In this guide we include tips on what to do, accommodation, tourist attractions, restaurants and other information for your best visit to Hohenfurch in Bavaria, state of Germany.
A travel itinerary to Hohenfurch can be part of planning 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 Hohenfurch in Germany
Hohenfurch is a municipality in Germany, located in the district of Weilheim-Schongau, in the state of Bavaria.
Hohenfurch is 88 Km from Munich (approx. 1h15min journey). I haven’t taken the train to the city yet, but it is possible to search if there is any option on the Deutsch Bahn website. Taking the capital of the country as a reference, it is 630 km from Berlin and even though it is far away, it is possible to go by car (approx. 6 hours), in relation to other cities, it is 224 km from Stuttgart (approx. 2h15min) and 427 km from Frankfurt (approx. 4h).
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 Hohenfurch in Germany
The best way to travel in Germany and get to Hohenfurch is very much up to you. We alternated a lot between using the country’s excellent rail network and also taking advantage of the no less excellent German roads and highways (who hasn’t 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 15 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.
Hohenfurch 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 Hohenfurch and other destinations on the German Romantic Road:
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Where to stay in Hohenfurch in Germany – Hotel, hostel and Bed & Breakfast
Although it is not very common to choose the city of Hohenfurch as a base to visit the Romantic Route (it is much more common for example staying in Munich and make a round trip), there is a hotel in the city that is not on the Booking.com website and that you can check on the official website:
The hotels available in other nearby cities, well evaluated and that you can analyze to choose where to stay are:
- Ferienwohnung Vroni
- Lindenweg 8, 86972 Altenstadt, Germany
- 2,1 km from Hohenfurch
- 8.7 – Fabulous out of 11 ratings
- Guest Comments: Beautiful Holiday Rental which also offers good space for three people. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming. We felt at home and could easily enjoy the holiday.
- Lindenweg 8, 86972 Altenstadt, Germany
- Lechwirt
- Lechvorstadt 2 1 .Stock, 86956 Schongau, Germany
- 4,5 km from Hohenfurch
- 8.2 – Fabulous from 257 ratings
- Guest Comments: Perfect apartment in Schongau! Very comfortable, clean and well decorated! Very friendly host, made our check-in quick and pleasant.
- Lechvorstadt 2 1 .Stock, 86956 Schongau, Germany
- Hotel Blaue Traube
- Münzstraße 10, 86956 Schongau, Germany
- 4,1 km from Hohenfurch
- 7.8 – Very good out of 504 ratings
- Guest Comments: Great place in the center of town. I got a much nicer room than I expected – and for the same price 🙂 Clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff.
- Münzstraße 10, 86956 Schongau, Germany
- Hotel Alte Post
- Marienplatz 19, 86956 Schongau, Germany
- 4,3 km from Hohenfurch
- 8.3 – Very good out of 140 ratings
- Guest Comments: Nice room, air conditioning, excellent breakfast, friendly and helpful manager and staff
- Marienplatz 19, 86956 Schongau, Germany
There are many other accommodation options in hotels, hostels and inns in Bavaria, be sure to check them out at Booking.com page.
Things to do in Hohenfurch in Germany
The city of Hohenfurchis located in the Schönachtal, a natural valley surrounded by meadows and forests, gateway to the Pfaffenwinkel region of the southern Bavaria, which lies between the Lech and Loisach rivers.
Its importance dates back to Roman times, when the Via Claudia Augusta passed through its areas. The ancient road that connected across the Alps the valley of the River Po, the longest Italian river, with Rhaetia in Germany
This route still exists, and since the 1990s, the growing interest in long-distance walking and cycling has made the German and Austrian sections of Via Claudia Augusta popular with tourists.
In 1785 the area was divided into two pastures, the upper village belonging to the Bishopric of Augsburg and the lower village to the monastery of St. Mang in Füssen. Afterwards, the whole place was exchanged for Steingaden Abbey and thus became part of the Electorate of Bavaria.
