Discover the Allgäu
Around the SCHLOSSANGER
Enjoy your HOLIDAY, organize your TRAVEL
Our Allgäu is one of the most beautiful travel regions in Germany: fantastic landscapes, extensive lake districts, breathtaking mountain scenery, both in summer and winter. The region offers a wide range of leisure activities for sporty visitors, adventurous families, ambitious culture vultures and leisurely connoisseurs.
Mountain biking
Around the SCHLOSSANGER there are plenty of tours of varying degrees of difficulty: Whether it's a daring single trail, a relaxed tour around one of the lakes in the valley or a classic marathon route over 3 peaks, the fantastic landscape will meet every demand and every challenge. Several professional partners offer our guests the best bike equipment and perfect service. We recommend:
Hiking
Hiking trails lead directly from the alp in all directions. The options are varied and depend solely on your wishes and fitness level. A walk around the lake, a hike through ruins and a journey into the past, or a classic long-distance hiking trail of the Allgäu hiking trilogy across the panoramic views and summit worlds. You decide, depending on the day and your mood, whether you prefer a leisurely or high alpine route.
Climbing
Professional climbers will find plenty of options from the Lechtal Alps via the Tannheimer Tal to the Breitenberg with Einstein and Aggenstein. The climbing garden in Pfronten-Kappel is very exciting for beginners. Climbing courses can be booked online via Pfronten-Tourismus. In bad weather, the bouldering and climbing hall in Rieden is a very good alternative.
Swimming in the natural lakes
Guests can reach the SCHLOSSANGER pond with its pleasantly soft moor water in just 2 minutes! Also in the immediate vicinity and away from tourism: the Kögelweiher and the Allatsee, above the Weissensee. Lake Alatsee is the subject of numerous legends, guarantees cool, fresh water thanks to its great depth and has recently served as the backdrop for numerous Allgäu thrillers ... Those who prefer a royal and historical experience can swim in the Alpsee or Schwansee lakes with views of Ludwig's castles and the Tegelberg in the background.
Surfing
Just like the Ora on Lake Garda, the early morning wind on Lake Weissensee drives the surfers of the Allgäu onto the water. This is where the surf scene meets early in the morning, as soon as winter has passed. The Forggensee, which was created between 1950 and 1954 as a reservoir of the Lech, is much larger and another Eldorado for surfers.
Sailing
At over 15 square kilometers, Forggensee is the fifth largest lake in Bavaria.
There are sailing schools and moorings in almost every village on the lake. In the middle of the lake, sailors enjoy the wind and weather - and a spectacular view of Neuschwanstein Castle. The Forggensee, the head reservoir of the Lech, is drained in winter, so the sailing season is limited.
Standup paddling (SUP)
This sport was historically reserved for the kings of Hawaii and can be practiced just as privileged in the beautiful Allgäu at Bannwaldsee, Forggensee and the other waters. On a special surfboard, you actively move forward in a standing position with the help of a paddle. The stand-up board offers a completely new perspective on the beautiful surroundings. Recommendation: SUP offers various courses and tours on Lake Forggensee, the equipment is available on site.
Paragliding
Free as a bird in the sky! Soaring silently from the summit down into the valley, feeling the updrafts and chasing over the mountain tops with a few wing beats - that must be how the eagles feel. During a tandem flight with a paraglider, a specially trained pilot controls your glider. And you can "sit" at the front. High above the ground, you can let the fresh wind blow around your nose and enjoy an indescribable feeling with fascinating views! Whether you are a passenger or a student pilot, we have all the options in Pfronten and the surrounding area. Depending on the wind and weather conditions, there are launch options on the Tegelberg, Breitenberg or in the Tannheimer Valley.
Tandem jump with a parachute
A parachute jump is one of the most fascinating experiences you can have in your life. You don't have to be an adrenaline junkie to do this. The feeling of free fall and endless freedom leaves no one who has ever been skydiving or experienced a tandem skydive untouched. You can experience this thrill - as a tandem jump or solo skydive with an experienced guide. In Leutkirch, about 45 minutes away from the SCHLOSSANGER, you can get a memory for eternity.
Climbing garden and archery
In the Höllschlucht forest ropes course in Pfronten-Kappel, you balance over narrow ropes and always feel the height in your whole body when well secured ... One more step and you reach the next platform: cool, done! 11 courses with over 100 varied tasks await you. The forest ropes course also offers a further challenge with archery at 3D targets: Your gaze glides along the arrow, aiming at the target.
You can feel the tension in your muscles, in your arch. Silence ... and you let go. Are you ready?
