The Lake Forggensee landscape, cycling routes and listed farmhouses offer different starting points for planning a trip to Horn. Lake Forggensee, a first-order lake, was created artificially by damming the Lech and lies west of the Horn Nord area. Those interested in the paths through the district can choose from routes with different itineraries; the historic buildings offer a different focus.
Cycling Routes and Paths around Lake Forggensee
The Schwangau Loop first passes through the district of Horn and then follows the shore of Lake Forggensee. The Kleine Allgäuer Seentour takes a different route: it leads from Waltenhofen to Horn and then continues past the Lech dam towards Füssen. The routes described therefore differ mainly in which sections follow Horn and where the rest of each route leads.
The Schwangau Circular Trail also connects several landscape features: it leads from Alterschrofen through Horn and then along the shore of Lake Forggensee below the district. The routes differ in their respective itineraries. Check local conditions before setting out. The wider travel destination of Schwangau also has well-maintained paths for walks and bike rides, including leisurely loops around the lakes, scenic hikes at higher elevations and sporty mountain-bike tours.
Farmhouses and Local History
Horn is home to two listed farmhouses, each with its own architectural features. The farmhouse at FrauenbergstraĂźe 56 has a Schwangau-style balcony. Its core dates from the 17th or 18th century; the building is marked with the date 1783. A divided semi-detached house is located at Am Ehberg 32/34. The west section is marked with the date 1767, while the east section was built in 1842 with a gabled door and a segmental-arched barn entrance. The dates therefore provide different information about the two buildings and their parts.
Names and stories passed down over time also form part of the local history. Frauenberg is associated with Horn and was still called Mariaberg around 1850. Local history in Horn also recounts that the Bishop of Augsburg is said to have given lands to St. Mang Abbey in 1183. Information boards about the history of Lake Forggensee stand on the lakeshore in Horn, opposite the festival theatre.
Bus and Train Connections
Horn is connected via the Schwangau transport network to FĂĽssen station, Hohenschwangau, Alterschrofen, the village centre, Waltenhofen, Brunnen and Bannwaldsee. Holders of the Schwangau Guest Card and KĂ–NIGSCARD can travel free of charge in second class on the listed bus and train connections. Check the relevant connection for your specific journey.
Schwangau as the Wider Destination
Those planning a stay in the wider travel destination of Schwangau will find other attractions there. Schwangau has a total of four lakes covering just under 14 square kilometres; each offers its own leisure activities and views of the mountain landscape. The destination also has more than 120 kilometres of hiking trails, from easy walking paths and half-day or full-day hikes to challenging mountain tours. Trail conditions and seasonal availability may vary. A free hiking pass for children and adults is available from the Schwangau Tourist Information Office and includes tours of varying difficulty levels.
Other attractions in the wider travel destination of Schwangau include the Museum of the Bavarian Kings. Across 16 exhibition rooms on two floors, it presents the history of the Bavarian royal family and features original exhibits as well as interactive museum technology. Visitors can explore independently, with or without an audio guide. Neuschwanstein Castle is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “The Palaces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria”; Hohenschwangau Castle has been preserved as an exceptional monument to the Romantic period. The royal castles cannot be reached by private car. Visitors should use only the paid P1 to P4 car parks in the valley of Hohenschwangau.
For the wider travel overview: Schwangau.
