The climatic health resort Weißensee, which belongs to Füssen, impresses with its rural flair and offers the best conditions to feel good and relax. Here we present to you a leisurely hike that is ideal for getting to know Füssen-Weißensee, which consists of small districts, better.
The climatic health resort Weißensee, located in the beautiful foothills of the Alps between 800 and 1200 meters in altitude, extends over 14 square kilometers and is made up of 23 hamlets scattered between extensive meadows. The rural idyll of lonely places and farms, healthy air, attractive hiking trails and many great leisure opportunities make Weißensee the ideal holiday destination for a successful holiday or spa holiday. The center of the town is the Weißensee of the same name, which covers an area of 1,35 square kilometers and is a popular local recreation destination all year round. Nature lovers will find many idyllic places at Weißensee to unwind and on warm days it offers ideal conditions for swimming or water sports. There are numerous beautiful hiking trails around the lake that invite you to take tours within an intact natural landscape.
In the cold months, the area around Weißensee transforms into a fairytale winter wonderland that can be explored while walking on cleared paths or cross-country skiing within a 40 kilometer-long network of trails. In winter, the Weißensee itself is a popular meeting place for ice skaters, who do their laps in the face of the Allgäu mountains, and fans of the cult sport of curling.
To get to know Füssen-Weißensee, you can take the approximately 3,3 kilometer long hike presented here, which has no inclines and is very easy. It runs on low-traffic local roads and field paths and is also ideal for families with children and seniors. This tour, which takes about an hour, is particularly attractive in spring, when yellow dandelions bloom in the extensive meadows. On this short circular tour, you can look forward to varied impressions of nature, beautiful views of the Weißensee and the Allgäu mountains as well as soothing air that refreshes the senses and ensures a high level of relaxation.
At the Weißensee outdoor pool, go to the opposite side of the street to follow Wörther Straße up to Wörth, which is one of 23's small towns Weißensee. At the last house in Wörth, keep left, pass a small wayside shrine, and continue on a dirt path to Vorderegg. After you have left a farm behind you, you will soon come to Kreuzhaldenweg and turn left. This will take you to Vorderegger Weg, where you keep right until you reach the small street “Alte Steige”. Here you walk down to the left and at the transformer house turn left again to slowly return to the starting point.
To complete this round of getting to know each other, you can have a cozy picnic in one of the romantic spots at Weißensee, or simply unwind and enjoy nature. A pedal boat ride on the Weißensee is also nice, especially for couples and families. On hot days, a visit to the outdoor pool promises lots of fun and a pleasant way to cool off. At the Weißensee outdoor pool there is also a varied playground where the kids can let off steam to their heart's content.