Travel time from SCHLOSSANGER: 12 minutes
The forest ropes course is closed in winter. It usually opens at Easter and the season then runs until the end of the Bavarian fall vacations.
KönigsCard experience: 3 hours of climbing are included free of charge (per day & per person).
Höllschlucht forest ropes course
Bürgermeister-Franz-Keller-Straße
87459 Pfronten-Kappel
Skiing
In the winter sports resort of Pfronten, skiers and snowboarders will find their happiness on the slopes in 3 ski areas: in the Pfronten-Steinach ski center, on the Hochalpe on the Breitenberg and the Sonnenlift in Pfronten-Röfleuten. A total of 13 cable cars and lifts with over 20 kilometers of slopes and a large fun park offer entertaining winter fun. If you still haven't had enough, you can go night skiing on one of the longest floodlit slopes in the Allgäu or enjoy après-ski in one of the cozy mountain huts.
With around 500 kilometers of pistes, the Allgäu ski region is Germany's largest ski area, family-friendly and versatile, and offers the right piste for beginners and advanced skiers: The Tannheimertal, Nesselwang or Höfen near Reutte, where the Hahnenkamm invites you to enjoy the magic of the slopes, are just a few minutes away.
The Pfronten ski school offers ski courses for beginners and returners.
Travel time from SCHLOSSANGER: 13 minutes
Open depending on weather and snow conditions.
KönigsCard Experience: A 3-hour ski pass is included for stays of two nights or more (per day).
Ski center Pfronten-Steinach
Crocus path 2
87459 Pfronten
Cross-country skiing
Whether classic gliding or sporty skating: in the Pfronten and Tannheim valleys, perfectly prepared and groomed trails invite you to discover winter cross-country skiing. A breathtaking mountain panorama and fantastic views of the fabulously snow-covered Allgäu landscape are constant companions. Breathe in the fresh winter air and take in the unforgettable impressions of nature - pure winter enjoyment. No wonder cross-country skiing is one of the healthiest sports of all.
If you haven't had enough of the gentle fun on two boards during the day, you can also use the night trail. We recommend the local ski school for beginners as well as experienced cross-country skiers: trained cross-country instructors not only teach the technique, but also have the latest rental equipment available.
The Tannheimer Tal with a total of 140 kilometers of trails is particularly versatile and only 20 minutes away from the SCHLOSSANGER. The cross-country ski trails with high-level competition routes as well as leisure routes for classic cross-country skiing and skating extend across the entire valley. In Nesselwängle, Grän, Zöblen, Schattwald, Tannheim or Jungholz it is only a few steps to the cross-country ski trail. Traveling from village to village and further afield is easy and convenient with the ski bus, which is free for holders of the guest card.
A classic is the 13-kilometer route from Tannheim to Vilsalpsee through the middle of the nature reserve. The circular trail from Tannheim past the Haldensee lake via Nesselwängle to the Gaichtpass is a little more sporty, but with an equally fantastic panorama. In winter, the lake is often frozen over and can be crossed. The trail is almost 19 kilometers long and leads through some of the most beautiful corners of the Tannheimer Tal.
Natural toboggan run
A face covered in snow, lumps of ice in your hair and the wind in your face - that's what the longest natural toboggan run in the Allgäu feels like. Sledging fans of all ages can take the Breitenberg cable car and the short ride on the four-seater chairlift up to 1,677m. Before heading downhill on runners, the Hochalp-Hütte and the Berghaus Allgäu invite you onto their sun terraces.
The spectacular view of the Pfronten valley is only surpassed by the panoramic view from the summit of the Breitenberg, which can be reached from here in a half-hour winter hike. As a reward, you can enjoy the surrounding peaks of the Allgäu and Tyrolean Alps as well as a hearty snack in the Ostlerhütte.
From the top station of the chairlift, it's time to set off on the gigantic, 6.5-kilometre-long toboggan run - an exhilarating experience of a very special kind. Back in the valley, a bus takes the tobogganers and their sledges back to the Breitenbergbahn valley station.
Travel time from SCHLOSSANGER: 13 minutes
Open from December 20 to the end of March, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm (snow conditions permitting). Shutdowns possible in bad weather (storm, rain). Revision times depending on snow and winter sports conditions.
KönigsCard Experience: One toboggan ticket included (per day).
Natural toboggan run
Breitenberg valley station
Tiroler Straße 176
87459 Pfronten
Horse-drawn sleigh
With two horsepower through the Pfrontner valley! The winter landscape passes by, the horses snort and steam, and you enjoy the relaxed ride wrapped up in a warm woolen blanket. Whether an hour's ride with a picnic break or a tour to the Kögelweiher pond with a stop at the Kögelhof: both have their charm. We are happy to organize the timetable!
