Activities

Here, you can kill two birds with one stone: The Terra Nostra I nature trail explains the area’s cultural, historical, and geological features at various stations along a 4-kilometer loop. The Klobunzeleweg follows the same route but offers interactive stations for young hikers. From the forest phone to the climbing spider, there’s plenty to discover here! The starting and ending point is the parking lot at Kuhstall Weiher, right next to the “Römerbad” archaeological site—an exciting hike for all ages!

The Terra Nostra II trail is 6 km long and follows a scenic route from the picturesque Kuhstallweiher pond to Rieder, through the idyllic Hochwieswald forest, and back via the historic plague cemetery. The tour is also ideal for active Nordic walking enthusiasts. Along the way, 13 informational panels provide insights into natural history and local history—and at the end, the fascinating “Römerbad” archaeological site invites you to stop by!

The Clemens-Wenzeslaus Trail begins in the heart of Marktoberdorf and follows in the footsteps of its famous namesake to one of his favorite spots—the temple at the end of the beautiful avenue of lime trees. Along the nearly 6-kilometer trail, informational signs share stories and historical facts about Marktoberdorf’s most famous resident—immerse yourself in the world of the Elector!

Meadow-walkers, water-walkers, sky-scalers—in harmony with nature on the Allgäu Hiking Trilogy!

Join us on one of the 53 stages of the 876-kilometer trail network that winds through the entire Allgäu region. And then tackle the next stage, and the next, and the next... and the journey itself becomes the destination!

The three loops—Meadow Walkers, Water Runners, and Sky Climbers—allow you to experience diverse elevations and landscapes. Discover how the Allgäu became this distinctive cultural landscape. Immerse yourself in the mystical stories of our ancestors, walk in the footsteps of our King Ludwig II, and become part of these stories. In Marktoberdorf, the Wiesengänger and Wasserläufer routes meet. On the town walk, you’ll learn why we’re located in the heart of this legendary region! Let our local gossip Zenzi tell you spine-tinglingly beautiful anecdotes from the old Oberdorf. The next day, the journey continues toward new adventures—just follow the signs with the little stone men. By the way, you can simply set off—we’ll take care of your luggage and always bring it to wherever you are.

Rocky giants, wooded hills, vast meadows, wild rivers, and tranquil lakes. The castle park is a natural paradise that captivated the “Fairy-Tale King” Ludwig II even as a child. Later, this romantic figure crowned the landscape with his famous Neuschwanstein Castle. At its foot, nature appears as if it were a landscaped garden created specifically for this purpose—a true castle park. A space to dream, find inspiration, and create something new. Exploring it on a hike allows time to immerse yourself deeply in nature and the places with their many stories, myths, and legends, and step by step to reconnect with yourself or challenge yourself physically in the higher elevations.

Three Main Routes – Experience Scenic Diversity

Three distinct landscapes and elevations characterize the Schlosspark. They can be experienced primarily along the three main routes: the Königsalpen Route, 121 kilometers long; the Logenplatz Route, 124 kilometers; and the Idyllegarten Route, 96 kilometers. Designed as multi-day stages, each hiker can decide for themselves how many kilometers and elevation gain they want to and are able to cover in a day. On some routes, it is also possible to hike just one stage as a day trip and use trains and buses to return to the starting point. Some of the stages follow the long-distance hiking trail network of the Allgäu Hiking Trilogy (www.wandertrilogie-allgaeu.de) and, in these cases, are marked using its signage system. They complement the professional and excellent hiking opportunities in the Allgäu. All trails are very well marked and easily accessible. For the most part, they run along forest, meadow, and gravel paths; at higher elevations, they follow mountain trails; and in the lowlands, they are partly on paved surfaces to allow farmers easier access to their fields. They maintain and manage meadows and forests, thereby playing a decisive role in shaping the appearance of this mature, beautiful cultural landscape.

Pilgrimage from Munich to Lake Constance—a total distance of about 250 km. Marktoberdorf lies right in the middle and serves as both the destination and starting point for several route options: from Auerberg, the trail leads through the Geltnachtal valley to here and continues on to Oberthingau or Görisried. You can rest at our pilgrim hosts’ accommodations before continuing to follow the small blue signs with the scallop shell. The paths mostly lead along country roads past chapels and wayside shrines—find peace and reflection!