Lechfall – Lake Alpsee loop from Waltenhofen

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Lechfall – Lake Alpsee loop from Waltenhofen

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Lechfall – Lake Alpsee loop from Waltenhofen

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53.9km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.80 km for 130 m

After 51.0 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.43 km

View of the River Lech in Füssen

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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.

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4.47 km

Lech Falls and the Bust of King Maximilian II

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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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29.7 km

Vils Valley

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

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34.4 km

Cycle Path Near Vils

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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.

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40.7 km

Mountain Pass

41.9 km

Schwangauer Gitter

Forest

42.6 km

View of the Alpsee

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

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44.4 km

Lake Alpsee

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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.

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44.4 km

Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau Castle and Lake Alpsee

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

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46.1 km

Viewpoint

52.6 km

View of Neuschwanstein Castle

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You don't have to be very close to have a nice view of the castles.

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53.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

17.0 km

10.8 km

7.86 km

201 m

Surfaces

43.3 km

6.52 km

2.42 km

803 m

775 m

Elevation

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

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 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.

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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 …

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June 24, 2025,Hopfensee – Blick auf Hohenschwangau Runde von Waltenhofen

We set off toward Füssen-Hopfensee. First, we cycled along the bike path next to the main road for a third of the route. The other two-thirds, up to the castles, were fantastic, always gently downhill, with only a short climb to the Alpsee just before the castles.

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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 …

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

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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 …

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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.

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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.😊

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