attracts skaters who turn their turns here in front of the fantastic mountain panorama. Supporters of the Bavarian sport of ice stick shooting also like to come together on the Weißensee. Tourists can have this fun sport taught by the Allgäuers. Numerous cleared paths run around the Weißensee, leading to attractive destinations in the region. A beautiful winter excursion consists, for example, of a winter hike to Salober-Alm with cozy hut entrance and subsequent sleigh ride on the adjacent natural toboggan run. It is also worthwhile to explore the wintry Füssen-Weißensee on a romantic horse sleigh ride.

Cross-country skiing is simply part of a successful winter holiday in Füssen. On the big circuit in Weißensee you can enjoy this great winter sport within the dreamlike Allgäu snow landscape and can look forward to unforgettable views of the fascinating Bavarian mountain world.