Bad Faulenbach
Let your mind wander and enjoy the tranquillity of this unique landscape. The Füssen district of Bad Faulenbach with its spa hotels is a mineral and mud spa as well as a Kneipp health resort and is perfect for your sustainable health and wellness vacation. The six Faulenbach lakes are strung together like pearls on a string in the largely car-free valley. The mysterious Alatsee forms the upper end of the valley, which you can reach from Bad Faulenbach via a gently ascending footpath.
A brief insight into the history of Faulenbach
Faulenbach" got its name from the sulphur springs found here. Since the Middle Ages, the village has been part of the domain of the Benedictine monastery of St. Mang. The Faulental valley was of particular importance to the monks of the Benedictine order due to the rich gypsum deposits, the fish-rich lakes and the bathhouse where the sulphur water was used.
After secularization in 1803 and the municipal edict of 1818, Faulenbach became an independent municipality, which was incorporated into the town of Füssen in 1921. The district of Faulenbach was awarded the title of "spa" in 1958.
Hikes and walks
Tal der Sinne
Wandern im Faulenbacher Tal - ein Genuß für alle Sinne:
- Barrierefreier Rundweg um den Mittersee im Faulenbacher Tal
(Länge: 1,2 km, Höhenmeter: 16 hm, Dauer: 0:20 h) - Tal der Sinne - Bad Faulenbach
(Länge: 8,2 km, Höhenmeter: 77 hm, Dauer: 2:55 h) - Faulenbacher Talrunde
(Länge: 8,8 km, Höhenmeter: 192 hm, Dauer: 3:30 h) - Zwei-Seen-Blick-Runde
(Länge: 8,5 km, Höhenmeter: 160 hm, Dauer: 3:00 h) - Alatsee-Runde
(Länge: 4,8 km, Höhenmeter: 621 hm, Dauer: 5 h) Auf Schmugglerpfaden
(Länge: 10,5 km, Höhenmeter: 348 hm, Dauer: 3:45 h)
Cycling
- Vier-Seen-Runde
(Länge: 9,2 km; Höhenmeter: 126 hm; Dauer:1:00 h) - Kneipp-Radrunde:
(Länge: 22,9 km; Höhenmeter: 200 hm; Dauer:1:45 h) - Naturbiken: Füssen - Vilser Alm
(Länge: 26 km; Höhenmeter: 615 hm; Dauer:3:25 h)
Bathing
Enjoy a day of swimming at the Obersee natural outdoor pool. The outdoor pool at Obersee has a bathing jetty, a diving platform, slides, a marked non-swimmers' area, large sunbathing lawns, a children's playground and a beach volleyball court. Changing rooms and a kiosk complete the facilities. Thanks to its excellent infrastructure, the natural outdoor pool is a popular swimming destination for families and young people in particular. The slightly smaller Mittersee is also a great place to swim. Both lakes can be circumnavigated on leisurely walks - a detour to the Alatsee is also popular.
Experience Kneipp
"Ancient knowledge more relevant than ever". Kneipp's teachings, developed in the 19th century by Sebastian Kneipp, are more relevant today than ever. Its five pillars-water, exercise, nutrition, inner order and herbs-offer effective approaches to overcoming modern challenges such as sleep problems. At a time when stress and hectic are omnipresent, Kneipp's teachings provide valuable tools for a healthy and balanced life. In the Füssen district of Bad Faulenbach, Kneipp's teachings have played a key role for many years. Bad Faulenbach has been a recognized Kneipp health resort since 28 March 1938.
Discover the healing power of water during a visit to the Mittersee Park or the Kneipp meadow in Bad Faulenbach and experience the diverse effects of water through the drinking fountain and the Kneipp watering place. A special focus here is on the Kneipp pillar of "inner order", which you can feel at almost every corner through the rest areas and promenades in the Faulenbach valley.
The Faulenbach lakes and ponds
A special feature of the Faulenbach Valley are its numerous lakes. The Faulenbach lakes are strung together like pearls on a necklace. Nature lovers and those seeking relaxation can enjoy the different waters of the Mittersee, Obersee, Gipsbruchweiher, Alatsee and Gipsloch. The Obersee, with an area of around 7.2 hectares and a depth of 9 meters, is one of the smaller bodies of water in the area, but enjoys great popularity, especially thanks to its inviting natural outdoor pool.
Fancy a vacation in Bad Faulenbach?
Are you looking for relaxation, nature right on your doorstep, wellness, forests and lakes? Then Bad Faulenbach is the right place for you. We wish you a relaxing vacation!
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