Hiking Tour: “Saloberkamm – on the King’s Tracks”

The hiking tour “Saloberkamm – on the King’s Tracks” describes an approx. 10 Kilometers long mountain ridge hike, which is considered relatively easy and offers beautiful views of magnificent mountains and the picturesque pre-Alpine country. In between, this tour leads to the castle ruin Falkenstein, the fairy tale king Ludwig II. shortly before his death, to make her a magnificent castle in the style of Neuschwanstein.

To hike in the charming Allgäu mountain world, you do not have to be a skilled mountaineer. The hike on the Saloberkamm, which forms the first row of the Allgäu Alps, requires only a healthy condition and is also suitable for sporting families with older children. Magnificent views of magnificent mountains and the vast pre-Alpine country are at this ca. 10 Kilometers of tour included. On the way, you will get to know Germany’s highest castle ruins on the Falkenstein, which is one of the top attractions of the Allgäu due to its special location. In addition, you will pass by the dreamlike Salober-Alm, which pampers its guests with homemade treats on a magnificent sun terrace. The best hiking pleasure is on this tour, for which about 4 Hours should be planned, so guaranteed. Start and finish point is the parking lot of the Breitenbergbahn in Pfronten-Steinach. From Füssen you can get there in a few minutes by car.

At the starting point, you simply orient yourself on the hiking signs to the Zirmgrat in order to climb the Falkenstein on a walkable path. Shortly before the ruins of the castle you pass the beautiful Mariengrotte. In a niche between the mighty rock walls, there are larger-than-life figures of Our Lady and St. Bernadette, who produced a Pfronten sculptor. On the way to the summit, you can also enjoy the fantastic views of the impressive neighbouring mountains, such as Aggenstein and Brentenjoch. The castle Falkenstein was 1280 erected on behalf of the Tyrolean Count Meinhard II, who sent with her an unmistakable threatening gesture to the Bavarian dukes, with whom he competed at that time for the Staufererbe. It is a relatively small castle, of which about eight meters high wall remains have been preserved. However, due to its exposed location and a dream view of the viewing platform in the interior of the castle during renovation measures, the castle is one of the most attractive attractions in the region. The extraordinary location also moved the fairy tale king Ludwig II to the ruins 1883 to purchase. In their place, he wanted to build a fairytale castle in the style of Neuschwanstein Castle. Through his unforeseen death 1886 However, these plans did not materialise.

After visiting the castle ruins, it is best to follow the paved road to descend into the saddle in front of the one head. Here begins the signposted path to the Salober Alm, which on 1150 Metre of altitude above Lake Alats. The cottage surrounded by green meadows and mountainside forests pampers its guests daily, except on Mondays, with homemade Allgäuer treats that can be enjoyed in the room or on the magnificent sun terrace. During rest periods, thirsty walkers on the terrace can provide themselves with chilled drinks from a vending machine. After the hut entrance, follow the hiking trail towards Vils and later follow the signs “Zirmenweg – Mariengrotte” to return to the starting point.

Magnificent landscape impressions and views in the Allgäu mountain world, the highest castle ruin in Germany and one of the most charming huts in the Allgäu – the hiking tour “Saloberkamm – auf des Königs Spuren” guarantees a truly unforgettable holiday trip.