Cross-country skiing around Füssen

Füssen im Allgäu is recommended by the ADAC as a top region for cross-country skiers. A trail network of approx. 300 Kilometers and for every demand leads through the magical winter landscape around the city on the Lech. Cross-country skiing on the trails around Füssen in the Allgäu offers fantastic winter experiences and leaves nothing to be desired for fans of this beautiful sport.

Cross-country skiing offers an unforgettable experience in the wild. The Nordic winter sport gently uses almost all muscle groups, improves the condition and simply does really well. The sport is easily learnable by everyone; in cross-country courses, which are regularly offered in and around feet, teach a competent trainer everything important about cross-country skiing. By the way, an expensive equipment is not necessary; because you can also borrow it inexpensively. Then nothing stands in the way of a dreamlike winter pleasure on the varied cross-country skiing trails around Füssen. Whether flat trails, domed trails or high-altitude trails with grandiose Views of the surrounding mountains – in Füssen you are offered a lot of variety. In addition, the trail network in Füssen has direct connection to other cross-country skiing areas, such as the charming Tannheimer Tal.

Below we introduce you to some trails around Füssen in more detail:

Neuschwanstein-Loipe

It snowed about 2 Kilometer-long floodlight trail is an absolute highlight for cross-country skiers. It belongs to the winter sports arena on the Tegelberg in Schwangau and leads directly below the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle. This magnificent building of the former Bavarian King Ludwig II. attracts more than one million visitors every year and reminds of an imposing medieval castle from the outside. Snow-proof skiing by day and night as well as pure romance and winter idylls are guaranteed on this unique trail.

Alpine level

This special trail also guarantees unique winter experiences. It is located on the Buchenberg. The well-prepared high-altitude trail leads through a magical winter landscape and enables grandiose views of the snow-capped peaks of the area and the Allgäuer Königswinkel with its castles, mountains and lakes. Here cross-country skiing becomes an absolute winter enjoyment.

Trails in feet

Ideal for beginners is the small hop lake trail, which has a length of about 4 It has km. It runs in the form of a circuit north of the Galgenbichl from the municipal indoor pool. Twice as long is the large Hop Lake Trail, which runs from the same starting point to the Schorenhof and allows connection to various other trail networks. A beautiful illuminated circuit can be found in Füssen at the sports facility Weidach. It has a length of 500 meters and is also ideal for beginners. There is also a delightful circuit that starts at Cafe Zanghellini and leads back to the starting point along the Mitter and Obersee.

Trails in hops on the lake

In hops on the lake expect three more challenging routes, which are recommended only to advanced cross-country skiers. The first 5 km long trail runs from the campsite Hopfensee in the direction of Heidelsbuch and along the Eschacher Weihers back to the starting point. The second trail starts at Haus Hopfensee and runs in 8 kilometers around the Koppenalm to the starting point. The third trail leads in a circuit from the parking lot “Vilser” around the Rohrweiher.

Trails in Schwangau

In addition to the already introduced Neuschwanstein-Loipe, some other beautiful trails await cross-country skiers. The small Tegelberg round has a length of 4 Kilometers and starts from the car park at the Pöllat Bridge. It is very suitable for beginners. Ideal for the more advanced is the large Tegelberg round, which is twice as long, but also starts from the car park at the Pöllat Bridge. In the middle of the idyllic Schwanseepark starts the Schwansee trail, which has a length of 3 km has, is well suited for beginners and allows beautiful winter impressions.

Trails in Weißensee

Here you can expect three attractive trails, but only experienced cross-country skiers are recommended. The first two circuits with a length of 4 FIG. 8 Kilometers have their starting points in Wiedmar and Thal. The third track has a length of 7 kilometers and connects the cross-country network of Weißensee with that of Füssen.

The beautiful city of Füssen is a dream territory for winter sports enthusiasts and especially for cross-country skiers. Here cross-country skiing is offered for every requirement; A large selection of easy or sporty tracks are available. In Füssen you are in the middle of a magical winter landscape with snow-capped magnificent mountains, wide white areas and frozen, picturesque waters on the way. On the roadside you can expect many sights such as the magnificent Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles. After cross-country skiing, rustic mountain huts invite you to stop and strengthen with delicious Allgäuer specialties. Just come to Füsse and Spend a wonderful winter holiday here, where nothing is missing. Cross-country skiing is a soothing activity in which, in addition to beautiful nature experiences, you also actively do something good for your health.