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Allgäu
Ostallgäu
Schwangau

Hohenschwangau Castle – View of Forggensee loop from Schwangau

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Germany
Bavaria
Swabia
Allgäu
Ostallgäu
Schwangau

Hohenschwangau Castle – View of Forggensee loop from Schwangau

Moderate

4.6

(159)

1,110

hikers

Hohenschwangau Castle – View of Forggensee loop from Schwangau

02:26

8.68km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.94 km

View of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles

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A hike to the Marienbrücke is worthwhile, you have a great view of the castles

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2.72 km

Hohenschwangau Castle

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The Hohenschwangau Castle must be visited just like the Neuschwanstein Castle. Beautiful guided tours are offered in both. All information is available at hohenschwangau.de.

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3.81 km

View from the chapel

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3.84 km

View of the stream

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The gorge remains unnoticed by the masses. What a pity.

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4.41 km

View of Forggensee

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Great view on the way to the castle

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4.92 km

On the way to Neuschwanstein Castle there are a few viewpoints from which you have a wonderful view of the valley.

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6.89 km

View of Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Castles

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View of the castles. There's a hiking trail next to the road

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8.03 km

View of Tegelbergkopf

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From here you can see the Telegberg railway and the Tegelbergkopf.

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8.68 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.30 km

1.65 km

1.43 km

293 m

Surfaces

7.76 km

723 m

165 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

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Saturday 27 June

33°C

19°C

75 %

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