komoot
  • Routes
  • Route planner
  • Features
  • Product updates
Routes
Hiking trails & Routes

König-Ludwig-Weg: On the trails of Bavaria's fairytale König

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes

König-Ludwig-Weg: On the trails of Bavaria's fairytale König

König-Ludwig-Weg: On the trails of Bavaria's fairytale König
Tourismusverband Pfaffenwinkel

König-Ludwig-Weg: On the trails of Bavaria's fairytale König

Hiking Collection by Tourismusverband Pfaffenwinkel

7

days

3-6 h

/ day

133 km

1,760 m

1,560 m

The first long-distance hiking trail in the Alpine foothills follows a length of 127 km in the footsteps of a man who is almost synonymous with a dreamer – Bavaria's fairy-tale king Ludwig II. A true delight is the wonderful connection between the landscape that Ludwig loved so much and the cultural treasures it holds. Everywhere there is plenty to see and marvel at, to admire and enjoy. All this is set in a dreamy landscape with idyllic lakes and unique panoramas like the Hohen Peißenberg, the highest point of the trail at 988 m above sea level. From Starnberg via the world-famous Andechs Monastery, this trail leads to the Marienmünster in Dießen am Ammersee and further to Wessobrunn Monastery, over the Hohen Peißenberg and through the Ammerschlucht to Rottenbuch. The Wieskirche, the Welfenmünster in Steingaden, and the royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau form the conclusion of this scenically impressive and culturally rich hike. More information and accommodation options in the Pfaffenwinkel: pfaffen-winkel.de

Showing Translation

On The Map

Loading
Loading
Do it yourself

Ready to get going? Create and customize your own version of this adventure using the full route below as a template.

King Ludwig Way

132 km

1,850 m

1,650 m

Last updated: October 25, 2024

Plan your own version of this adventure in the multi-day planner based on the stages suggested in this Collection.

komoot premium logo

Activities

  1. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

    König-Ludwig-Weg - Stage 1 - From Berg to Herrsching am Ammersee

    06:46

    25.7km

    3.8km/h

    200m

    270m

    Expert
    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    The trail starts in Berg on Lake Starnberg at the votive chapel and leads along the idyllic lakeshore past Berg Castle to Starnberg. It continues through the romantic Maisinger Gorge up to Andechs Monastery. After a refreshment, the trail leads through the Kiental to Herrsching. You finally reach Dießen by excursion steamer.

    translated byGoogle

    by

  2. 04:18

    16.8km

    3.9km/h

    60m

    50m

    Intermediate
    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    The alternative land route goes from Herrsching south along the shore of Lake Ammersee and via Raisting with its impressive earth station to Dießen.

    translated byGoogle

    by

  3. Sign Up To Discover Places Like This

    Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.

  4. 04:43

    17.3km

    3.7km/h

    290m

    190m

    Intermediate
    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    The path leads past the Dießen Marienmünster through dreamy forests and meadows to Wessobrunn. The memorial stone for the "Wessobrunn Prayer", the monastery and the Tassilo linden tree are worth seeing here. The path then continues along a romantic stream ditch up to Schönwag and over a spring slope

    translated byGoogle

    by

  5. 03:58

    13.4km

    3.4km/h

    400m

    280m

    Intermediate
    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    This stage begins with a climb through the hillside forest to St. Leonhard and continues to the Hohen Peißenberg with a magnificent panoramic view of the Alps. The stage ends in Hohenpeißenberg.

    translated byGoogle

    by

  6. 03:38

    13.3km

    3.7km/h

    210m

    220m

    Intermediate
    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    The route continues down into the wild and romantic Ammer Valley. The hike through the Ammer Gorge is one of the scenic highlights of the entire tour. The Ammer Gorge is left behind after climbing once again and the path leads up to Rottenbuch.

    translated byGoogle

    by

  7. 05:55

    22.1km

    3.7km/h

    260m

    280m

    Expert
    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    The path leaves Rottenbuch through the southern gate building and continues over gentle hills to Wildsteig. Alternating between forest and meadows, the route now reaches the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wieskirche. From here, you first cross the Wiesfilz on the "Brettleweg" and reach Steingaden through

    translated byGoogle

    by

  8. 06:43

    24.7km

    3.7km/h

    350m

    280m

    Expert
    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    The path winds its way along the Lech and always with a view of the Alps over lush green meadows and past small bathing lakes. At Kühmoossee the path meets up again with the variant via Trauchgau. It continues between Forggensee and Bannwaldsee to the Pöllatschlucht at the foot of Neuschwanstein Castle

    translated byGoogle

    by

Like this Collection?

Comments

    Loading

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Collection Stats

  • Activities
    7
  • Distance
    133 km
  • Duration
    36:02 h
  • Elevation
    1,760 m1,560 m

You Might Also Like

Dreamlike hiking in Germany – #EmbraceGermanNature

Hiking Collection by Reiseland Deutschland

The National Natural Landscapes in Bavaria

Hiking Collection by Nationale Naturlandschaften

Beautiful passes In the Vosges Mountains

Road Cycling Collection by komoot

El Camino del Cid – conquest of Valencia by gravel bike

Cycling Collection by Alvaro Hernandez