The beautiful Allgäu pre-Alpine landscape around Füssen-Weißensee transforms into a winter paradise in the cold months that offers the best conditions for cross-country skiing. There are hundreds of kilometers of varied cross-country trails here, including the approximately three-kilometer-long cross-country trail through Hopfen am See, which is part of Füssen and is ideal for beginners. Great views of the snow-capped Allgäuer mountains are omnipresent on this tour.
Cross-country skiing is without a doubt one of the most beautiful activities you can enjoy during a winter holiday in Weißensee. The Nordic winter sport is a lot of fun, suitable for almost all ages and is also good for your health. Similar to Nordic walking, cross-country skiing trains almost all of the important muscles gently and the cardiovascular system also enjoys exercise in the fresh air. If you would like to try cross-country skiing, you can rent the equipment cheaply from a ski rental shop around Weißensee. The best way to learn the right technique is to take one of the cross-country skiing courses that are regularly offered by the region's ski schools during the cold season. To consolidate the skills you have learned, you will find many suitable cross-country trails around Weißensee that run through picturesque snowy landscapes.
The approximately 3 kilometer long circular trail in Hopfen am See presented here is, for example, perfect for beginners as it is relatively short and does not have any significant gradients. Your starting and finishing point is the Hopfensee campsite, which is located east of the town entrance. There are sufficient parking spaces available here. After you have put on your skis, simply follow the trail marked “H1”, which is suitable for both classic cross-country skiing and skating technique. You walk towards Heidelsbuch and around the “beautiful beech tree” back to the starting point. On the way you can enjoy wonderful winter impressions and magnificent views of the snow-capped Allgäuer mountains. This is winter sports fun at its best!
The Kneipp and climatic health resort Hopfen am See, which belongs to Füssen, is worth a trip in winter anyway. There are opportunities for leisurely winter hikes with great views around the picturesque Hopfensee. You can ice skate wonderfully on the now frozen water and do your turns in front of the fantastic mountain panorama. Curling is also popular here. The locals will be happy to show you the secrets of this sport, which is similar to curling. If you like it romantic, you have the opportunity to take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the quiet snowy landscape of Hopfen. You shouldn't miss a walk along the waterfront promenade, which gives Hopfen its nickname “Riviera des Allgäus”. The view here over the lake of the entire Königswinkel mountains and the castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau is legendary. The backdrop is also ideal for successful holiday photos. After outdoor activities, the restaurants and cafés along the waterfront invite you to stop off. Here you will be treated to warm drinks and regional delicacies before returning to Weißensee.
It's definitely worth taking a trip to Hopfen am See during your winter holiday in Füssen-Weißensee. Whether for cross-country skiing or another activity – here you can experience the cold season at its best.