Wieskirche
The Wieskirche church in the Pfaffenwinkel is easily accessible from us, and the 40-minute drive past the royal castles alone is an experience. The rococo pilgrimage church "Zum gegeißelten Heiland auf der Wies" was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984. In the landscape between the rivers Lech, Ammer and Loisach, the southern Ammersee and the southern end of Lake Starnberg up to the Ammergau mountains, churches and monasteries are closer together than anywhere else, explaining the term "Pfaffenwinkel" with benevolent respect:
The Welfenmünster of the former Premonstratensian monastery in Steingaden, which commissioned the construction of the Wieskirche in the 18th century, the former monastery church in Rottenbuch, the monastery village of Polling, which was awarded the Europa Nostra Prize for special services to cultural heritage, the Romanesque basilica in Altenstadt, the Wessobrunn monastery with the Wessobrunner Prayer and the numerous small, beautifully decorated village churches are also worth a visit with their many sacred sights.
Travel time from SCHLOSSANGER: 43 minutes.
Open all year round
Catholic pilgrimage curacy foundation St. Josef - Wies
Wies 12
86989 Steingaden
Royal castles
World-famous: the castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Both castles are only a few kilometers away from the town center of Füssen and attract over 1.5 million visitors every year. A visit to the castle is already a highlight in summer, and in winter it is a very special experience. The horse-drawn carriage ride up to Neuschwanstein Castle is the best tip for romantics. Our guests can also reach Hohenschwangau Castle in less than half an hour. The Museum of the Bavarian Kings also allows visitors to experience the history of the Wittelsbach dynasty up close.
Neuschwanstein Castle
Travel time from SCHLOSSANGER: 25 minutes
Open all year round
Ticket Center Hohenschwangau
Alpseestrasse 12
87645 Hohenschwangau
Hohenschwangau Castle
Travel time from SCHLOSSANGER: 25 minutes
Open all year round
Ticket Center Hohenschwangau
Alpseestrasse 12
87645 Hohenschwangau
Rottenbuch Monastery
The Rottenbuch monastery and the canons based there determined ecclesiastical and secular life in the Ammertal and Werdenfelser Land until secularization in 1803. The basilica style of the church, which was built soon after its foundation, has been preserved, and despite changes in the 18th century, the medieval spatial concept still remains.
Unusual for the Bavarian region is the construction of an intersecting transept and the exposure of the tower. The frescoes in the interior are among Matthäus Günther's best works. The lavish stucco work seems to supersede all other architectural forms; the idea of Bavarian church rococo is perfectly realized. The trip to the monastery along the romantic road can be perfectly combined with a visit to the Wieskirche church, Ettal monastery or the castles.
Travel time from SCHLOSSANGER: 47 minutes
Open all year round
Rottenbuch Monastery
Klosterhof 42
82401 Rottenbuch
Ettal Monastery
Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian founded the Benedictine monastery of Ettal in 1330 and the church was completed in 1370 after 40 years of construction. The pious vow foundation was linked to practical purposes, such as securing traffic routes, developing the area and establishing foundations. In 1710, the Ettal monastery functioned as a knights' academy and was one of the most important secondary schools of the time. After a major fire and destruction, the monastery complex is redesigned by the court architect Enrico Zucalli to the form it still has today.
The central building with its 12-sided floor plan impresses above all with its outstanding stucco decoration by Johann Baptist Zimmermann and Johann Georg Üblherr as well as the ceiling fresco. The sacristy, painted by J. J. Zeiller in 1747, is still considered the most beautiful rococo sacristy in southern Germany.
Travel time from SCHLOSSANGER: 1:05 hours
Open all year round
Ettal Monastery
Kaiser-Ludwig-Platz 1
82488 Ettal
Kempten (lat. Cambodonum)
Kempten is a perfect city for shopping, and in many ways a highlight for culture and history. The oldest written city in Germany is still clearly recognizable today as the Roman provincial capital: temple district, small thermal baths, forum with basilica ... In its accompanying exhibition with unique finds, the Archaeological Park provides an exciting insight into everyday life two millennia ago ...
from the worship of pagan gods to ancient architecture and bathing culture in the Roman Empire on the high banks of the Iller.
Travel time from SCHLOSSANGER: 32 minutes
Open March 1 to November 30, Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm.
Also open on Mondays on public holidays.
