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Neuschwanstein castle

King-Ludwig-Way

On the Trail of the Fairytale King

8 Days / 7 Nights
Walking
Neuschwanstein castle

The King-Ludwig-Way starts at the idyllic lake Starnberg, where the fairytale king died so tragically, and leads through the Alpine foothills over to the castles of the Allgäu region, where he spent his youth. You walk past remarkable highlights and Bavarian cultural treasures across a landscape, very much adored by this Bavarian monarch King Ludwig II which ultimately inspired him to have several castles and palaces built. On your tour little monastery towns, tranquil villages, paths past lakes and moors await you. Enjoy the fantastic panoramic views onto the Ammergauer Alps, the Zugspitze summit and the Allgäu mountains just like King Ludwig used to.

Lakes, nature reserves, small villages, monasteries and beer gardens: you will meet the Bavarian lifestyle every day on the King-Ludwig-Way. And tranquil nature too, because the hiking route takes you to the most beautiful places in the region. The eight-day, very leisurely hiking tour really makes you want to sit down and relax in unspoiled nature. It’s great that there are numerous fantastic panoramas in the foothills of the Alps.

  • Distant views of famous peaks: Although you are hiking through the hilly Alpine foothills, you can see the Ammergau Alps, the Zugspitze and the Allgäu mountains in the distance.
  • Castles, monasteries and pretty towns: Where King Ludwig felt particularly at home, he left his mark to this day – like in Neuschwanstein or Hohenschwangau. You can feel at home in the small villages of Bavaria.
  • Bavarian Lakes: The Starnberger See and the Ammersee are among the most popular breathing places in Bavaria. On the hiking route you can admire the lakes from panoramic viewpoints.

On the first day you can soak up the flair of Lake Starnberg. After your own journey to Bernried, you will have enough time to explore the place – for example the Bernried Abbey or the famous Expressionist collection in the ‘Museum of Fantasy’. The next seven days are spent under the spell of the fairytale king! On leisurely hikes that are between 13 and 21 kilometres long, you hike from Lake Starnberg to the terminus in Füssen. All hikes lead alternately along hiking and forest trails. So it’s ideal if you want to enjoy a walking holiday with your dog. Thanks to Eurohike’s luggage transport, you don’t have to worry about your suitcases. They are brought to the next hotel when you change accommodation.

Are you looking for a leisurely hiking tour with lots of culture and cuisine? Then the King Ludwig Way is made for you! If you have questions, the competent Eurohike team is always by your side!

Itinerary at a glance

You will encounter lovely villages, castles and imposing palaces, above all Neuschwanstein, along the King Ludwig Trail. You will also see famous peaks, from the Großvenediger to the Zugspitze, and swim in the Starnberger or Ammersee lakes.

Hotel example: Seeblick

The tour leads you through the nature reserve along the banks of Lake Starnberg via the Ilka cave with its stunning view onto Lake Starnberg all the way to the Deixfurter pond. Short train ride to Starnberg to the start of the King Ludwig Trail in the Maising Gorge. Along pretty Bavarian villages with inviting beergardens you head for Andechs monastery with its own brewery. Through the gorge of the Kiental to the Ammersee to Herrsching and in a comfortable boat trip to Dießen. Then a short bus ride to  Herrsching and a cosy boat trip to Dießen.

Hotel example: Seefelder Hof

From Dießen the path leads you across beautiful meadows and past the castle chapel and after that into the stunningly peaceful Stiller forest. Via hilltops with marvellous views you reach Wessobrunn, home of the well-known ‚grey duke’ (historic belfry) and the natural landmark ‚Tassilolinde’. In the distance you get a glimpse of the Zugspitze summit.

Hotel example: Gasthof Post

Today you explore the Alpine foothills, very typical for Bavaria with its sleepy little villages and the remote moor areas. Prepare for a steep ascent onto the Hohen Peissenberg mountain, a magnificent spot with weather station and breathtaking panoramic views over the Alps from the Großvenediger all the way into the Allgäu region. Onwards now downhill to Hohenpeissenberg and your tour continues through by train forests and across fields all the way to Peiting.

Hotel example: Pfaffenwinkel

From Peiting onwards to the untamed and romantic Ammer ravine. Several little bridges and footbridges take you through a ravine above the river Ammer all the way to Rottenbuch. There an especially ornate monastery church awaits you. Then across hills and meadows with glorious views onto the Alpine mountain range, you arrive at today’s day finish.

Hotel example: Zum Strauß

Through lonely forests and idyllic moorland to the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site "Kirche in der Wies". Via the popular Brettlesweg through forests and colorful flowering meadows to the Welfenmünster in Steingaden and by bus to your stage destination Buching.Through lonely forests and idyllic moor regions onwards to the world famous UNESCO world heritage ‚Kirche in der Wies’ (church in the meadow). Via soft hilltops, through forests and meadows covered in colourful flowers and distant views onto the Allgäu Alps and the King-Ludwig-country on Lake Forggensee to your Day 6 finish Buching.

