Itinerary

Through the nature reserve on the shores of the lake, you will hike over Ilka Heights, with a picturesque view of Lake Starnberg, to Deixlfurter Weiher. Passing pretty Bavarian villages with beautiful beer gardens, you reach the famous Andechs Monastery with its own brewery. A short bus ride to Herrsching and a leisurely boat trip to Dießen.

Hotel example: Seefelder Hof

approx. 21 km | 5 to 6 hours | Ascent 250 m | Descent 150 m

From Dießen via beautiful meadow paths and past the castle chapel, towards the beautiful and peaceful forests. Over hilltops with stunning vistas, your walk leads to Wessobrunn, where you can admire the famous 'grey duke' (historic clock tower) and the natural monument Tassiolinde. In the distance, the Zugspitze greets you.

Hotel example: Gasthof Post

approx. 13 km | 4 to 5 hours | Ascent 300 m | Descent 150 m

Today you will discover the typical Bavarian foothills of the Alps, with its sleepy villages and remote moors. You hike steeply up to the Hohe Peissenberg, a great viewing point with a weather station and a fascinating alpine panorama. Then descend again to Hohenpeissenberg and continue at your leisure through forests and meadows to Peiting.

Hotel example: Pfaffenwinkel

approx. 20 km | 4.5 to 6 hours | Ascent 500 m | Descent 450 m

From Peiting, your hiking trail leads to the romantic Ammerschlucht gorge. Numerous bridges lead through the gorge above the Ammer to Rottenbuch. There you will be met by a particularly beautiful monastery church. Along hilly meadows and with a beautiful view of the Alps, you walk to Wildsteig.

Hotel example: Zum Strauß

approx. 14 km | 4 hours | Ascent 400 m | Descent 250 m

From Wildsteig via idyllic marshes to the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Pilgrimage Church of Wies. Over rolling hills, through forests and colourful meadows with a view of the Allgäu Alps and the Koning-Ludwig-land on the Forggensee further towards your destination in Buching.

Hotel example: Alpchalet Schwanstein

approx. 19 km | 4 to 5 hours | Ascent 150 m | Descent 250 m

You walk through nature reserves on the Hegratsrieder See and then either continue on the Forggensee-Uferweg or past the impressive castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau to Schwansee. Via the Calvary, you reach the historic market town of Füssen.

Hotel example: Hirsch

approx. 17 km | 4.5 hours | Ascent 300 m | Descent 300 m

Departure from Füssen or spend extra nights in the city or surrounding region.

Route map and overview

The relaxed walks are alternated via hiking and forest trails and on paved paths. The tours through the hilly foothills of the Alps only require a little stamina and good basic condition. The walks vary from 4 to max. 6 hours a day.

Prices and dates

Accommodation in guesthouses, 2** 3*** and 4**** hotels

Hotel lists are available on request for all holidays

Prices per person in GBP

Services & Information

Further information about this walking holiday

Included / Not included

Included

7 nights as described, including breakfast
Boat trip Herrsching-Dessen
Luggage transfer(s) max. 1 piece of luggage 20 kg per person
Travel folder 1x per room (German, English with route and overview maps, detailed route description, places of interest, important telephone numbers, luggage labels)
GPS data available on request
Service Hotline

Not included

Tourist tax, if applicable, to be paid locally
Bus rides Andechs-Herrsching, approximately €6 pp, Peißenberg-Peiting approximately €5 pp, Steingaden-Buching approximately €5 pp
(Optional) Return transfer to Bernried for €75 per person, surcharge dog €29 per dog. Pre-booking required, to be paid on site

Travel information

Airport: Munich Airport, about 45 minutes by train to Bernried
Train: Bernried station on Lake Starnberg
Parking: Free parking at the hotel, reservation not necessary
Return journey from Füssen to Bernried by train, duration approx. 3 hours (two changes)

King Ludwig Way

Details about the hiking holiday on the King Ludwig Way

Highlights of the King Ludwig Way walking tour at a glance: