Vils Valley – Lake Alpsee loop from Pfronten-Ried

Bike touring routes & trails

Vils Valley – Lake Alpsee loop from Pfronten-Ried

Moderate

4.7

(726)

2,708

riders

Vils Valley – Lake Alpsee loop from Pfronten-Ried

02:54

45.4km

420m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Tiroler Lech

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.41 km

Vils River and Cycle Path to Pfronten

Highlight • Cycleway

This cycle path along the Vils is also called the Panorama Path to Pfronten and that is it, wonderful panoramas in alternation.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.97 km

Vils Valley

Highlight • Gorge

When you cycle along the Vils, the panoramas change constantly.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

11.7 km

Cycle Path Near Vils

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycle path offers a scenic route through the valley, surrounded by mountains and idyllic scenery. A popular route among cyclists, it's easily navigable and well-signposted.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

17.9 km

Mountain Pass

19.1 km

Schwangauer Gitter

Forest

19.8 km

View of the Alpsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Fürstenstraße you have an amazing view of the Alpsee. Sit down, take your time and enjoy.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

21.6 km

Lake Alpsee

Highlight • Lake

Swimming here in the crystal clear water in summer and the view of the mountain panorama with the castles, what more could you ask for.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

21.7 km

Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau Castle and Lake Alpsee

Highlight • Castle

Very crowded, but also wonderfully located and a must-do if you pass by with your road bike.

Showing Translation

Tip by

25.7 km

View of the River Lech in Füssen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have a beautiful view of the Lech. The flows at this point directly on the way and shimmers in great turquoise. In the background the mountains rise. A great sight.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

28.0 km

View of the Forggensee and Neuschwanstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Forggensee is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts in summer and in winter, when it is drained, you can hike on its bottom.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

45.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

12.5 km

10.2 km

5.94 km

357 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.1 km

4.81 km

2.86 km

376 m

346 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (900 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

Weather

Tuesday 15 September

23°C

12°C

93 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

June 15, 2025,Rundtour von Pfronten mit Länderwechsel

A very nice tour with a change of country to Austria, beautiful trails, and lots of lakes.... Unfortunately, the weather wasn't so good towards the end⛈️💦; but what the heck, when it gets wet, you (we) physically challenge yourself like a race track. 😂💪🏼🚴‍♀️🚵‍♂️ We found the trails very nice and easy to ride; however, we have wide tires and …

Showing Translation

May 30, 2024,Pfronten-Weißbach - Burgen- und Schlösserrunde 5 ⭐🔝

✅✅✅✅✅

Nature

✅✅✅✅✅

Sights

✅✅✅✅✅

Panorama

✅✅☑️☑️☑️

Field/Forest/Meadows/Paths

✅✅✅✅✅

Refreshment/rest area

✅✅✅✅✅

Variety

Super nice panoramic tour. If you like, you can take a closer look at the castles and palaces. We got really wet today at the Alpsee: we were really exposed to the wet element in the storm with large hailstones 🥶💦☔🌩️⚡Now I know how great shelters can …

Showing Translation

June 3, 2025,Schlösserrunde

A beautiful route despite the few castles, the scenery is a dream. At Hohenschwangau Castle 🏰, there were crowds, which was a nightmare for me. Discussions about the elevation gain (I'll be interested in it when it's time), but you have to check beforehand 🙈 The more elevation gain, the fewer cyclists.😊

Showing Translation

October 9, 2024,Füssen loop to Hopfensee, Pfronten, Vils and Neuschwanstein

Highly recommended! Magnificent lake, mountain, river scenery. Cow bells, rolling green pastures, classic Bavarian architecture, Neuschwanstein, mostly on excellent cycle paths. The guy at the bike shop described the ride as 'pretty boring'. Well, maybe if you're a long term resident it is. But to an Aussie tourist it was bloody fantastic!

June 12, 2022,Pfronten-Füssen-Hohenschwangau-Lechradweg-Pfronten

Really great tour with beautiful bike paths. Be careful around Neuschwanstein, pedestrians don't have to be careful on the street either.

Showing Translation

July 21, 2022,Burgen- und Schlösserrunde 21.07.2022

Nice round to drive with a few detours to the ruins in the Füssen area. The short detour to the Breitenbergbahn was worth it. You can hike wonderfully at the top. To Bad Kiesinger Hütte and then to Aggenstein. The end of the tour is Neuschwanstein Castle. Not to be neglected are of course the Hopfensee and the Alpsee on …

Showing Translation

June 20, 2025,Königliche Radrunde ab Schwangau – Schlösser, Seen & Alpenblicke

This wonderful bike tour starts in picturesque Schwangau – at the foot of the world-famous royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. From there, the route first goes to Füssen and then on to the idyllic Hopfensee. The lake offers stunning views of the Allgäu Alps – including the Zugspitze on clear days.

Showing Translation

July 14, 2025,Von Pfronten–Stück Radrunde Allgäu–FOC Füssen–Alpsee–an der Vils zurück 🚲

This morning, as the rain began to fall, we set off cycling along beautiful paths to Füssen to the outdoor outlet. It really poured down there, and there were loads of people there looking for something to do in the rain. So we just took a quick look around and carried on. Eventually, it got brighter and even dry!

Showing Translation