Alpsee – Alpsee loop from Neuschwanstein Castle

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Alpsee – Alpsee loop from Neuschwanstein Castle

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Alpsee – Alpsee loop from Neuschwanstein Castle

01:00

8.55km

130m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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253 m

Alpsee

Highlight • Lake

The lake is located at the foot of Neuschwanstein Castle. Super beautiful color and always great photo opportunities of the castle.

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2.81 km

Alpsee

Highlight • Lake

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3.38 km

The Marian monument was erected in honor of the royal mother Marie of Bavaria (mother of King Ludwig II of Bavaria). This was her favorite place on the Alpsee. From here, away from the mass tourism of Hohenschwangau, you have a wonderful view of the lake.
The following inscription can be found on the monument:
In grateful memory of HER MAIESTÆT the QUEEN MOTHER MARIE of BAVARIA by I. v. S.

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3.77 km

View of the Alpsee and Neuschwanstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The running route over the Schwansee and especially the Alpsee opens up breathtaking natural beauty.

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5.55 km

View of Alpsee and the Royal Castles

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful view over the lake.

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5.91 km

Alpsee

Highlight • Lake

6.25 km

Boathouse on the Alpsee

Highlight • Lake

hunting lodge with museum

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8.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.71 km

3.33 km

942 m

326 m

256 m

Surfaces

3.37 km

2.95 km

2.09 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

10°C

7°C

97 %

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Comments

November 21, 2023,Run

Small but , spectacular jog around the lake .. One of my all time favorite runs

March 6, 2025,Trail Running Allgäu -- Alpsee & Schwansee

The sun was shining again this morning ☀️

Reason for an extended trail run. I parked the car at the Schwanseepark car park and first went along the Schwansee. Then the climb up the trail to the ruins at Burgstall Frauenstein and further to Hohenschwangau Castle followed. From the top of the hill near the ruins you can see both …

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