Enjoy an active holiday
Cycling & hiking in Schwangau
Discover the most beautiful side of Schwangau! There are many places to explore when you stay with us, such as refreshing mountain lakes, narrow hiking trails, challenging mountain tours, relaxing bike paths, and special viewing spots. Enjoy the nature and the good climate in the Allgäu. What more could you want? That is vacation! Hike in Schwangau with tour tips from our hotel director. Because he himself is happy to be out in nature, hiking, cycling, and e-biking.
What makes us a great choice
- Hiking equipment rental
- Between mountains & lakes
- Bike garage & cycling maps
- Tours in 3 altitudes
- Hiking tips from our hotel director
- 60 free rental bikes
Hiking in Schwangau
A hiking holiday in the Allgäu
The location of Schwangau is a dream. Surrounded by four crystal-clear lakes and the world-famous royal castles, you will hike along formerly royal bridle paths in the Ammer Mountain Nature Reserve and along high-altitude trails with spectacular views that will make your hiking heart beat faster. You will find the perfect tour for every type of hiker: from easy to challenging – from lightly rolling hills to steep uphill climbs.
Host Martin Helmer is happy to give tips for hiking tours around Schwangau. Our guests appreciate this service. We recommend riding one of our bikes to the starting point of your respective hiking tour. This has the advantage of leaving your car at the Hotel Helmer, not having to look for a parking space, and also not having to pay a parking fee. Alternatively, you can also use public transportation as an inclusive service.
Tips for Hiking tips
Weißensee tour
Small hike | 6 km | 3-4 hours | 50 hm
Start from Hotel Helmer with our rental bikes, ride via Horn, along the Lech to Füssen, Morisse cycle path to Fischerbichl at Weissensee (approx. 7 km). Park the bikes and walk counterclockwise along the lakeside path around the Weißensee. Tip: detour to the beautiful parish church of St. Walburga.
approx. 6 km easy walking and hiking trails, approx. 3-4 hours incl. breaks, 50m altitude difference
Buchenberg
Medium hike | 7 km | 4-5 hours | 350 m altitude difference
Start from Hotel Helmer with our rental bikes, take the bike path via Mühlberg, Bannwaldsee to Buching (7 km). Park bikes at the Buchenbergbahn parking lot. Ascent via the Kulturenweg to the Buchenbergalm (1140 m) with panoramic terrace. Descent via the Bachweg back to the valley station in Buching. Return by bike to Schwangau. Tip: Natural Kneipp basin with spring water directly on the bike path to Schwangau.
Approx. 7 km easy hike, duration approx. 4-5 hours incl. breaks, 35m altitude difference.
Schlagstein day tour
Longer hike | 14 km | 7-8 hours | 900m altitude difference
Start at Hotel Helmer with our rental bikes, take the bike trail to Hohenschwangau (4 km). Park the bikes at the Tourist Information. Hike via the Jugend to Bleckenau, then via the Bächwald to the Schlagsteinsattel and peak (1680 m). The hiking trail back leads via the Altenberg mountain cabin (not operated) to the Bleckenau mountain restaurant (stop and bus transfer) along the Pöllat to the Hohenschwangau Castles. Then take the bikes back to Schwangau. Tip: If it isn't closed, take the Pöllat Gorge
Approx. 14 km, Duration ca. 7-8 hours incl. breaks, 900m altitude difference
Cycling in Schwangau
On tour with our rental bikes
In our flat foothills of the Alps, cyclists, and mountain bikers get their money's worth. Whether athletic or leisurely tours, short or long distances, just to Füssen or around the Forggensee, you will find the right mix with us!
In our specially created bike garage, the Radlstadl, we have enough space for your bikes. You can also use our in-house rental of bicycles and e-bikes. Let's go! Hop on your bike and explore the Allgäu!
Arrive and just start biking – on your bike holiday we offer:
- Tours for pleasure cyclists (e.g. around the Forggensee 30 km)
- Tours for MTB (e.g. around the Säuling 50 km, 1200m altitude difference)
- Tours for racing cyclists (e.g. Planseerunde 100 km)
- Bodensee-Königssee bike trail
- Starting point for crossing the Alps from Schwangau to Lake Garda
- Bicycle rental in the hotel: 60 hotel touring bikes to borrow free of charge.
- 6 e-bikes (Pedelecs) for rent (15/day)
- 4 e-mountain bikes for rent (€30/day)
- Cycling maps
Tips for bicycle tours
Schwangau tour
Small bike tour | 1 km | 1-2 hours | 50m altitude difference
Leisurely bike tour to explore your vacation resort. Past the thermal spa to Horn, towards Bullachberg to Alterschrofen, to the Schwanseepark at the cold brook to Hohenschwangau via the Gipsmühle along the Pöllat to Brunnen and via Waltenhofen back to the Mitteldorf. Tip: Stop at the Reithalpe.
approx. 10 km, duration ca. 1-2 hours, approx. 50m altitude difference
Bannwaldsee
Moderate bike tour | 20 km | 2-3 hours | 100m altitude difference
Easy bike tour on car-free secondary routes with beautiful viewpoints. Start in Mitteldorf via Brunnen to Hergratsrieder Weiher, via Greith to Buching and back to Schwangau. Tip: Photo of Hergratsried with small chapel
approx. 20 km, duration approx. 2-3 hours, approx. 100m altitude difference
Alatsee & Hopfensee
Larger bike tour | 25 km | 3-4 hours | 150m altitude difference
Beautiful bike tour on tarred and gravel roads. Start in Mitteldorf via Horn to the Allgäuer Überlandwerk, along the Lech to Bad Faulenbach, and on to Alatsee (incline). On the Saloberstraße past the Weißensee and through the Waasenmoos to the Hopfenseerundweg. Via Hopfen am See back to Füssen, via the boat harbor again at the Allgäuer Überlandwerk across the Lech to Schwangau. Tip: Take a swim in the refreshing Lake Alatsee.
approx. 25 km, duration approx. 3-4 hours, approx. 150m altitude difference
Otto-Mayr-Hütte in Raintal/Tirol
E-Mountainbike tour suggestion | 50 km | 5 hours | 800m altitude difference
Moderately difficult MTB tour without trails. Start in Mitteldorf via Hohenschwangau, the Fürstenstrasse (border crossing) to Schluxen, continue via Pinswang, Musau and Brandstatt to the Bärenfalle. From here it goes up to the Musauer Alm (1300 m) and further to the Otto-Mayr-Hütte (1530 m) with a stop. Return via the same route to Schwangau. Tip: from the Otto-Mayr-Hütte ascent to the Große Schlicke (2060 m) with a great panoramic view.
approx. 50 km, duration approx. 5 hours and 800m altitude difference
