Füssen - junction of the vacation roads
Füssen in the Allgäu region is where the Romantic Road, the German Alpine Road and the Via Claudia Augusta meet. The town is not only a hub for long-distance cycle routes and long-distance hiking trails, but also for the most popular German vacation routes. There is probably nowhere along the Alpine chain where the romance of nature is stronger.
The sweeping view from the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle reveals the full diversity and beauty of this landscape and creates the perfect illusion of an expansive castle park. With the imposing mountain peaks behind you, which form a majestic backdrop to the castle's Alps, the royal box seats with their varied vistas, until the picture on the horizon with its meadows, moors and forests transforms into an idyllic space.
If you travel Bavaria's most beautiful landscapes on the German Alpine Road, you will come across the Romantic Road, where idyllic historic towns are strung together like a string of pearls. Füssen is the gateway to the Alps for the Via Claudia Augusta transalpine route, on which countless Italy fans travel south every year.
Routes and travel options
Length and route:
- Around 600 km from Donauwörth (Bavaria) over the Alps to Italy (Autoroute)
Donauwörth - Augsburg - Landsberg am Lech - Schongau - Füssen - Reutte - Imst - Reschen - Schlanders - Trient - Valsugana - Tesino - Altino near Venice
Alternative route: Donauwörth - Augsburg - Landsberg am Lech - Schongau - Füssen - Reutte - Imst - Reschen - Schlanders - Trient - Rovereto - Verona - Ostiglia
Hiking:
The Via Claudia Augusta is also a popular long-distance hiking trail for hikers . Just like the Romans, it crosses the Alps on foot - through a colorful variety of natural and cultural landscapes. 29 daily stages, each with approx. 4-6 hours of walking, cover approx. 600 km from Landsberg am Lech to Cison di Valmarino.
Cycling:
If you are planning a relatively easy way to cross the Alps by bike , the Via Claudia Augusta long-distance cycle route is a good option. You can easily cross the passes towards Italy using the cycle shuttles that have been set up. The route covers around 700 km from Donauwörth over the Alps to Altino near Venice or alternatively to Ostiglia on the Po. In Füssen, you can get a taste of the Via Claudia on one stage.
Length and route:
- 450 km from Lindau to Königssee
- Lindau - Oberjoch - Füssen - Oberammergau - Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Bad Tölz - Tegernsee - Schliersee - Reit im Winkel - Bad Reichenhall - Königssee
Travel options:
The best way to "experience" the German Alpine Road is by electric car. This way you are flexible with the stops and can explore the various sights and destinations according to your schedule. You can find all charging options on the charging atlas.
The Lake Constance-Königssee cycle path runs almost parallel to the German Alpine Road. The Alpine chain is also your constant companion when cycling.
Length and route:
- 460 km from Würzburg to Füssen (410 km car route, 420 km cycle route)
- Würzburg - Wertheim - Tauberbischofsheim - Bad Mergentheim - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Feuchtwangen - Dinkelsbühl - Nördlingen - Harburg - Donauwörth - Augsburg - Landsberg am Lech - Schongau - Füssen
Hiking:
If you want to take even more time for romance, you can also hike almost 500 kilometers from Würzburg to Füssen. The Romantic Road long-distance hiking trail is designed for true connoisseurs. It leads as close to nature as possible through forests and fields, but also through every old town to experience culture and history. The many alleyways and nooks and crannies create a particularly romantic atmosphere.
Cycling:
Known as the D9 "Romantic Road" long-distance cycle route, the cycle tour from Würzburg to Füssen does not require the well-trained calves of a professional cyclist. There are no long climbs or anything similarly sweat-inducing on the 460-kilometer route. It only gets a little hillier in Pfaffenwinkel.
Tip: From April to October, the Romantic Road buses connect Germany's best-known and most popular vacation route with the international gateways of Frankfurt am Main and Munich. The globally proven "Hop On - Hop Off" concept offers the ideal basis for customizing an adventure trip along the Romantic Road. Tickets for the entire route or individual stages can be reserved in advance.
Culture in Füssen
During your stay in Füssen, discover the cultural treasures in the old town or visit the museum of the town of Füssen with its exhibits on lute and violin making.
Leaflets and flyers
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