Alpsee bei Hohenschwangau
- Area
- 0.88 km²
- Max. depth
- 62 m
- Altitude
- 814 m
- From Munich
- 2 hrs
Alpsee bei Hohenschwangau: a lake in Allgäu and Lake Constance at 814 m, covering 0.88 km² and up to 62 m deep. Alpsee lies at the foot of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles. After a castle tour you can swim here or walk the lakeside path.
About Alpsee bei Hohenschwangau
The lake covers 88 hectares, reaches 62 m and sits at 814 m. Hohenschwangau, the Wittelsbach summer residence, rises right above it. King Ludwig II grew up here.
Can you swim here?
The lido on the north shore offers a swim with a castle view. The water is cool but very clean.
Which walks are there?
The loop is about 5 km and takes around 1.5 hours, alternating rock shore and forest.
- Alpsee Loop at Hohenschwangau: 5 km, Easy
How do you get there?
Buses run from Füssen station to Hohenschwangau. Car parks below the castles are paid and fill quickly in summer.
Towns on the shore: Schwangau, Hohenschwangau. Travel time from Munich is a rough estimate by car or train. Area, depth and altitude from Wikipedia and Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Alpsee walk?
About 1.5 hours for 5 km.
Can you swim in Alpsee?
Yes, at the lido on the north shore.
Is it the same as Großer Alpsee?
No. This lake is at Hohenschwangau; Großer Alpsee is at Immenstadt.
