# 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.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/guides/german-alpine-road/

**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. Lake Constance to Königssee along the foot of the Alps, past Neuschwanstein, Oberammergau and Garmisch.

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|---|---|
| Distance | 337 km (209 mi) |
| Driving | 4 h 39 min |
| Suggested days | 5 |
| Stops | 7 |
| Route | Lindau → Königssee |
| Countries | Germany |
| Updated | July 1, 2026 |

## 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

1. **Lindau** (Germany)
2. **Füssen** (Germany)
3. **Schloss Neuschwanstein** (Füssen, Germany): King Ludwig II’s fairy-tale castle above the Alpine foothills. Buy timed tickets online.
4. **Oberammergau painted houses** (Oberammergau, Germany): Façades covered in fairy-tale frescoes in the village of the Passion Play. Linderhof Palace is 12 km away.
5. **Garmisch-Partenkirchen** (Germany)
6. **Berchtesgaden** (Germany)
7. **Königssee** (Schönau am Königssee, Germany): A fjord-like lake below the Watzmann. Electric boats cross to the chapel of St. Bartholomä.

## 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.