View of the Forggensee – View of Neuschwanstein Castle loop from Weizern-Hopferau

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View of the Forggensee – View of Neuschwanstein Castle loop from Weizern-Hopferau

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View of the Forggensee – View of Neuschwanstein Castle loop from Weizern-Hopferau

03:39

56.3km

580m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 44.0 km for 78 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 6:00 AM-10:00 AM (otherwise dismount required)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.99 km

View of the Faulensee

Highlight • Lake

The Riedener Faulensee is a very idyllic moor pond that is particularly worth a visit because of the beautiful, almost untouched nature in the area. It is surrounded by lots …

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9.70 km

Aussichtspilz Rieden

Viewpoint

12.6 km

View of the Forggensee

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Beautiful view over the lake when circumnavigating the lake

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18.7 km

Viewpoint

36.5 km

View of Neuschwanstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

life is live - always a feast for the eyes

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38.1 km

View of Neuschwanstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Best-known postcard motif in Germany? At least close! It can be crowded here, but a visit to the extravagant and beautiful castle definitely pays off.

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42.2 km

The Lech River in the Allgäu

Highlight • River

A few benches are missing

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43.1 km

Lech Falls and the Bust of King Maximilian II

Highlight • Waterfall

Should look gigantic, especially during floods. Immediately afterwards the river flows through a narrow gorge. You can see everything from the pedestrian bridge.

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44.1 km

Old Town of Füssen

Highlight • Settlement

Fussen has a beautiful historic old town. A walk through the narrow streets and along the city wall is a nice experience. Also, a visit to the monastery of St. …

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51.8 km

View of Hopfen am See

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Hopfensee circular route uninteresting for cyclists, at least on nice weekends, far too many hikers and dogs on the way.

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56.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

20.3 km

9.13 km

3.60 km

307 m

256 m

171 m

Surfaces

34.1 km

16.3 km

3.26 km

2.50 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (770 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

11°C

7°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

April 6, 2024,Halblech zig Seenrunde: Bannwaldsee Alpsee Schwansee Alatsee Weissensee Hopfensee Faulsee Forggensee

11 min video; Soundtrack Nightwish: Song of Myself, Last Ride. The round takes ~5.5 hours in total - there's just too much to see.

5 stars 🤩 Top round from Halblech. Can also be done with a normal bike.
One highlight follows the next and countless lakes.
The Lechuferweg in Füssen is currently closed (April 6th). It's very difficult …

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May 31, 2023,Hopferau-Hopfensee-Schwangau-Pinswang (A)-Lechfall

Today, with ideal outside temperatures for biking, a lake-castle-waterfall tour was the order of the day. From Hopferau we went to the Hopfensee, via Riedern to the Forggensee and on to the barrage 1 of the power plant, near the municipality of Roßhaupten.
Along the Halblech to the village of Halblech and from there on to the Bannwaldsee past the …

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