This wonderful hike begins at the impressive Lechfall waterfall near Füssen, where the turquoise Lech River rushes down with a powerful rush. From there, a picturesque path leads you through shady forests to the tranquil Obersee lake and further to the idyllically situated Alatsee lake with its emerald-green waters. Nature…

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Last updated: July 18, 2025

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27 m

Lech Falls and the Bust of King Maximilian II

Highlight • Waterfall

Should look gigantic, especially during floods. Immediately afterwards the river flows through a narrow gorge. You can see everything from the pedestrian bridge.

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1.66 km

Obersee near Bad Faulenbach

Highlight • Lake

Lake Obersee is located in the Bad Faulenbach Valley, near Füssen. The idyllic setting features numerous hiking trails, a nearly three-kilometer-long lakeside walk, and a swimming pool right on the lake itself.

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5.14 km

Alatsee south shore

Highlight • Lake

A small, beautiful lake in the middle of the forest. It's usually so quiet here that you can occasionally hear the fish snapping at flies.

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8.71 km

Rock gate at the Weißensee

Highlight • Natural Monument

The sight was awesome... the mountains 🏔 the waterfalls and the lake is recommended

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11.4 km

Hahnenkopfweg Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Hiking on such a wonderful forest path is twice as much fun, isn't it? Just breathe in the fresh forest air and enjoy nature.

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15.4 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.32 km

5.40 km

1.39 km

444 m

420 m

258 m

172 m

Surfaces

7.09 km

6.16 km

1.71 km

384 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

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June 18, 2025

This wonderful hike begins at the impressive Lechfall waterfall near Füssen, where the turquoise Lech River rushes down with a powerful rush. From there, a picturesque path leads you through shady forests to the tranquil Obersee lake and further to the idyllically situated Alatsee lake with its emerald

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February 19, 2026

Does anyone have experience with this route during the current persistent rain? I'm wondering if the forest paths are very muddy at the moment...

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Lech Falls and the Bust of King Maximilian II

Obersee near Bad Faulenbach

Alatsee south shore

Rock gate at the Weißensee

Hahnenkopfweg Forest Trail

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