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View of Hohenschwangau Castle – Neuschwanstein Castle loop from Neuschwanstein Castle

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View of Hohenschwangau Castle – Neuschwanstein Castle loop from Neuschwanstein Castle

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View of Hohenschwangau Castle – Neuschwanstein Castle loop from Neuschwanstein Castle

04:19

14.0km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Naturschutzgebiet Ammergebirge

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Bus stop

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702 m

Alpsee

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Swimming with a view of the royal palaces - a good cooling even in midsummer!

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1.26 km

View of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles from the Alpsee shore

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From the lower end of the lake you have a beautiful view of the two castles.
Dog owners should know that when going around the lake you have to walk over gratings, they cannot be bypassed.

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1.49 km

View of Alpsee and the Royal Castles

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A beautiful view over the lake.

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3.58 km

View of the Alpsee from Upper Winterzug Path

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Very nice view

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8.71 km

Bleckenau Mountain Inn (Former Royal Hunting Lodge)

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King Ludwig II's hunting lodge is located in a beautiful landscape behind the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein.

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12.0 km

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12.3 km

View of Alpsee and Hohenschwangau Castle

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On the way to Neuschwanstein Castle there are a few viewpoints from which you have a wonderful view of the valley.

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12.6 km

Neuschwanstein Castle

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The platform offers a good opportunity to view the castle up close. Very great!

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12.8 km

View of Forggensee

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Great view on the way to the castle

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.88 km

3.92 km

1.57 km

643 m

Surfaces

6.37 km

5.32 km

1.43 km

632 m

255 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,170 m)

Lowest point (810 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

8°C

2°C

46 %

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View of Hohenschwangau Castle – Neuschwanstein Castle loop from Neuschwanstein Castle

Alpsee

View of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles from the Alpsee shore

View of Alpsee and the Royal Castles

View of the Alpsee from Upper Winterzug Path

Bleckenau Mountain Inn (Former Royal Hunting Lodge)

View of Alpsee and Hohenschwangau Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle

View of Forggensee

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