Weißensee (Füssen)➡️Pfronten-Steinach

🥾 Weißensee (Füssen) → Pfronten-Steinach 📅 Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025 💪 Difficulty: Intermediate 📏 Distance: 11.3 km 🕒 Duration: ~4h 15m (pure hiking) ⬆️ Elevation Gain: 580m | ⬇️ Loss: 530m 🏔️ Highest Point: 1,240m 🌍 Region: Füssen / Allgäu (border hike 🇩🇪↔️🇦🇹)

🚆 Transportation Outbound (Ulm → Weißensee Oberkirch): ▪️ Dep: 08:17 from Ulm Hbf ▪️ Arr: 10:36 at Weißensee Oberkirch (via Füssen) ⏱️ Duration: 2h 19m Return (Pfronten-Steinach → Ulm): ▪️ Dep: 19:36 from Pfronten-Steinach ▪️ Arr: 21:40 at Ulm Hbf ⏱️ Duration: 2h 04m 🗺️ Route & Highlights 10:36 – Arrival & Prep ▫️ Gear check, hydration, start hike 10:45 – 12:15 | Weißensee Section (2.59 km) 🌊 Highlight: Weißensee (Füssen) Westufer – crystal-clear lake views & boat area 12:15 – 13:30 | Alatsee Section (4.09 km) 🧺 Highlight: Alatsee (North shore) – perfect for lunch break, benches, swim spot 13:30 – 14:15 | Alpine Ascent (4.64 km) ⛰️ Highlight: Saloberalm – alpine hut, German-Austrian border, local cuisine 14:15 – 15:30 | Scenic Ridge Walk (4.91 km) 📸 Highlight: Vierseenblick – stunning view of 4 lakes: Weißensee, Hopfensee, Bannwaldsee, Forggensee 15:30 – 16:15 | Mountain Views (5.83 km) 🌲 Highlight: Lookout over Weißensee – perfect shaded rest/photo spot 16:15 – 17:30 | Border Ridge (7.22 km) 🚩 Highlight: Salober Peak – highest point of ridge + Luimentalsattel (pass) 17:30 – 18:45 | Castle Outlook (8.18–8.28 km) 🏰 Highlight: Falkensteiner Outlook – views of castle ruins & panoramic lake valleys 📖 Fact: King Ludwig II had castle plans here 18:45 – 19:30 | Final Descent (to 11.3 km) ▫️ Varied terrain descent to Pfronten-Steinach station ▫️ Board train back to Ulm

Free ( carry your Deutschland ticket)

🎒 Packing List Get food for entire day(Breakfast and Lunch) ✅ Waterproof hiking boots ✅ Layered clothing for elevation ✅ Rain jacket (20% rain chance) ✅ Trekking poles ✅ 2L water + snacks ✅ Swimwear (for Alatsee) ✅ Cash (Saloberalm) ✅ Camera

🌦️ Weather Outlook 20% rain chance – bring waterproofs! Clouds might make scenery even more magical ☁️🏔️ ⚠️ Safety Tips • Sure-footedness required in mountain areas • Rapid weather changes – be prepared • Emergency no.: 112 • Shelter option: Saloberalm • Border crossing: 🇩🇪 → 🇦🇹 on trail PS.: This is a casual, private outing. Everyone participates at their own responsibility and covers their own expenses.