Forggensee route
Information & interesting facts
With around 1000 meters of elevation, the route is not exactly "easy." Enjoy the alpine touch around the Tannheimer Tal.
Recommended season:
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Loop
- Refreshment stops available
- Cultural/historical value
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Faunistic highlights
Among cyclists, the Tannheimer Tal has been known for some time, as in 2001 the peloton of the Austrian Cycling Tour passed through the valley. In 2005, the cycling pros of the Bayern Rundfahrt started the opening stage on Tyrolean soil and were rewarded with the mountain classification Tannheimer Tal and the mountain classification Jungholz. Even professionals noticed the scenic charms of the "probably most beautiful high valley in Europe." Lush green meadows, Lake Haldensee, and a beautiful mountain backdrop accompanied the pros on their competition kilometers. Thus, the Tannheimer Tal has also developed into an ideal region for targeted training or extensive routes. "The Tannheimer Tal is an ideal starting point for long road bike routes to the surrounding regions such as Lake Constance or the Arlberg," said Michael Keller, managing director of the Tourism Association Tannheimer Tal and former mountain bike national coach of Austria. Cyclists find not only an ideal base in the Tannheimer Tal but also a wide range of accommodation options. From 5-star hotels to private rooms, you can choose your accommodation. After a nice ride, relax and recharge your batteries. - The Tannheimer Tal
Directions:Start at the tourist information in Tannheim heading east. At the Grän/Haldensee intersection, turn left onto L261 and through the Engetal to the former customs office Fallmühle down to Pfronten to the main road. Turn left and in the town center after a 90-degree left turn, turn right towards Füssen. At the roundabout go straight and continue along the road until the outskirts of Eisenberg. Turn right to Hopferau and in the center of Hopferau turn left to Heinen. In Heinen turn right and follow the road to Lanegg. Continue past the well-known excursion destination Beichelstein to Seeg. In the center of Seeg, turn right to Roßhaupten. At the beginning of Roßhaupten, turn right and follow the road to Rieden. In Rieden, get on the bike path parallel to the federal road and continue to the traffic light-controlled intersection in the center of Füssen. Turn left and follow the road. After the Lech bridge, turn right and follow the signs to Vils. Straight over the roundabout and after the railway crossing, turn left and follow the road via Musau, Pflach to Reutte. Follow the road turning left towards the station. At the roundabout, take the first exit to the right, next roundabout straight ahead. At the main roundabout again straight towards Lechtal, continue through Lechaschau and Höfen to Weissenbach. At the roundabout, turn right into the Tannheimer Tal and back to the starting point.
Safety guidelines:The Road Traffic Regulations apply. General valid and usual rules of conduct.
Note that road cycling involves an increased risk of accidents and injuries. Despite careful route planning, a basic risk always remains.
Route preparation through endurance training, appropriate practice, further education, and personal prudence reduces accident risks and dangers.
Your personal equipment must be safe, functional, and meet the latest technical standards. Every road cyclist is advised to inform themselves about the planned routes in specialist literature or locally.
Complete road bike equipment is absolutely recommended, even for experienced riders!
Tourismusverband Tannheimer Tal
Rennradfahren im Tannheimer Tal
On the A7 motorway at the "Oy-Mittelberg" exit, take the B310 towards Wertach and then to Oberjoch. Follow the signs for "Tannheimer Tal" B199, exit Tannheim. From the Tyrol side via Reutte on the B198 towards Lechtal to Weißenbach, over the Gaichtpass along the B199 to the exit Tannheim.
Public Transit
By train to Sonthofen, Pfronten/Ried, or Reutte, then continue by bus to Tannheim.
Parking
Parking at the Neunerköpfle cable car in Tannheim – fee payable.
Forggensee route
Informationsbüro Tannheim
Vilsalpseestraße 1
6675 Tannheim