In 1818, a municipal decree created the rural community of Hohenfurch, which belonged to the district court of Schongau.
Hohenfurchmay not be as popular as other cities in Germany, but don’t be fooled. Hohenfurch is a smaller but beautiful tourist destination worth visiting.
Top tourist attractions
The most interesting sights that can be included in your travel itinerary in Hohenfurch are:
- Schönach
- The main tourist attraction is its location and natural beauty, especially on the banks of the Schönach river.
- The small river Schönach, which runs through the city and connects the formerly separate districts of Oberdorf and Unterdorf, where Here the traveler can enjoy the cozy coolness of summer and the view of the Alps in a rural setting.
- Kirche Maria Himmelfahrt und St. Ursula-Kapelle (Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Chapel of Saint Ursula)
- The chapel can be seen on top of a green hill. Built between 1520 and 1521, the late Gothic chapel was dedicated to Santa Ursula, patroness of rafts. The ferrymen from Hohenfurch and the surrounding area said their prayers here in thanksgiving for the good return of the wooden ferry ferries, which sailed from the River Lech across the Danube to the Black Sea.
- The greatest relic of the church is the polyptych of an extraordinary quality. Unfortunately, many of the church’s relics fell victim to thieves, with the exception of a few items, such as the one depicting the martyrdom of Saint Ursula and her companions on the Rhine. Also preserved are the images of St. John the Evangelist and the Magdalene, as well as two reliefs: The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan and John on the Isle of Patmos.
- According to legend, Ursula was the daughter of an English king. In the year 452 AD, she is said to have been killed with arrows by Huns on the Rhine, while returning from a pilgrimage to Rome.
- From the hill of the chapel of St. Ursula, you have a beautiful view of Hohenfurch and its wonderful woods and meadows, which invite both to walk and cycle.
- Ecotourism trails
- In the region you can explore a large network of cycling and hiking trails, as well as other leisure activities such as horse riding, tennis and even winter sports.
- Long-distance hikers can reach the charming village of Schönach via the Lech-Höhenweg, which leads from Landsberg am Lech to Füssen.
Tips for a 1-day itinerary in Hohenfurch in Germany
Our suggestion in Hohenfurch depends very much on your objective. That’s why we present two proposals:
- Option 1 (rest stop)
- If you are traveling to discover Germany’s Romantic Road, the city of Hohenfurch may be included as a rest stop for a picnic.
- So you can visit the Chapel of St. Ursula and rest on the banks of the Schönach river overlooking the Alps.
- Option 2 (ecotourism)
- Now if you are looking for a place to go hiking, the city becomes an excellent destination.
- Search the official city website (in German) for trails for your walk or even on the website Outdooractive, which always has good suggestions.
After that you continue your journey to the next city on the Romantic Route of Germany.
Where to eat in Hohenfurch 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 Hohenfurch there are not many options, but below we list some restaurants, bars and Biergarten next:
- Hotel Gasthof Negele
- Hauptpl. 2, 86978 Hohenfurch
- Gasthof Janser
- Burgstr. 2, 86972 Altenstadt, Bavaria Germany
- 1.5 km from Hohenfurch
- Reviews: Finally good, plentiful food at moderate prices again. First class service and always with a smile. Even the changes are no problem. We will be back for sure!
- Burgstr. 2, 86972 Altenstadt, Bavaria Germany
- Schongauer Brauhaus
- Altenstadter Str. 13, 86956 Schongau, Bavaria Germany
- 3.6 km from Hohenfurch
- Reviews: Dropped in one night to meet a friend and had a couple of beers. Great service, friendly management and service!
- Altenstadter Str. 13, 86956 Schongau, Bavaria Germany
Watch a video with images of Hohenfurch in Germany
Video description: Lovely Romantic Road | Rothenburg O.D.T | Wildsteig | Hohenfurch Germany. Our ride along a part of Germany’s romantic road with a few stops and a lovely meal.
- The Hohenfurch part starts at time 2:13.
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*Photos from TripAdvisor, official website of Hohenfurch and Wikipedia.