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Allgäu
Ostallgäu
Hohenschwangau

Alpsee – Alpsee loop from Neuschwanstein Castle

Hard

4.7

(30)

460

runners

Alpsee – Alpsee loop from Neuschwanstein Castle

01:01

8.54km

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: June 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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253 m

Schwansee

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1.70 km

Alpsee

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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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2.83 km

Alpsee

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3.39 km

Marien Monument at the Alpsee

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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 …

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3.78 km

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

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5.53 km

A beautiful view over the lake.

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6.23 km

Boathouse on the Alpsee

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hunting lodge with museum

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6.39 km

Alpsee

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Swimming with a view of the royal palaces - a good cooling even in midsummer!

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8.54 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.69 km

3.45 km

766 m

392 m

224 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

2.90 km

1.86 km

206 m

122 m

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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16°C

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Comments

September 25, 2021,Urlaub Tag 2: Frühsport-Laufrunde um den Alpsee
After I liked the scenery around the Alpsee so much while walking yesterday, the opposite lap was almost imposed this morning 🤪

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November 21, 2023,Run
Small but , spectacular jog around the lake .. One of my all time favorite runs
Unparalleled heat, swan lake only at a walking pace🤪

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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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