Hiking around Schwangau is one of the best ways to experience more of the landscape, although finding the right route is not always easy. To help, here are the top hikes and walks around Schwangau — so you can just get out and go.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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1. South Shore of Alpsee – View of Hohenschwangau Castle loop from Alterschrofen

8.44km

02:22

130m

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

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2. Lech riverbank on the Auwaldpfad – Lechfall loop from Alterschrofen

9.44km

02:49

230m

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

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3. View of Neuschwanstein Castle – View of Neuschwanstein Castle loop from Schwangau

12.6km

05:04

800m

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

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4. View of Neuschwanstein Castle – View of Alpsee from Tegelberg loop from Schwangau

15.2km

06:10

950m

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

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5. Revolving hut – View of Neuschwanstein Castle loop from Brunnen

11.0km

03:48

550m

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

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The best walks and hikes around Schwangau

1. South Shore of Alpsee – View of Hohenschwangau Castle loop from Alterschrofen

2. Lech riverbank on the Auwaldpfad – Lechfall loop from Alterschrofen

3. View of Neuschwanstein Castle – View of Neuschwanstein Castle loop from Schwangau

4. View of Neuschwanstein Castle – View of Alpsee from Tegelberg loop from Schwangau

5. Revolving hut – View of Neuschwanstein Castle loop from Brunnen

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