Stage from Füssen to Hohenschwangau

The 11,7 km long stage from Füssen to Hohenschwangau to the Tegelberg is one of the absolute highlights of the completely new long-distance hiking trail "Wandertrilogy Allgäu". On this stage, the hikers expect numerous sights on the roadside, such as the Königsschlosss Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, and breathtaking views over the pre-Alpine country. However, the hike is considered demanding and requires a good condition and safety.

The Allgäu hiking trilogy is a new, unique long-distance hiking trail network that covers over 870 km and leads in three altitudes through the entire Allgäu. The special thing about it is the possibility that the hikers can flexibly put together their individual hiking route, according to their condition and preferences. In the travel trilogy, the Allgäu is divided into different experience spaces, in which portal, stage and theme locations tell characteristic stories about the respective region. The area around Füssen belongs to the experience space “Schlosspark”, where the story of the Bavarian kings is told, who settled here in the middle of a dream landscape and built their world-famous castles. The stage from Füssen to Hohenschwangau leads to all the sightseeing highlights of the “Schlosspark” and inspires with unforgettable panoramic views to melt down. The starting point of the stage considered demanding is the Füssener Tourist Information. The journey to Füssen is via the A7 Or the federal roads B310, B16 and B17. Parking facilities are in the immediate vicinity of the tourist information in the paid car park P5 “City/Savings Bank”. From the destination of the tour, the Tegelberg in Schwangau, the hikers arrive with the bus lines 73 and 78 Back to Füssen. This stage is particularly attractive in autumn, when the foliage coloration has started and the Allgäuer pre-Alpine landscape sprays a magical Indian Summer flair.

In the case of 11,7 Km long stage from Füssen to Tegelberg in Hohenschwangau, the hikers follow in the footsteps of the Bavarian kings who created this dream landscape in the 19. They chose the century as their home. From the Tourist Information they go via the Augsburger Straße into the Reichenstraße, the pedestrian zone of Füssen. Along the winding alleys in the historic old town of Füssen you can discover numerous interesting old buildings that testify to the long tradition of the city on the Lech. After the hikers have passed the city fountain, they hold on the left and walk down the Lechhalde. Afterwards we will cross the Theresien Bridge to the Tyrolean road and the church “Zu Unser Liebe Frau”, where the ascent to the Calvary begins. The Mount of Calvary in Füssen combines art, nature and religion in a special way. Along the way, there are artfully designed station chapels that recall the suffering of Jesus Christ. Fairytale King Ludwig II. used to travel frequently on Calvary, most recently during the Good Friday Procession in the year of his death 1886. From the summit of the Calvary Mountain you can enjoy beautiful views over the picturesque pre-Alpine country.

On the descent on the opposite side, the hikers follow the route description "Three Schlossweg" to Schwansee to Schwangau. This idyllic lake, which is a popular bathing destination, once belonged to the Hohenschwangau Palace Park and is now part of a landscape reserve. At the eastern end of the lake, the fishermen's walk leads uphill in Serpentines. Here the hikers continue on the left to reach Fürstenstraße, on which they turn left again to come to Hohenschwangau. After passing the Museum of the Bavarian Kings, which shows a lot of sights around the Bavarian kings and their castles within a luxurious ambience, they reach the Driveway leading to the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle. However, the hikers follow the driveway only to the next turn, where they turn right and go over a narrow path to the viewpoint “Jugend” and the Marienbrücke. On the Marienbrücke there are beautiful views of Neuschwanstein Castle and the Pöllat gorge.

The hike has been very comfortable so far, now follows with the ascent to the mountain station of the Tegelbergbahn the challenging part. For this, the hiking friends are here on relatively quiet paths in the middle of a fascinating mountain landscape. Magnificent views over the Königswinkel with its castles, mountains and lakes as well as a pleasant high air make the hiking tour a pleasure for all senses. The Tegelberg is a striking mountain massif whose highest point is the 1881 meter high Brander oven. At Tegelberg, numerous sports and leisure activities are possible throughout the year. In the cold months, winter sports enthusiasts are busy here and the rest of the year hikers, nature lovers and recreation seekers are on the Tegelberg. At the base station there are also some entertainment attractions for families, such as a 760 Metre long summer toboggan run. Next to the mountain station 1720 Altitude meters are a panoramic inn and the Tegelberghaus, an economy that is the former royal Bavarian hunting house of Maximilian II. The Tegelbergbahn takes the hikers to the valley station, from where they can get back to Füssen by bus.

The stage from Füssen to Hohenschwangau inspires with sightseeing highlights and unforgettable panoramic views over the vast pre-Alpine region. This stage is one of the most beautiful of the Allgäu hiking trilogy and experienced mountain hikers should not miss it on an Allgäu holiday.