German Alpine Road
Lake Constance to Königssee along the foot of the Alps, past Neuschwanstein, Oberammergau and Garmisch.
- Distance
- 337 km (209 mi)
- Driving
- 4 h 39 min
- Suggested days
- 5
- Stops
- 7
- Countries
- Germany
- Updated
- July 1, 2026
At a glance: 5-day road trip of about 337 km (209 mi) with 7 stops, from Lindau to Königssee. About 4 h 39 min of driving in total.
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Route description
Lindau, on an island in Lake Constance, has a harbour guarded by a stone lion and a lighthouse. From here the B308, the German Alpine Road, heads east through the Allgäu, with meadows, lakes and views of the Alps.
Füssen is a good base for Schloss Neuschwanstein, King Ludwig II’s fairy-tale castle above the Alpine foothills; buy timed tickets online, and walk or take the bus up from the car parks below. From Füssen the route continues east to Oberammergau, where façades are covered in fairy-tale frescoes and the Passion Play is performed.
Linderhof Palace is 12 km from Oberammergau. The route continues to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain, and the Partnach Gorge.
The route then continues east past lakes and mountain villages to Berchtesgaden. It ends at the Königssee, a fjord-like lake below the Watzmann, where electric boats cross to the chapel of St. Bartholomä. The car parks at the Königssee are large but busy in summer.
Stop-by-stop itinerary
In driving order. Distances are estimates between consecutive stops.
- 1Start
Lindau
Germany - 295 km
Füssen
Germany - 35 km
Schloss Neuschwanstein
HistoryFüssen, GermanyKing Ludwig II’s fairy-tale castle above the Alpine foothills. Buy timed tickets online.
- 430 km
Oberammergau painted houses
HistoryOberammergau, GermanyFaçades covered in fairy-tale frescoes in the village of the Passion Play. Linderhof Palace is 12 km away.
- 515 km
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Germany - 6180 km
Berchtesgaden
Germany - 711 km
Königssee
NatureSchönau am Königssee, GermanyA fjord-like lake below the Watzmann. Electric boats cross to the chapel of St. Bartholomä.
Suggested stages and overnight stops
5 days, split by driving time. Campsites from OpenStreetMap: check opening dates before you go.
- Day 1: Lindau → Füssen · 95 km · 1 h 19 minOvernight nearby, for example: Camper's Stop (1 km); Wohnmobilpark Füssen (1 km).
- Day 2: Füssen → Oberammergau painted houses · 35 km · 0 h 29 minOn the way: Schloss Neuschwanstein.Overnight nearby, for example: Campingoase Reindl (7 km); Reisemobilhafen Oberammergau (< 1 km).
- Day 3: Oberammergau painted houses → Garmisch-Partenkirchen · 15 km · 0 h 12 minOvernight nearby, for example: Camp am Wank (2 km); Camping Erlebnis Zugspitze (3 km).
- Day 4: Garmisch-Partenkirchen → Berchtesgaden · 180 km · 2 h 29 minOvernight nearby, for example: Camping Allweglehen (3 km); Grafenlehen (4 km).
- Day 5: Berchtesgaden → Königssee · 11 km · 0 h 09 minOvernight nearby, for example: Grafenlehen (5 km); Camping Allweglehen (11 km).
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early.
Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons
Practical notes for the road
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
Road rules and fees change. Check official sources before you travel.
FAQs
How long is German Alpine Road?
5-day road trip of about 337 km (209 mi) with 7 stops, from Lindau to Königssee. About 4 h 39 min of driving in total.
How many days do you need for German Alpine Road?
We suggest 5 days: about 4 h 39 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.
Where does German Alpine Road start and end?
It starts in Lindau and ends in Königssee.
Which countries does German Alpine Road pass through?
Germany.
Where can you camp along German Alpine Road?
OpenStreetMap lists 128 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 20 km of the stops on this route. For example: Park-Camping Lindau, Camping Weiß and Campingplatz Iriswiese.
When is the best time for German Alpine Road?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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