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View of the Säuling – Säuling Summit loop from Schwangau

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View of the Säuling – Säuling Summit loop from Schwangau

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View of the Säuling – Säuling Summit loop from Schwangau

08:24

20.2km

1,260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 9.31 km for 24 m

After 9.59 km for 297 m

After 9.95 km for 555 m

After 11.3 km for 438 m

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2.83 km

View of Alpsee and Hohenschwangau Castle

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On the way to Neuschwanstein Castle there are a few viewpoints from which you have a wonderful view of the valley.

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3.19 km

Neuschwanstein Castle

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The platform offers a good opportunity to view the castle up close. Very great!

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10.4 km

View of the Säuling

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From here you have a great view of the Säuling. This point also marks the end of the most difficult part of the hike.

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10.4 km

View of Neuschwanstein Castle

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Especially with clouds and fog in the north, the castle can just about flash out... a wonderful atmosphere

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10.8 km

Säuling Summit

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Very beautiful, exposed mountain with a view of the Alpine foothills and the northern limestone Alps, such as the Lechtal, Ammergau, Allgäu and across to the Wetterstein.
The Säuling has …

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11.2 km

Steep section with climbing phases

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Attention. There are always people walking along with their little children. But you should be a bit practiced and above all, bring the appropriate condition.

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13.2 km

View of Alpsee

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The color of the lake from up here is beautiful

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17.1 km

View of Neuschwanstein Castle and the Pöllat Waterfall from the Marienbrücke (Marien Bridge)

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The Marienbrücke is the most popular viewpoint of Neuschwanstein Castle. Hundreds of people usually crowd here, taking pictures, posing, and enjoying the fabulous view. This is also the most famous …

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20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

6.81 km

1.25 km

330 m

200 m

Surfaces

7.73 km

5.93 km

4.73 km

972 m

880 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,950 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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View of the Säuling – Säuling Summit loop from Schwangau

View of Alpsee and Hohenschwangau Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle

View of the Säuling

View of Neuschwanstein Castle

Säuling Summit

Steep section with climbing phases

View of Alpsee

View of Neuschwanstein Castle and the Pöllat Waterfall from the Marienbrücke (Marien Bridge)

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