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View of Neuschwanstein Castle – View of Forggensee loop from Waltenhofen

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View of Neuschwanstein Castle – View of Forggensee loop from Waltenhofen

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View of Neuschwanstein Castle – View of Forggensee loop from Waltenhofen

04:56

16.9km

420m

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 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturschutzgebiet Ammergebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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950 m

Old town Schwangau

Highlight • Religious Site

Schwangau has an almost idyllic village center. Simply adorable.

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3.58 km

View of Neuschwanstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.22 km

Bleckenau

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The Bleckenau departs at 9:00 a.m. opposite the tourist information center in Hohenschwangau. There are hourly buses back from Bleckenau from 2:30 p.m.

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8.33 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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11.6 km

Viewpoint

11.9 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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12.4 km

View of Forggensee

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From the west side of the castle, you look out over the Alpine foothills to the Forggensee. In clear weather, the view extends far beyond the lake and the surrounding villages.

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13.0 km

View of Hohenschwangau Castle and Alpsee

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Behind the Marienbrücke (direction Bleckenau), after a few minutes' walk, you will reach quieter viewpoints with a wide panorama over Hohenschwangau Castle, the Alpsee and the pre-Alpine landscape.

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13.8 km

View of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles

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A hike to the Marienbrücke is worthwhile, you have a great view of the castles

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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.39 km

4.50 km

3.48 km

551 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

4.49 km

898 m

167 m

151 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

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View of Neuschwanstein Castle – View of Forggensee loop from Waltenhofen

Old town Schwangau

View of Neuschwanstein Castle

Bleckenau

Bleckenau Mountain Inn (Former Royal Hunting Lodge)

View of Alpsee and Hohenschwangau Castle

View of Forggensee

View of Hohenschwangau Castle and Alpsee

View of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles

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