In this guide we include tips on what to do, accommodation, tourist attractions, restaurants and other information for your best visit to Halblech in Bavaria, state of Germany. In particular its trails and bike paths to admire its natural beauties and the 12 lakes in the region.
A trip to Halblech can be part of the plan to get to know the entire Romantic Road in Germany, the best known tourist route in the country, or even a weekend or holiday day trip.
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Where is the city of Halblech in Germany
Halblech is a municipality in Germany, located in the district of East Algovia (in German Bayerisch-Schwäbischen Landkreis Ostallgäu), in the state of Bavaria.
Halblech is 117 km from Munich (approx. 1h 30min journey). I haven’t taken the train to the city yet, but you can search for an option on the Deutsch Bahn. Taking the capital of the country as a reference, it is 660 km from Berlin and even though it is far away, it is possible to go by car (approx. 7h 15min), in relation to other cities, it is 226 km from Stuttgart (approx. 2h 45min) and 431 km from Frankfurt (approx. 4h 15min).
As you can see, we are getting closer to the city of Munich, which becomes the best option in terms of origin and stay for your visit.
How to go to Halblech in Germany
The best way to travel in Germany is very much up to you. We alternated a lot between using the country’s excellent railway network and also taking advantage of the no less excellent German roads and highways (who has never heard of the Autobahns with no speed limit, right?).
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If you want to go by train from Munich, the journey takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes.
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Romantic Road in Germany (Romantische Straße)
The German Romantic Route is the name given to a travel itinerary in southern Germany that crosses the states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It passes through 460 kilometers and 29 cities, starting in Würzburg to Füssen (where the famous Neuschwanstein Castle) linking various historic attractions and picturesque castles.
Hablech is part of the suggested itinerary and we have a complete and well-detailed travel guide with tips on how to get to know Germany’s Romantic Road, be sure to check it out.
Suggestions for activities and tours in the city of Hablech and other destinations on the German Romantic Road:
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Where to stay in Halblech in Germany – Hotel, hostel and Bed & Breakfast
Although it is not very common to choose the city of Halblech as a base for staying at Rota Romântica (it is much more common, for example, to stay at Munich and take a round trip), there is an option to stay.
The hotel close to the center of Halblech and that is worth knowing to analyze your accommodation is:
- Hotel Alpenblick Berghof
- Moorbadstraße 21, 87642 Halblech, Germany
- 8.5 – Very good out of 1,695 ratings
- Guest Comments: Excellent breakfast. Very good service from all hotel staff. The room has a beautiful view. Everything is very well taken care of, although simple. Great value for money for those who want to stay in the region.
- Alpchalet Schwanstein
- Romantische Strasse 16, 87642 Halblech, Germany
- 8.6 – Fabulous out of 900 ratings
- Guest Comments: So comfortable room, excellent breakfast, very good restaurant and the location is perfect if you are on Romantische Strasse.
- Hotel Casa Maria
- 26 Füssener Straße, 87642 Halblech, Germany
- 8.2 – Very good out of 644 ratings
- Guest Comments: Loved the customer service representative when she welcomed us. Made me feel very welcome. We had dinner at the onsite restaurant and the food/service was excellent.
- Sonne
- Leitenweg 1, 87642 Halblech, Germany
- 8.0 – Very good out of 527 ratings
- Guest Comments: Friendly staff. The rooms are spacious, decorated in an antique style. Breakfast was good. Beautiful nature, in some places there is a beautiful view of the castles.
There are also some other accommodation options in hotels, hostels and inns, be sure to check them out at Booking.com page.
What to do in Halblech in Germany
The Halblech area was part of the Hohenschwangau domain, which has been part of Bavaria since 1567. In the course of administrative reforms in the Kingdom of Bavaria, the communities of Buching and Trauchgau emerged with the community decree of 1818. And so , the city de Halblech emerged in 1976 through the merger of these two communities.
Halblech is close to the Forggensee and Bannwaldsee lakes, a large part of the town is in the Ammergebirge nature reserve. The name of the place refers to the mountain stream Halblech, which comes from the Ammergau Alps and flows into the Premer Lechsee.
As you can imagine, the natural beauties, mainly the mountains and their twelve lakes that can be discovered in the region, are the main tourist attractions of Halblech and region.
Top tourist attractions
The tourist attractions that can be included in your travel itinerary in Halblech are:
- Kapelle St. Peter (St. Peter’s Chapel)
- St. Peter’s Chapel sits high in the mountains in the Berghof, with a beautiful view across the lakes of the Füssen basin to the edge of the Alps.
