Lake Alpsee – Old Town of Füssen loop from Rieden am Forggensee

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Lake Alpsee – Old Town of Füssen loop from Rieden am Forggensee

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Lake Alpsee – Old Town of Füssen loop from Rieden am Forggensee

01:57

29.8km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 22.6 km for 78 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 6:00 AM-10:00 AM (otherwise dismount required)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.96 km

View of the River Lech in Füssen

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Here you have a beautiful view of the Lech. The flows at this point directly on the way and shimmers in great turquoise. In the background the mountains rise. A great sight.

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10.7 km

View of Neuschwanstein Castle

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From here you can see both castles quite well.

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11.0 km

Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau Castle and Lake Alpsee

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Very crowded, but also wonderfully located and a must-do if you pass by with your road bike.

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11.0 km

Lake Alpsee

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Swimming here in the crystal clear water in summer and the view of the mountain panorama with the castles, what more could you ask for.

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12.8 km

View of the Alpsee

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From the Fürstenstraße you have an amazing view of the Alpsee. Sit down, take your time and enjoy.

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13.5 km

Schwangauer Gitter

Forest

14.9 km

View of Pinswangen

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One of many beautiful views on the way between Pinzgau and Hohenschwangau

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21.7 km

Lech Falls and the Bust of King Maximilian II

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Should look gigantic, especially during floods. Immediately afterwards the river flows through a narrow gorge. You can see everything from the pedestrian bridge.

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22.7 km

Old Town of Füssen

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Fussen has a beautiful historic old town. A walk through the narrow streets and along the city wall is a nice experience. Also, a visit to the monastery of St. …

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29.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

6.60 km

4.31 km

2.46 km

853 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

1.61 km

1.02 km

813 m

Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

22°C

10°C

14 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

September 22, 2021,Hopfensee - Hohenschwangau, Pinswang/A, Füssen

After crossing the border at the old barrier to Pinswang in Austria last June Corona was prohibited with a fine of several thousand euros, we drove this demanding, steep route today. Once at the top, we rested on our favorite bench on Fürstenweg and enjoyed the great view of Pinswang before we head back via Füssen.

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September 18, 2025,ein Schloss, ein See und ein bisschen Tirol

The weather has stabilized, and so we're out on the road in glorious sunshine. We approach Neuschwanstein Castle and can admire it in all its kitschy splendor, but decide not to cycle up to the castle. Instead, we pay a visit to Hohenschwangau Castle. Even without a ticket, you have access to the interior of the castle wall, including the …

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