The climatic health resort Füssen-Weißensee
Anyone who spends a few relaxing days in the picturesque climatic health resort Füssen-Weißensee should definitely get to know Forggensee, which is the largest Allgäu lake with an area of over 15 square kilometers. This works very well on the vitality tour presented here, which leads to the eastern shore of Lake Forggensee and can be combined with an unforgettable boat trip in summer.
The Forggensee is not only the largest lake in the Allgäu, but also the largest reservoir in Germany in terms of area. It only reaches its full water level from spring to autumn and then it is a popular local recreation destination that invites you to take part in numerous sports and leisure activities. The water offers the best conditions for bathing enthusiasts on warm days, as well as water sports enthusiasts, who can go sailing, surfing or water skiing here. The shore circular path is very popular all year round with cyclists and hikers who expect the best enjoyment of nature and wonderful views over the water to the Allgäu mountains on their tours on Lake Forggensee. The boat tours on Lake Forggensee, which are offered from the beginning of June to mid-October, are very popular and are now almost as much a part of a Allgäu holiday as a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle. The approx. The hiking tour lasts about two hours and is easy, making it ideal for families and seniors. The starting point is the Füssener Tourist Information at Kaiser-Maximilian-Platz.
You start the leisurely hike at the Tourist Information and from here first walk down Sebastianstrasse before turning left into Hochstiftstrasse. Now you immediately turn right again onto a hiking trail where you follow the signs for the Romantic Road to reach the banks of the Lech. You cross the wild river with its fascinating turquoise water and now follow the signs for the Lechhöhenweg. After a short time you will reach the east bank of Lake Forggensee, along which you walk to the boat dock in Brunnen. On the way there are great views over the water to the Allgäu mountains and the royal castles that stand in an idyllic mountain setting at the gates of Füssen. You can return to the starting point either on foot along the same route or by boat during the summer months.
You can also reach Forggensee by simply turning left behind the Lech Bridge and following the river to the lake. Then follow the signs for the Lechhöhenweg and you will reach the east bank and later the boat dock in Brunnen. In summer it is really recommended to complete the tour with a boat trip. This tour is one of the most popular in Bavaria and offers unforgettable holiday impressions. Your physical well-being is well taken care of along the way thanks to coffee and cake, snacks, ice cream and soft drinks. The ship then stops at the Füssen festival hall, from where you can easily walk back to the starting point.
The relaxed hike from Füssen to the eastern shore of Lake Forggensee is characterized by a high level of relaxation and is a lot of fun. This tour is ideal for anyone who wants to move within the beautiful Allgäu landscape without being exposed to much effort.