Hotel example: Alpchalet Schwanstein

Across nature reserves along and past Lake Hegratsried and then either continue on the path along Lake Forggensee to Füssen or uphillalong the Pöllatbach to the most stunning castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau on past the idyllic Lake Schwansee. Then and along the Kalvarienberg into the historic market town of Füssen.

Hotel example: Hirsch

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08
Departure or extension

Itinerary at a glance

You will encounter lovely villages, castles and imposing palaces, above all Neuschwanstein, along the King Ludwig Trail. You will also see famous peaks, from the Großvenediger to the Zugspitze, and swim in the Starnberger or Ammersee lakes.

Hotel example: Seeblick

The tour leads you through the nature reserve along the banks of Lake Starnberg via the Ilka cave with its stunning view onto Lake Starnberg all the way to the Deixfurter pond. Short train ride to Starnberg to the start of the King Ludwig Trail in the Maising Gorge. Along pretty Bavarian villages with inviting beergardens you head for Andechs monastery with its own brewery. Through the gorge of the Kiental to the Ammersee to Herrsching and in a comfortable boat trip to Dießen. Then a short bus ride to  Herrsching and a cosy boat trip to Dießen.

Hotel example: Seefelder Hof

From Dießen the path leads you across beautiful meadows and past the castle chapel and after that into the stunningly peaceful Stiller forest. Via hilltops with marvellous views you reach Wessobrunn, home of the well-known ‚grey duke’ (historic belfry) and the natural landmark ‚Tassilolinde’. In the distance you get a glimpse of the Zugspitze summit.

Hotel example: Gasthof Post

Today you explore the Alpine foothills, very typical for Bavaria with its sleepy little villages and the remote moor areas. Prepare for a steep ascent onto the Hohen Peissenberg mountain, a magnificent spot with weather station and breathtaking panoramic views over the Alps from the Großvenediger all the way into the Allgäu region. Onwards now downhill to Hohenpeissenberg and your tour continues through by train forests and across fields all the way to Peiting.

Hotel example: Pfaffenwinkel

From Peiting onwards to the untamed and romantic Ammer ravine. Several little bridges and footbridges take you through a ravine above the river Ammer all the way to Rottenbuch. There an especially ornate monastery church awaits you. Then across hills and meadows with glorious views onto the Alpine mountain range, you arrive at today’s day finish.

Hotel example: Zum Strauß

Through lonely forests and idyllic moorland to the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site "Kirche in der Wies". Via the popular Brettlesweg through forests and colorful flowering meadows to the Welfenmünster in Steingaden and by bus to your stage destination Buching.Through lonely forests and idyllic moor regions onwards to the world famous UNESCO world heritage ‚Kirche in der Wies’ (church in the meadow). Via soft hilltops, through forests and meadows covered in colourful flowers and distant views onto the Allgäu Alps and the King-Ludwig-country on Lake Forggensee to your Day 6 finish Buching.

Hotel example: Alpchalet Schwanstein

Across nature reserves along and past Lake Hegratsried and then either continue on the path along Lake Forggensee to Füssen or uphillalong the Pöllatbach to the most stunning castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau on past the idyllic Lake Schwansee. Then and along the Kalvarienberg into the historic market town of Füssen.

Hotel example: Hirsch

Day
08
Departure or extension

Route information

Walking

You walk on walking paths or forest trails as well as on asphalted paths. For tours through the Alpine foothills with a walking time of 4 to max. 6 hours, stamina and a good basic fitness level is required.

Prices & Dates

Category: lovely 3***-hotels and country hotels

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Boat ride from Herrsching to Dießen
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Return transfer by minibus to Bernried- on Lake Starnberg (every day), costs EUR 75 per person, EUR 29 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival in Munich and then a 45 mins train journey to Bernried on Lake Starnberg.
  • Munich airport.
  • Parking: limited hotel parking spaces free of charge, no reservation required.
  • Return train journey from Füssen to Bernried, duration approx. 3 hours (2x change trains).

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Train ride Bernried – Starnberg, approx. € 6 per person
  • Train ride Peißenberg – Peiting, approx. € 5 per person
  • Bus ride Steingaden – Buching, approx. € 5 per person
  • Special dates on request
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Boat ride from Herrsching to Dießen
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Return transfer by minibus to Bernried- on Lake Starnberg (every day), costs EUR 75 per person, EUR 29 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival in Munich and then a 45 mins train journey to Bernried on Lake Starnberg.
  • Munich airport.
  • Parking: limited hotel parking spaces free of charge, no reservation required. Public parking spaces near the hotel, approx. EUR 3 per day.
  • Return train journey from Füssen to Bernried, duration approx. 3 hours (2x change trains).

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Train ride Bernried – Starnberg, approx. € 6 per person
  • Train ride Peißenberg – Peiting, approx. € 5 per person
  • Bus ride Steingaden – Buching, approx. € 5 per person
  • Special dates on request
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

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