Mountain hikes King's Loop

Pinswang / Ammergau Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 11.4 km
Duration: 3:30 h

Scenic circular hike from Pinswang to Lake Alpsee and the Royal Castles.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 11.4 km
  • Duration: 3:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:404 hm
  • Elevation downhill:404 hm
Highest point890 m

Starting point

Pinswang Municipal Office

Finishing point

Pinswang Municipal Office
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 2 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

Hiking trail, mountain path, gravel path, paved road

Equipment

Hiking boots, hiking backpack, hiking poles, functional clothing, waterproof clothing, sun protection (sun cream, sunglasses and a hat), first aid kit, hiking map (printed or digital), mobile phone, plenty of water and food.
Equipment should always be adapted to the season, weather conditions and personal experience.
Source: TVB Naturparkregion Reutte

Description

The hike starts at the municipal office in Pinswang. Follow the hiking trail past Gutshof Schluxen towards the north. The trail winds its way uphill before continuing past the Schwangauer Gitter and across the border into Germany. From here, the Fürstenstraße leads you to Lake Alpsee and the Royal Castles. Continue along the Alpenrosenweg towards Ziegelwies, then follow the Kratzerweg back to Pinswang.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take regional bus line 100 or 101 to the "Pinswang Gemeindeamt" stop. There are a few more stops along the route that allows alternative entry- or exit points to the tour. Timetables and bus stops can be found at www.vvt.at.

  • Parking

    The Reutte Nature Park Region can be reached by car as well as by public transport: Arrival & Mobility

    Parking: Pinswang Municipal Office car park

Weather

Today

clear sky
11°C/1°C
5%0l5 km/h

Tue

clear sky
17°C/3°C
15%0l5 km/h

Wed

light rain
12°C/5°C
70%3l5 km/h

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