Cambodunum Archaeological Park (APC)
Cambodunumweg 3
87437 Kempten
Brewery tour
Braugasthof Falkenstein in Pfronten-Ried is a small brewery, which makes this tour all the more intense. Master brewer Stefan Rottenbucher explains the great art of brewing beer with knowledge, understanding and humor. The subsequent beer tasting can be combined with a hearty Weißwurst meal. If you register in good time, we will plan this very informative event for 6 or more participants.
Brewery inn Falkenstein
Allgäuer Street 28
87459 Pfronten
Zugspitze
At 2,962 m, the Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany and one of the Alps' prime viewing mountains. In good weather, you can enjoy the 4-country view of the two- and three-thousand-meter peaks - and the only four-thousand-meter peak in the Eastern Alps.
You can reach the summit directly from Ehrwald with the Tiroler Zugspitzbahn. Even the ascent in the 100-passenger panoramic cabins is an experience. You glide almost silently up the mountain, overcoming a height difference of 1,725 m in just 10 minutes.
If you want to enjoy the distant winter views while skiing, the Zugspitzplatt is the place to be. The altitude and the glacier guarantee snow throughout the winter season.
You can also get to the Zugspitze from Garmisch-Partenkirchen: either by taking the train first or directly from Eibsee with the Zugspitzbahn, which opened in 2018.
Arrival time Ehrwald from SCHLOSSANGER: 51 minutes
Open all year round, the cable cars to the top run at different times. Attention regarding the revision times!
Tiroler Zugspitzbahn
Obermoos 1
6632 Ehrwald
Austria
Travel time Garmisch-Partenkirchen from SCHLOSSANGER: 1 HOUR 6 minutes
Zugspitze cable car
Am Eibsee 6
82491 Grainau
Hiking
Hiking trails lead directly from the alp in all directions. The options are varied and depend solely on your wishes and fitness level. A walk around the lake, a hike through ruins and an exciting journey into the past, or perhaps a classic long-distance hiking trail of the Allgäu hiking trilogy across the panoramic views and summit worlds. You decide, depending on the day and your mood, whether you prefer a leisurely or high alpine route. Tips:
Swimming in the natural lakes
Guests can reach the SCHLOSSANGER pond with its pleasantly soft moor water in just 2 minutes! Also in the immediate vicinity and away from tourism: the Kögelweiher and the Allatsee, above the Weissensee. Lake Allatsee is the subject of numerous legends, always guarantees cool, fresh water thanks to its great depth and has recently served as the backdrop for numerous Allgäu thrillers ... Those who prefer a royal and historical experience can swim in the Alpsee or Schwansee lakes with a view of Ludwig's castles and the Tegelberg in the background.
Climbing garden and archery
In the Höllschlucht forest ropes course in Pfronten-Kappel, you balance over narrow ropes and always feel the height in your whole body when well secured ... One more step and you reach the next platform: cool, done! 11 courses with over 100 varied tasks await you. The forest ropes course also offers a further challenge with archery at 3D targets: Your gaze glides along the arrow, aiming at the target. You can feel the tension in your muscles, in your arch. Silence ... and you let go. Are you ready?
Travel time from SCHLOSSANGER: 12 minutes
The forest ropes course is closed in winter. It usually opens at Easter and the season then runs until the end of the Bavarian fall vacations.
KönigsCard experience: 3 hours of climbing are included free of charge (per day & per person).
Höllschlucht forest ropes course
Bürgermeister-Franz-Keller-Straße
87459 Pfronten-Kappel
Skiing
In the winter sports resort of Pfronten, skiers and snowboarders will find their happiness on the slopes in 3 ski areas: in the Pfronten-Steinach ski center, on the Hochalpe on the Breitenberg and the Sonnenlift in Pfronten-Röfleuten. A total of 13 cable cars and lifts with over 20 kilometers of slopes and a large fun park offer entertaining winter fun. If you still haven't had enough, you can go night skiing on one of the longest floodlit slopes in the Allgäu or enjoy après-ski in one of the cozy mountain huts.
With around 500 kilometers of pistes, the Allgäu ski region is Germany's largest ski area, family-friendly and versatile, and offers the right piste for beginners and advanced skiers: The Tannheimertal, Nesselwang or Höfen near Reutte, where the Hahnenkamm invites you to enjoy the magic of the slopes, are just a few minutes away.
The Pfronten ski school offers ski courses for beginners and returners.
Travel time from SCHLOSSANGER: 13 minutes
Open depending on weather and snow conditions.
KönigsCard Experience: A 3-hour ski pass is included for stays of two nights or more (per day).
