Tegelberg Cable Car
Tegelbergbahn
A cable car from the foot of Neuschwanstein Castle rises to a summit at 1,720 meters, offering views of the castle, lakes, and the Alpine foothills, and a launch point for paragliders.
The lower station of the Tegelberg Cable Car is in Schwangau, about 2 km from the Neuschwanstein ticket center. The cable car takes about 5 minutes to reach the summit station at 1,720 meters. From the summit viewing platform, you can look down on Neuschwanstein Castle, Alatsee, Forggensee, and the wide Allgäu plain, making it a good spot for a 'bird's-eye view' of the castle. It is also a famous paragliding launch site, where you can book a tandem flight. In summer, several hiking trails lead down the mountain to Marienbrücke and Neuschwanstein, taking about 3 hours and requiring a reasonable level of fitness. In winter, it is a small ski area. A round-trip ticket costs about €34. Near the lower station, there is a summer toboggan run and the remains of a Roman bath.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (suspended for maintenance in spring and autumn; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Pöllat Gorge
- Neuschwanstein Castle
- Marienbrücke
- Hohenschwangau Castle
- Museum of the Bavarian Kings
- Alpsee
- Königliche Kristall-Therme Schwangau
- Schwansee