From Wankerfleck through Lobental to Maple Peak

The mountain tour presented here from the Wankerfleck through the Lobental to the Maple Peak leads experienced hikers to some of the most beautiful places of the Prealps. Varied nature impressions within a picture book landscape and breathtaking views of the wide Allgäu make the tour an absolute hiking highlight.

The hike from the Wankerfleck through the Lobental to the Maple Peak requires condition and safety, but is also one of the most attractive tours that can be undertaken around romantic footing. The journey to the starting point takes place from Füssen via Schwangau and Buching towards Trauchgau. Behind Buching it goes right in the direction of Halblech, where at Bruckschmid on the left side there is a large hiking car park. From here, the so-called Kenzenbus takes the hikers to the Wankerfleck, a valley floor in the nature reserve Ammergauer Alpen, which can only be reached via forest roads, which are closed to normal traffic.

Extensive lush green meadows, surrounded by dense forests and with the magnificent Allgäu mountains in the background – the beautiful wanker spot is counted in travel guides like to the picturesque places in the pre-Alps. In the middle of this postcard idylle stands a small chapel, which was built in honor of unfortunate mountaineers. The hikers follow the signpost “Lobental / Tegelberg” and enjoy within this dream landscape magnificent nature impressions and unforgettable views of the Allgäu mountains such as the striking Geiselstein. The tour will lead to 1120 Meters of Bockstallsee past into the picturesque Lobental and further towards Branderfleck. After the hikers have crossed the Lobentalbach on a bridge, they follow the forest road, which from now on runs crisply uphill.

At some point, the forest road passes into an alpine climb, which, however, is not too steep and can be handled without racketeering. Looking back into the Lobental offers a breathtaking view of the Schönleitschrofen, the Gumpenkarspitze and the top of the Geiselstein. Through a fascinating mountain landscape it goes, partly in the shadow of rock walls, towards the Branderschrofen. After a last little effort, the so-called brandy spot is reached, from which a climb leads to the maple tip. The summit of the 1784 Climbing a meter high mountain is then necessary in places light climbing, for this there is a view to kneeling at the destination, which makes any effort forget. It is worthwhile to linger a bit here, maybe enjoy a little bread time and enjoy the breathtaking views.

After the descent, the hikers have the opportunity to continue from the Branderfleck to the Tegelberg. There, at the mountain station, they can stop in a panoramic restaurant and then be brought back to the valley by the Tegelbergbahn. Alternatively, it is possible to march from Branderfleck on the Ahornreitweg downhill to Bleckenau. The former royal hunting house of Ludwig II. Today it is one of the most popular huts in the region. The hikers are spoiled here with delicious Allgäu delicacies before they board a hiking bus that brings them back to the valley.

Various beautiful landscape impressions and breathtaking views of the vast pre-Alpine country make the tour from Lobental to Maple Peak a feast for the senses. Experienced mountain hikers who really want to experience something during their holiday in Füssen get their money's worth here.