4.1km
Total Distance
895m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

An alpine ascent toward the Tegelberg above the royal castles of Schwangau. The path climbs through forest and pasture with views over the Forggensee. A rewarding hike near Neuschwanstein.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Alpe Reith · 0.8km
    Mountain hut
  2. 2
    Viewpoint · 2.8km
  3. 3
    Viewpoint · 3.8km
  4. 4
    Tegelberg · 3.9km
    Viewpoint
  5. 5
    Tegelberghaus
    at the end · Mountain hut
Bus stop
Schwangau, Tegelbergbahn · 564m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T2
Surface
gravel 63%, natural ground 23%, paved 14%
Marked route
Schutzengelweg

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes