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NEUSCHWANSTEIN
Running Route
Hard
11.24 km
826 m
Against the unique backdrop of the Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles, 120 kilometres of well maintained hiking trails await nature lovers, families and mountaineers in Schwangau, found in South West Bavaria, Germany.
Built in the late 19th century by a shy king in order to withdraw from public life – today Neuschwanstein in is one of the most popular of all the palaces and castles in Europe. Every year 1.4 million people visit "the castle of the fairy-tale king" and it makes the perfect Alpine
setting for a picturesque trail run.
Nestled on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau (from where this run begins)
the trail propels you vertically up the spine of Tegelbergkopf, almost as steep as Neuschwanstein Castle’s stupendous turrets. With looming views above the castle and surrounding landscapes, the trail tops out at 5,198ft before descending on a giddy drop through the Täfelessattel hiking area onto the wide pistes that are popular with skiers come winter. The Tegelberg Cable Car running overhead, return to the Cable Station before
returning through Alpine meadows to the start where a cold Pilsner awaits.
Built in the late 19th century by a shy king in order to withdraw from public life – today Neuschwanstein in is one of the most popular of all the palaces and castles in Europe. Every year 1.4 million people visit "the castle of the fairy-tale king" and it makes the perfect Alpine
setting for a picturesque trail run.
Nestled on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau (from where this run begins)
the trail propels you vertically up the spine of Tegelbergkopf, almost as steep as Neuschwanstein Castle’s stupendous turrets. With looming views above the castle and surrounding landscapes, the trail tops out at 5,198ft before descending on a giddy drop through the Täfelessattel hiking area onto the wide pistes that are popular with skiers come winter. The Tegelberg Cable Car running overhead, return to the Cable Station before
returning through Alpine meadows to the start where a cold Pilsner awaits.
Created By
Seana Forbes
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuschwansteinstraße Climb | 0.42 km | 87 m | 20.2% |
| Oberhalb Mariebrücke Abzweig zu Gelbe Wand direkt | 3.50 km | 565 m | 15.9% |