The Königsweg (King's Path) – alpine hike to Besler from Obermaiselstein

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The Königsweg (King's Path) – alpine hike to Besler from Obermaiselstein

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The Königsweg (King's Path) – alpine hike to Besler from Obermaiselstein

06:32

16.9km

910m

Hiking

On the Königsweg, you hike from Obermaiselstein around the distinctive Besler and discover a geological peculiarity in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park. Unlike many surrounding mountains, the Besler is made of Schrattenkalk, which forms bizarre ridges and rock formations. It starts at the Haus des Gastes, from where you ascend towards…

Last updated: September 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.28 km for 37 m

After 6.66 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.44 km

Besler Summit

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Beautiful summit cross on a large rocky plateau with a magnificent panoramic view.

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8.31 km

View of the Allgäu Alps from Beslerkopf

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With the Beslerkopf behind you, you have a wonderful view of the valley and the surrounding mountains.

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9.32 km

Alpe Schönberg

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One of many alpine huts where enjoyment is not neglected. Good starting point for climbing the Besler. Info: alpen-allgaeu.de/schoenberg-alpe.

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16.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.39 km

5.04 km

2.94 km

1.81 km

663 m

Surfaces

8.43 km

4.38 km

2.86 km

742 m

325 m

115 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

11°C

4°C

40 %

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Comments

June 13, 2023,von Bolsterlang zum Besler ⛰️💪

What initially read as a small round turned out to be a full-fledged, strenuous hike. 🥵🤪 The Besler consists of karst rock similar to the Ifen and the Gottesacker plateau. It actually has 3 peaks, with the main peak being the most impressive. Magnificent panoramic view of the Allgäu main ridge. Very impressive!
You can also shorten the tour and …

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August 14, 2023,Königsweg ab Obermaiselstein

absolute highlight of my holiday, not overcrowded and even without getting to the Besler summit (I'm not afraid of heights), the view from the ridge above and from the Gund-Alpe was simply terrific! I was the only guest on the alp, a dream.

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August 3, 2023,Suche nach der Prinzessin

Is the @Straßenkind really no longer with us like @A.M.O. announced yesterday or has she just gone into hiding?
I did the Besler Loop today, looking for her on the Kingsroad. I found a clue.
Back to the tour, which is quite strenuous and, contrary to the description read before, also very demanding. Hiking poles are more than helpful, and …

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October 10, 2023,Zum Besler und Beslerkopf und über Königsweg wieder zurück

Nice round in the afternoon. Unfortunately the sun was no longer at full strength and therefore a bit cloudy. I went from the Wannenkopf car park (guest car park at the Wannenkopf Hut) to Besler. I wanted to start from the bottom, but unfortunately the parking lot now costs €4 for the day ticket. Not that expensive, but since I …

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October 11, 2025,Besler

Such a beautiful hike, even though we only had half a day (yesterday we managed to stay a bit longer and slept in a bit).
Admittedly, there are a bit too many pictures of the sun shining through the forest. But firstly, we were so happy that it was shining, and secondly, with the fog, it looked completely mystical and …

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January 28, 2025

On the Königsweg, you hike from Obermaiselstein around the distinctive Besler and discover a geological peculiarity in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park. Unlike many surrounding mountains, the Besler is made of Schrattenkalk, which forms bizarre ridges and rock formations. It starts at the Haus des Gastes

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