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Edit event: Geocultural hike from Alpsee to Hopfensee
T3 - Geocultural hike from Alpsee to Hopfensee
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Geocultural hike from Alpsee to Hopfensee
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Description
Epic description below courtesy of Marco 😉
Trains:
Outbound, Gleis 31
Return:
Please ensure you have:
1) enough fitness
2) please bring cash (many huts don´t accept card)
3) Team spirit. So put always an eye to the group and no gaps in the group please.
4) Motivation to join the event. At latest you can unjoin event 12 hours before. Thanks for understanding.
5) Train could be packed and it would be nice to sit together!
Are you free this Friday and want to enjoy the sunny day in this beginning Spring in Nature? Then join me for this hike.
We’ll explore crystal-clear lakes, walk through peaceful
forests, learn interesting geological data, climb to a panoramic
mountain chapel and discover historic ruins—all while enjoying
spectacular views of Neuschwanstein Castle and the surrounding Alps.
Our
journey begins at the beautiful Alpsee, a lake with postcard-perfect
reflections of Schwangau castles. From here, we’ll take a scenic path to
Schwansee, a lovely lake surrounded by meadows and forests.
At
the northeastern corner of the lake we catch a section of the
GEOgränzerGänger hiking trail, a joint project of the Füssen Forest
Adventure Center, the municipalities of Schwangau, and Pinswang. It was
funded by the EU (INTERREG IV), the Republic of Austria, and the Free
State of Bavaria.
The
idea of the GEOgrenzGÄNGER was born out of the region's geological
features. Various interactive stations provide interesting information
about the geological features along the trail.
Starting
at Schwansee, the transformation of a landscape becomes visible,
determined by the social and economic conditions of the respective
times. The path continues to the royal quarry. This is where the facade
stones for Neuschwanstein Castle were quarried, also known as
Alterschrofer marble. Soon after, you come to the Schwangau lime kiln.
Lime burning was an important craft for the rural population for
centuries. The path continues towards Füssen. You soon reach the station
"The Birth of a Cave". At first glance, you see a massive limestone
rock face crisscrossed with many small cracks. Water penetrates along
these cracks, and when it freezes, the ice bursts stones from the rock
face. This is called frost heave. Over the course of millennia, a small
cave was formed.
The
next stop offers a fabulous view of Füssen's old town. The information
panel here explains that the Lech River has been the lifeline of
Füssen's population for centuries, a waterway for local mineral
resources and a source of energy.
Next,
we’ll hike up to Calvarienberg, a small mountain with one of the
best viewpoints in the region. From the top, you’ll see Neuschwanstein
Castle, Hohenschwangau, and the entire Füssen area that gets often
overlooked. We hike then down to Lech River banks and we proceed towards
the next lake: Forggensee.
Forggensee
is a large artificial lake in Bavaria, Germany, near Füssen and the
famous Neuschwanstein Castle. Created in the 1950s as a reservoir for
the Lech River, it is the largest lake in the Allgäu region. During
summer, it offers stunning alpine views and various water activities
like sailing, swimming, and kayaking. In winter, when the water level is
lowered, remnants of old roads and buildings reappear interestingly.
We finally catch the Eschach trail till the last lake of today: Hopfensee.
Known
as the “Allgäu Riviera.” Here, you can relax by the water and, if you
like, grab a coffee at a lakeside café and we most probably gonna stop
there for a break.
Our
final stop is the Hopfensee Ruins, the remains of an ancient fortress
with stunning views over the lake—a perfect ending to our adventure!
The
so-called "Hopfensee Ruins" refer to the remains of Burg Hopfen, one of
the oldest stone castles in Bavaria. Hopfen was first mentioned in a document in 1172: Kunrat and Herung "de
Hophen" lived at the castle above Lake Hopfensee as feudal lords of Duke
Welf VI. The castle was strategically positioned
on a hill overlooking Hopfensee, offering breathtaking views of the Alps
and controlling trade routes in the region. By
the 14th century, the castle lost its importance and fell into
disrepair. Eventually, it was abandoned and left to decay. Today, only a
few remnants of its walls remain, but the site is a popular hiking
destination due to its historical significance and stunning panorama of
the surrounding landscape.
We finally hike back to the western shores of Hopfensee and we hike till Hopferau train station.
I
am not a professional guide, hiking can be risky. Everybody is
responsible for him/herself and must familiarize yourself with the route, GPX and its
requirements.
Looking forward to see you!! 😊
Good to know
Waterproof hiking boots
Cash
Deutschland ticket
Layers - there may be a rain shower in the morning but be approx 15 degrees and sunny in the afternoon.
Food/drinks for the way, but I’ll check if there’s a hütte on the route.
Comments
Deborah
6 months ago
WhatsApp group link sent via email. Please join if you intend to come tomorrow. I’ll not be fielding questions late at night.
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