- Its tower was built in 1895 and a hundred years later, a sacristy. The small chapel was restored and enlarged by St. Peter Gelderstiftung and offers the visitor a wonderful place to appreciate the beauty of the Allgäu.
- Hegratsrieder See (Lake Hegratsrieder)
- The Hegratsrieder See is a small lake near the Greith district. It is possible to walk or cycle along its trails, as well as sit on the benches on its banks to enjoy the view.
- One of the highlights is a small private Chapel that, even though it cannot be visited, beautifies the place.
- 12 Lakes of Halblech and surroundings
- In the presentation of the Halblech itinerary we commented that its main attractions are its natural beauty, especially the 12 lakes in the region.
- Whether it’s just to admire, go for a swim, do water sports or just walk and cycle around them, it’s really worth getting to know them.
- The lakes are:
- Hegratsrieder See (it is the closest lake to Halblech and we talk about it separately)
- Bannwaldsee
- Schmutterweiher
- Forggensee
- Faulensee
- Hopfensee
- Alpsee near Schwangau
- Wiedemannweiher
- Lake Bayersoien
- Weißensee
- Alatsee
- Plansee
- Trails and bike paths
- Hiking and biking trails in all altitudes and difficulties ranging from easy with beautiful views or even more difficult, to high alpine walks. All with comfortable stops to rest and admire the region.
- The region is still part of famous long-distance hiking trails such as the Maximilliansweg, Via Alpina, König-Ludwig-Weg and the Allgäuer Wandertrilogie.
In addition to the points listed, be sure to explore the small center of Halblech and marvel at the alleys and buildings of the small town, in particular its churches and various.
Tip itineraries for 1 day in Halblech in Germany
Our suggestion in Halblech depends a lot on your goal. That’s why we present two proposals:
- Option 1 (stop)
- If you are traveling with the ultimate goal of getting to know the Romantic Road of Germany, the city of Halblech just deserves a quicker stop, to see a little of its natural beauties.
- In particular, Kapelle St. Peter (St. Peter’s Chapel) and its view.
- Option 2 (Ecotourism)
- Now if you are looking for a place to enjoy nature, look for your options for trails and bike paths to enjoy its beautiful lakes.
- See available options on official city website.
After that you continue your journey to the next city on the Romantic Route of Germany.
Where to eat in Halblech in Germany – Tips for bars and restaurants
If you’re traveling in Germany, I believe you should look for restaurants specializing in the country’s traditional cuisine or even a Biergarten for a German beer.
In Hablech saw the options:
- Alpstuben Buching
- Romantische Str. 16, 87642 Halblech, Bavaria, Germany
- 4.5 out of 138 reviews
- Customer Comments: We were served half an hour before closing (21:00). There are many options on the menu, and even though I understand German, it’s a difficult task to choose “the right one”. But we were satisfied with our orders: a grilled fish with asparagus and pork medallions. Kind service, reasonable prices for European standards.
- Almstube
- Im Bruch 3, 87642 Halblech, Bavaria, Germany
- 4.5 out of 62 reviews
- Guest Comments: Good food and a quick lesson in the cheese-making process are the attractions here. Nice view of the surrounding mountains and even a small farm animal petting zoo for the kids. BEWARE of the cattle around the fences!
- Landgasthof “Zum Herz”
- Steingadener Str. 1 Eingang über Terrasse, 87642 Halblech, Bavaria, Germany
- 4.5 out of 31 reviews
- Customers comment: Excellent food and quality price! Pleasant and friendly staff. Highly recommended, it’s in a great roadside location. Very good portions!
- Kenzenhutte
- Am Mühlbach 100, 87642 Halblech, Bavaria, Germany
- 4.5 out of 37 reviews
- Guest Comments: A very fun team is at the Kenzenhütte and special requests are taken care of immediately. The way the elderberry spritzer is served is a dream. You immediately want more. The food is great and the cute Kaiserschmarnn is a dream
- Hirsch
- Kirchplatz 2, 87642 Halblech, Bavaria, Germany
- 4.5 out of 27 reviews
- Guest Comments: We ate there 3 years ago and enjoyed it. It was just as good as we remembered. They were serving dishes with chanterelle mushrooms and each of us (3 people) ordered a different dish with chanterelles. When they are in season, I recommend ordering dishes from them.
You can see in TripAdvisor website some options for restaurants, bars, Biergarten and cafes nearby in other cities.
Watch a video with images of Hablech in Germany
Video description: Drive from Steingaden to the town of Halblech in Bavaria, part of Germany’s Romantic Road.
Video description: Air tour over the city of Halblech and region.
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*Photos from TripAdvisor, official website of Halblech and Wikipedia.