König-Ludwig-Weg
145.2 km from Rothenfeld. Along the way you climb 1,901 m and descend 1,968 m; the highest point is at 984 m. Walking time about 41 h – comfortably done in 8 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 12 °C
Along the way
- km 11.8 Aussichtspunkt über Maisinger Schlucht Viewpoint
- km 15.4 Strandbad Starnberg Bathing spot
- km 20.2 Elisabeth-Quelle Spring
- km 50.1 St. Ulrichsquelle Spring
- km 60.7 Hoher Peißenberg Summit · 988 m
- km 60.8 Observationsplatform auf dem Kirchdach Viewpoint
- km 83.8 Haareck Summit · 858 m
- km 88.1 Alpenpanorama Viewpoint
- km 91.2 Nagelfluhfelsen Viewpoint
- km 100.5 Kühberg Summit · 858 m
- km 103.5 Badeplatz Hegratsrieder See Bathing spot
- km 105.5 Vogelberg Summit · 827 m
- km 113.0 Berzenkopf Summit · 892 m
- km 114.3 Naturbadeplatz Schwansee Bathing spot
- km 114.8 Kienberg Summit · 996 m
- km 115.4 Kalvarienberg ✝ Summit · 953 m
- km 115.7 Hutlersberg Summit · 921 m
- km 115.7 Kanzel Viewpoint
- km 116.0 Magnusblick Viewpoint
- km 116.0 Quaglioblick Viewpoint
- km 121.3 Burg Viewpoint
- km 121.4 Mechtildisbrunnen Spring
- km 125.6 Monopteros Viewpoint
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 8 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Nagelfluhfelsen
Stage ends near Monopteros
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “König-Ludwig-Weg” trail?
About 145.2 km. The route is not fully continuous in the map data, so the real length may be a little longer.
How much elevation gain does the “König-Ludwig-Weg” trail have?
About 1,901 m of ascent and 1,968 m of descent. The lowest point is at 533 m, the highest at 984 m.
How long does the “König-Ludwig-Weg” trail take?
Plan for about 41 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 8 daily stages.
Can I follow the “König-Ludwig-Weg” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Elevation and walking time are estimates – signs and closures on site take precedence.