The stage from Füssen to Hochschwangau, which is part of the König-Ludwig-Weg, a long-distance hiking trail approx. Along the approximately 6 kilometer long route you can get to know the region's most famous sights, which of course also include the royal castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau.
Allgäu holidaymakers in Füssen-Weißensee can look forward to lots of beautiful impressions on the tour from Füssen to Hohenschwangau presented here. The approximately 6 kilometer long hike is a stage of the 1977 -founded King Ludwig Trail, which was named after Ludwig II and leads past places that the fairytale king particularly loved. The culmination of the hike is a visit to the royal castles Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein, for which tickets are available at the ticket center Hohenschwangau. The starting point of the tour, which is simple and lasts around two hours, is the Tourist Information in the Füssen city center.
Historic town houses with colorful facades, medieval churches, small shops and cozy cafés line up along the narrow streets in the Füssen old town, which exudes a particularly romantic flair. Follow the signs for the König-Ludwig-Weg from the Tourist Information towards Lech. On the way, enjoy the views of the late Gothic High Castle, which sits on a hill above the old town and is the city's landmark. Below this magnificent building stands the former Benedictine monastery of St. Mang, which houses the Füssener city museum, which shows, among other things, the famous Füssener Danse Macabre by Jakob Hiebeler. You cross the Lech with its rushing turquoise water and hike to the Füssener Kalvarienberg, which is a way of the cross with several artistic station chapels along the way. For the climb you will be rewarded with a fantastic view of the old town and the vast foothills of the Alps from the viewing platform at the summit.
We then continue through the idyllic Allgäu mountain nature towards Schwansee. The soothing mountain air here and the omnipresent views of magnificent mountains make the tour a complete pleasure. After you have left the Schwansee, which is a popular bathing area in summer, you will reach Hohenschwangau, the village of royal castles. The two famous castles Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein are directly opposite each other and can of course also be viewed from the inside. Ludwig II spent large parts of his youth in Hohenschwangau Castle, whose interior furnishings from the Biedermeier period have been preserved unchanged. The rooms provide unique insights into the life of the monarch and his parents, King Maximilian II and Queen Marie. Neuschwanstein Castle then takes you into a world of exuberant wealth: the magnificently furnished halls are full of art treasures, golden decor and expensive furniture. Many image motifs refer to the world of legends and fairy tales, for which Ludwig II had a great fascination throughout his life. Around two million people from all over the world are amazed by the famous fairytale castle every year.
Combine hiking enjoyment with sightseeing in the wonderful Allgäu! On the tour from Füssen to Hohenschwangau you can get a taste of the King Ludwig path and get to know the region's most famous sights all at once. This hike is truly an unforgettable holiday experience!
