The Legacy of the Whetstone Makers - Section Schwangau - Trauchgau

The route starts in Hohenschwangau, precisely at the Gipsmühle. Unfortunately, the Gipsmühle was destroyed by fire in 1988 and was not rebuilt, so you will find an impressive ruin here. Now continue hiking, turn right and follow the signs "Reith-Alpe" and "Rohrkopfhütte/Schutzengelweg". At the Reith-Alpe (operating in summer), keep right until you reach the Rauthbach, cross it and walk along the Schutzengelweg to the Rohrkopfhütte.
At the Rohrkopfhütte, you can comfortably sit on the terrace, enjoy the view and a snack. Refreshed, hike for about 20 minutes further until you reach the Drehhütte, where you can savor South Tyrolean specialties. Then continue your hike. On a small trail head towards the Mühlberger Älpele, and then continue slightly downhill to the junction "Buchenberg".
Stroll leisurely along the forest road and you will reach the entrance to the circular route "Buchenberg". Here you can decide whether to turn left and stop at the Buchenbergalm to enjoy the beautiful view or turn right and walk down the road to reach the center of Buching. Once in Buching, hike along the outskirts heading towards Halblech and from there directly further to Trauchgau.
Upon arrival in Trauchgau, you will find the sign to the "Village Museum," which is definitely worth a visit. From here, just walk down Austraße to the left and you will reach the town hall or the Steingadener Straße, where you will also find the bus stop that will take you back to the starting point.

Use public transport!
-Bus stop in Hohenschwangau "Hohenschwangau-Königsschlösser"

-Bus stop in Trauchgau "Steingadener Straße"

Timetable available on the train website at www.bahn.de 

More information about the hiking trail: www.wetzsteinmacher.de 

Opening hours and information about the village museum in Trauchgau
Am Feuerwehrhaus 3, 87642 Halblech

The former Trauchgau farmhouse at “Hölzler” (house name) was considered a noble farm around 1500 and belonged to the monastery St. Mang in Füssen. Exhibits include items from agriculture, forestry, alpine farming, crafts, as well as living quarters and household items, a classroom, and the clockwork of a church tower clock.

Opening hours:

Early July to mid-September, Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Group tours by appointment. Tel.: 08368 285 or 9122222
www.halblech.de