Mountain hike Marienbrückenweg

By bus or car, you reach the Tegelbergbahn valley station – the starting point of the beautiful mountain hike. Then you walk along the Pöllat, over the old Gipsmühle to Hohenschwangau. Once there, follow the signs toward "Neuschwanstein Castle" and "Marienbrücke". Here, you can also take the shuttle bus, which operates there, to Marienbrücke. Now you cross the world-famous Marienbrücke. There, you are offered a spectacular view of Neuschwanstein Castle and the Pöllat. “This spot is one of the most beautiful to be found, sacred and unreachable,” once raved King Ludwig II of the approximately 400-meter-long Pöllat gorge, which impressively shows the power of nature. Next, follow the signs for "Tegelberg". The hike now becomes demanding and steep, surefootedness is required. But the route repeatedly rewards with particularly beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and lakes. If you are lucky, you may see a chamois or two. Just under two hours (about 5 km) after crossing the Marienbrücke, you reach the summit of Tegelberg. Here, you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the town of Schwangau, the Forggensee, and the foothills of the Allgäu Alps and refresh yourself at the panoramic restaurant or the Tegelberghaus after the hike. Afterwards, you can take the Tegelbergbahn back down to the starting point. Of course, you can also hike down the Tegelberg (4.1 km descent).

We recommend: weather-appropriate clothing, hiking boots, poles, drinks, snacks, and a first aid kit.

Coming from the B17 or Schwangau in the direction of "Tegelbergbahn" (Tegelbergstraße).

Paid parking lot at the Tegelberg valley station.

Numerous dining options at Tegelberg and in Hohenschwangau can be found here.

The route can also be hiked in reverse: first take the cable car up to Tegelberg and then descend via the Marienbrückenweg down to Marienbrücke and Hohenschwangau. From here, you can also take the public bus back to the parking lot at Tegelbergbahn.