Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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427 m

View of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles

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From here you have a great view of the 2 castles. Easily accessible, a few meters walk on the trail to Ried.

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2.92 km

Alpsee Lakeside Trail

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Be sure to wear good hiking shoes. Not suitable for strollers

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3.86 km

View of the Alpsee, Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle

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Picturesque reflect the mountains in the deep blue water and on the other side of the lake you can see the castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau.

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3.99 km

Memorial to Josef Schwarz

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Nice little round, and the lake always to the side. The color is always beautiful to look at

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4.56 km

South Shore of the Alpsee

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It is impressive when you can see the two castles from the lower end of the lake when the visibility is good.
Dog owners should remember that there are gratings …

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5.50 km

View of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles from the Alpsee

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Beautiful view over the lake.

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5.72 km

View of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles from the Alpsee shore

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From the lower end of the lake you have a beautiful view of the two castles.
Dog owners should know that when going around the lake you have to walk over gratings, they cannot be bypassed.

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6.27 km

View of Hohenschwangau Castle

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The sight of Hohenschwangau Castle accompanies you at the Alpsee.

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8.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

3.14 km

522 m

489 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

2.68 km

1.94 km

201 m

122 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

Weather

Tuesday 10 March

13°C

5°C

37 %

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View of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles

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View of the Alpsee, Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle

Memorial to Josef Schwarz

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View of Hohenschwangau Castle

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