Bathing lakes around Fussen

Crystal-clear waters
for swimming in the Allgau

More than 10 lakes will await you around the Hotel Hechten. Enjoy the dreamlike lake landscape during a bike tour or a hiking tour around the lake in Fussen, right beside the water. Numerous lidos will invite you to swim, to bathe in the sun, to sail and to take boat trips. Also, fishers can discover some good spots for fishing.

To provide an overview of the many possibilities we want to introduce you to the most beautiful lakes in the surroundings:

Forggensee in the Königswinkel

biggest artificial reservoir in Germany
Location: about 1 miles from the Hotel Hechten
Possible activities: Swimming, boat trips, fishing, canoo tours, sailing, bike tours
Lidos: free public bathing places
Particular features: Evening boat trips with live music (in July & August)

Alpsee near Schwangau

considered one of the cleanest lakes in Germany
Location: ca. 3 miles from the Hotel Hechten, near the royal palaces
Possible activities: swimming, boat tours, hiking, fishing
Lidos: Pool at the Kleiner Alpsee
Particular features: museum of the Bavarian kings right at the lake

Hopfensee near Fussen

one of the warmest lakes in the Alpine foothills
Location: north of Fussen, ca. 3 miles from the Hotel Hechten
Possible activities: swimming, boat tours, surfing, sailing, fishing, hiking
Lidos: Swimming pool in Hopfen at the lake with a miniature golf course
Particular features: ideal for families with children

Weissensee in the Allgau region

Bathing lake from the ice age
Location: west of Fussen, ca. 3 miles from the Hotel Hechten
Possible activities: boat tours, hiking path around the lake, fishing
Lidos: Natural swimming pool with playground, quiet bathing places at the north bank
Particular features: garden near the St. Walpurga church

Alatsee near Fussen

Mountain lake on 842 m above sea level
Location: 500 m south of the Weissensee, ca. 4 miles from the Hotel Hechten
Possible activities: hiking paths, fishing, kneipp facilities
Lidos: public bathing places
Particular features: myths and legends around the "bleeding lake"

Beside the lakes listed here there are numerous other waters to discover, e.g. the Schwansee, the Mittersee, the Bannwaldsee or the Schwaltenweiher. More information can be obtained at the reception.

We wish you an unforgettable summer vacation in Fussen!