Ski center Pfronten-Steinach
Crocus path 2
87459 Pfronten
Natural toboggan run
A face covered in snow, lumps of ice in your hair and the wind in your face - that's what the longest natural toboggan run in the Allgäu feels like. Sledging fans of all ages can take the Breitenberg cable car and the short ride on the four-seater chairlift up to 1,677m. Before heading downhill on runners, the Hochalp-Hütte and the Berghaus Allgäu invite you onto their sun terraces.
The spectacular view of the Pfronten valley is only surpassed by the panoramic view from the summit of the Breitenberg, which can be reached from here in a half-hour winter hike. As a reward, you can enjoy the surrounding peaks of the Allgäu and Tyrolean Alps as well as a hearty snack in the Ostlerhütte.
From the top station of the chairlift, it's time to set off on the gigantic, 6.5-kilometre-long toboggan run - an exhilarating experience of a very special kind. Back in the valley, a bus takes the tobogganers and their sledges back to the Breitenbergbahn valley station.
Travel time from SCHLOSSANGER: 13 minutes
Open from December 20 to the end of March, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm (snow conditions permitting). Shutdowns possible in bad weather (storm, rain). Revision times depending on snow and winter sports conditions.
KönigsCard Experience: One toboggan ticket included (per day).
Natural toboggan run
Breitenberg valley station
Tiroler Straße 176
87459 Pfronten
Horse-drawn sleigh
With two horsepower through the Pfrontner valley! The winter landscape passes by, the horses snort and steam, and you enjoy the relaxed ride wrapped up in a warm woolen blanket. Whether an hour's ride with a picnic break or a tour to the Kögelweiher pond with a stop at the Kögelhof: both have their charm. We are happy to organize the timetable!
Royal castles
World-famous: the castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Both castles are only a few kilometers away from the town center of Füssen and attract over 1.5 million visitors every year. A visit to the castle is already a highlight in summer, and in winter it is a very special experience. The horse-drawn carriage ride up to Neuschwanstein Castle is the best tip for romantics. Our guests can also reach Hohenschwangau Castle in less than half an hour. The Museum of the Bavarian Kings also allows visitors to experience the history of the Wittelsbach dynasty up close.
Neuschwanstein Castle
Travel time from SCHLOSSANGER: 25 minutes
Open all year round
Ticket Center Hohenschwangau
Alpseestrasse 12
87645 Hohenschwangau
Hohenschwangau Castle
Travel time from SCHLOSSANGER: 25 minutes
Open all year round
Ticket Center Hohenschwangau
Alpseestrasse 12
87645 Hohenschwangau
Zugspitze
At 2,962 m, the Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany and one of the Alps' prime viewing mountains. In good weather, you can enjoy the 4-country view of the two- and three-thousand-meter peaks - and the only four-thousand-meter peak in the Eastern Alps.
You can reach the summit directly from Ehrwald with the Tiroler Zugspitzbahn. Even the ascent in the 100-passenger panoramic cabins is an experience. You glide almost silently up the mountain, overcoming a height difference of 1,725 m in just 10 minutes.
If you want to enjoy the distant winter views while skiing, the Zugspitzplatt is the place to be. The altitude and the glacier guarantee snow throughout the winter season.
You can also get to the Zugspitze from Garmisch-Partenkirchen: either by taking the train first or directly from Eibsee with the Zugspitzbahn, which opened in 2018.
Arrival time Ehrwald from SCHLOSSANGER: 51 minutes
Open all year round, the cable cars to the top run at different times. Attention regarding the revision times!
Tiroler Zugspitzbahn
Obermoos 1
6632 Ehrwald
Austria
Travel time Garmisch-Partenkirchen from SCHLOSSANGER: 1 HOUR 6 minutes
Zugspitze cable car
Am Eibsee 6
82491 Grainau
Alpspitze summer toboggan run
The longest summer toboggan run in the Allgäu is located in Nesselwang and is just a stone's throw away from the SCHLOSSANGER. It is considered one of the most beautiful and best toboggan runs in the Alps, is one kilometer long and offers 13 bends, 2 jumps and even a tunnel.
You can ride on single or double seats: this means that even smaller children from the age of three can safely enjoy the fun for the whole family together with an adult.
Travel time from SCHLOSSANGER: 17 minutes
Open in summer, usually from Easter after the mountain railroads have been overhauled
KönigsCard experience: One toboggan ride with ascent (per day)
Alpspitzbahn summer toboggan run
Alpspitzweg 5
87484 Nesselwang