A torchlight hike around Lake Hopfensee is an extraordinary holiday experience that promises lots of fun and interesting impressions. The leisurely hike is suitable for the whole family and leads through a beautiful Allgäu landscape, the splendor of which cannot be overlooked even in the dark in the evening.
Magical flickering torchlight that casts dancing shadows, the dark shapes of the Allgäuer mountains in the background and above you the sparkling stars reflected in the water - a torchlight hike around the Hopfensee has a very special charm and is an extraordinary holiday experience for young and old. The Hopfensee, surrounded by a wonderful landscape, covers an area of 1,94 square kilometers and is part of the municipality of the romantic city Füssen. It was created by the Lech Glacier during the Würme Ice Age, is one of the warmest Bavarian Alpine foothill lakes with a water temperature of 20 to 25 degrees and attracts recreational athletes and those seeking relaxation all year round. Its gently sloping banks and clean water make it particularly attractive for bathing enthusiasts. But sailing, surfing and other water sports are also very possible on the Hopfensee.
There is a boat rental shop on the shore where you can rent pedal boats and rowing boats to enjoy fantastic views of the mountains and the nearby royal castles from the water. The flat Hopfensee circular route invites hikers to take scenic strolls through the beautiful landscape, some of which are home to rare plants and water birds. In winter, ice skaters frolic on the frozen Hopfensee and do their turns in front of the snow-covered mountains. On the northeast bank of the water lies the Kneipp and climatic health resort Hopfen am See, which exudes a southern flair with its beautiful waterfront promenade and is also known as the Riviera of the Allgäus.
A torchlight hike around Lake Hopfensee lasts about three hours and takes place regularly on Wednesday evenings. It begins at the Tourist Information Center in Hopfen am See, where you can also inquire about the next dates. The torchlight hike is led by a tour guide and runs along the flat Hopfensee circular path, which is also suitable for children, seniors and less athletic people. Children under 14 Jahren take part in the hike free of charge, adults must pay a small fee. The tour guide gives all participants a torch before the start and tells them lots of interesting facts about the lake and the holiday region along the way.
The torchlight hike also leads directly along the lively waterfront promenade in Hopfen am See, which is lined with restaurants, cafés and the Hopfen lido. From here you have a magnificent panoramic view over the water to countless mountains and the fairytale castle Neuschwanstein. Of course, the visibility is not that good in the evening, but the waterfront promenade is enchanting with the glow of countless lights. Later, when the hikers march through meadows and forests around Lake Hopfensee, only the flickering torchlight illuminates the surroundings. It creates a romantic atmosphere and casts mysterious shadows on the landscape, which is particularly beautiful here at Hopfensee. Many varied impressions make this torchlight hike a special experience that you will remember fondly for a long time.
If you have the opportunity, you shouldn't miss a torchlight hike around Lake Hopfen during your Allgäu holiday. In the evening, under the warm light of the torches, the Hopfensee and the surrounding landscape exude a very special fascination that is hard to resist.
