Lechfall – South Shore of the Alpsee loop from Neuschwanstein Castle

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Lechfall – South Shore of the Alpsee loop from Neuschwanstein Castle

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Lechfall – South Shore of the Alpsee loop from Neuschwanstein Castle

03:48

12.8km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.07 km

Swan Lake (Schwansee) near Füssen

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At this point of the lake, there are two bathing jetties, which also offer particularly beautiful views of the lake shore and the surrounding mountains.

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4.65 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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5.99 km

Alpenrosenweg Hiking Trail

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Always pay attention to the ground!

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8.83 km

Alpsee Lakeside Trail

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Be sure to wear good hiking shoes. Not suitable for strollers

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9.77 km

View of the Alpsee, Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle

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Picturesque reflect the mountains in the deep blue water and on the other side of the lake you can see the castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau.

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9.90 km

Memorial to Josef Schwarz

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Nice little round, and the lake always to the side. The color is always beautiful to look at

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10.5 km

It is impressive when you can see the two castles from the lower end of the lake when the visibility is good.
Dog owners should remember that there are gratings at the lower end of the lake to overflow and they cannot be bypassed, so the dog should be able to or he must be carried.

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11.6 km

View of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles from the Alpsee shore

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From the lower end of the lake you have a beautiful view of the two castles.
Dog owners should know that when going around the lake you have to walk over gratings, they cannot be bypassed.

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.65 km

3.10 km

2.20 km

548 m

334 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.03 km

4.48 km

1.92 km

245 m

169 m

Elevation

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

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Comments

December 16, 2023,Kalvarienberg, Schwansee, Alpsee & Lechfall - Runde von Füssen

On the trail of @Joerg & @Sabina Szameitat 👍
The Alpsee circular route is sometimes a real adventure due to broken snow, washed out and flooded paths and a destroyed footbridge 😉

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September 20, 2022,Lechfall 🌊 Schwansee und Alpsee 🦢🏔🏰🏰

A hike around the Alpsee and the Schwansee was planned today, starting and finishing at the Lechfall. To make it a bit more challenging, the tour should go over Calvary.
What can I say: we were surprised what awaited us on the way there. Some small chapels with pictures of Jesus' crucifixion. 13 stations to the top of the mountain …

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September 14, 2023,Von Füssen zum Alpsee & zurück | theBackpacker.de

Can be done great even on cloudy days. The starting point is the old town of Füssen. From there we first go to the Kalvarienberg before going a little deeper and to the Schwansee. This is also where you see Hohenschwangau Castle for the first time.

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November 12, 2022,Seewanderung im Schatten der Königsschlösser 🚤🏰🌲🥾

A stone's throw away from the hectic tourist hustle and bustle of the royal castles, this hike takes us along wonderful, quiet mountain lakes to Calvary with its beautiful views. We enjoy the peaceful forest atmosphere and the wonderful views of the still water areas and the fairytale castles 🥰🏰

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August 1, 2022,Wanderung Füssen Kalvarienberg Schwansee Alpsee 01.08.2022 9€Ticket

Group hike of the DAV section Schwabmünchen with 18 participants with the 9€ ticket.
5 hikers have already boarded in Bobingen.
From the Füssen train station, we first went through the city, over the Lech to the east side and then up to the Calvary. From there down to the Schwansee, on to Hohenschwangau to the Bräustüberl and after refreshment …

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November 12, 2022,Seenwanderung im Schatten der Königsschlösser

A stone's throw away from the hectic tourism of the royal castles, this hike takes you along wonderful, quiet mountain lakes up to Calvary with its great views, through the high deciduous forest. We did this tour in mid-November and were able to enjoy the silence and a great view of the castles.

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June 16, 2022,Lechfall, Alpsee und Kalvarienberg

No mountain weather in Ostallgäu this morning, so a flat stage. The decision turned out to be spot on, as thunderstorms passed over it twice.

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May 25, 2025,Schwansee, Alpsee und Kalvarienberg

I'm so glad I didn't go to the overcrowded Kristalltherme spa, but instead, following the motto "you're not water-soluble," put on my hiking gear, armed with an umbrella, and set off, braving the constant rain!

It was such a wonderfully beautiful walk through Schwansee Park with its colorful flower meadows, wetlands, past Schwansee Lake, and up to Alpsee Lake. Circling …

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