Falkenstein round about Mary’s grotto

Hiking

Tour data

9.81km

861 - 1,232m

Distance

508hm

514hm

Ascent

04:00h

Duration

Brief description: Via the impressive Mary’s grotto to the highest castle ruin in Germany (1,268 m).
Difficulty: medium
Rating: Technique

Fitness

Landscape

Experience
Starting point: Shooters home in Roßmoos
Route: Roßmoos hamlet
0.2 km

Benken hamlet
1.4 km

Pfronten town
3.2 km

Manzenberg (1,140 m)peak
5.2 km

Falkenstein (1,267 m)peak
6.7 km

Neuschwansteinblick viewpoint
6.8 km

PAVO restaurant
6.8 km

Restaurant 1250 restaurant
6.8 km

Roßmoos hamlet
9.5 km

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Description: This hike takes you once around the Falkenstein. A varied tour, where you are on the way over root and forest paths to the Mary’s grotto and castle ruins Falkenstein. Panoramic views of the foothills of the Alps with its many lakes are guaranteed: Enjoy the magnificent view from the ruin to the mountains Schlicke, Breitenberg and Aggenstein. King Ludwig II wanted to realize his next castle at this prominent place.
Highest point: 1,232 m
Endpoint: Shooters home in Roßmoos
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
Equipment: Especially after rainy days, the path is often still wet and very slippery. Hiking poles and hiking boots with good tread are therefore highly recommended.