Hard mountaineering route. Very 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: April 16, 2026

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Includes segments that are highly dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.99 km for 734 m

After 4.57 km for 375 m

Waypoints

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1.06 km

Schutzengelweg (Guardian Angel Trail)

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Great hiking trail from the Tegelbahn valley station to the Rohrkopfhütte and even further. Gravel, stone and root path. If you don't want to walk the loops, you can shorten …

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1.50 km

Yellow Wall Route (via ferrata)

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Very reasonable A-via ferrata. The 3-rope bridge can be bypassed and is just a Gimmic, thank goodness! To practice and for the entry super! Nevertheless, no one should go without via ferrata equipment (with helmet!)!

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3.80 km

View of Forggensee and Bannwaldsee from the Tegelberg

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A beautiful viewpoint on the Tegelberg.

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4.25 km

Branderschrofenschulter Viewpoint

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Grandiose view of the valley on the other side. For almost everyone available.

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4.63 km

Branderschrofen Summit

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The summit cross on the Branderschrofen marks the highest point of the Tegelberg in the Ammergau Alps near Schwangau, Bavaria. At 1,881 meters, it offers impressive 360-degree views of the …

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6.39 km

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7.95 km

View of Neuschwanstein Castle

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Very beautiful trail with many great views, including several of Neuschwanstein Castle, which leads from the Tegelberghaus past the Gelbe-Wand via ferrata junction directly down to the Marienbrücke.

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10.2 km

View of Neuschwanstein Castle and the Pöllat Waterfall from the Marienbrücke (Marien Bridge)

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The Marienbrücke is the most popular viewpoint of Neuschwanstein Castle. Hundreds of people usually crowd here, taking pictures, posing, and enjoying the fabulous view. This is also the most famous …

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10.9 km

Neuschwanstein Castle

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The platform offers a good opportunity to view the castle up close. Very great!

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14.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

4.08 km

3.06 km

1.11 km

784 m

189 m

Surfaces

3.79 km

3.55 km

3.37 km

3.27 km

330 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,810 m)

Lowest point (810 m)

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Schutzengelweg (Guardian Angel Trail)

Yellow Wall Route (via ferrata)

View of Forggensee and Bannwaldsee from the Tegelberg

Branderschrofenschulter Viewpoint

Branderschrofen Summit

View of Neuschwanstein Castle

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Neuschwanstein Castle

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