scenic viewpoint
Marienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)
A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Weissenbach am Lech
Tyrol, Austria · Europe
About Weissenbach am Lech
Weissenbach am Lech works well as a base: 10 minutes from Höfen, 19km from Oberjoch Jochstrasse.
Weissenbach am Lech is in Tyrol, Austria, with about 1,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Höfen, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Weissenbach am Lech?
Within an hour or so of Weissenbach am Lech: Marienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein) (15 km), Romantic Road (Romantische Straße) (15 km), Neuschwanstein Castle (15 km), Hohenschwangau Castle (15 km).
Are there any good drives near Weissenbach am Lech?
The nearest famous roads are Romantic Road (Romantische Straße), Fern Pass and Hahntennjoch.
Where is Weissenbach am Lech?
Weissenbach am Lech is in Tyrol, Austria, about 4 km from Höfen.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,231
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Austria
- Region
- Tyrol
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Coordinates
- 47.4416, 10.6407
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Austria
Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
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Worth the detour from Weissenbach am Lech
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
historic highway
Romantic Road (Romantische Straße)
A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Neuschwanstein Castle
Fairy-tale 19th-century Romanesque Revival castle built for King Ludwig II in the Bavarian Alps.
15 km · about 30 min drive
castle
Hohenschwangau Castle
The yellow neo-Gothic castle where Ludwig II grew up, facing Neuschwanstein across the Alpine lakes of the Allgäu.
15 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
Hahntennjoch
One of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.
17 km · about 20 min drive
mountain pass
Fern Pass
A 1,212 m Tyrolean pass on an ancient Roman route (Via Claudia Augusta) between Reutte and Imst, sweeping past the turquoise Blindsee and Fernsteinsee lakes beneath the Zugspitze massif.
17 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
Oberjoch Jochstrasse
The most bend-rich road in Germany: the B308 Jochstrasse coils through over 100 curves as it climbs from Bad Hindelang to the mountain village of Oberjoch at 1,178 m in the Allgaeu.
19 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Eibsee
A crystal-clear emerald lake at the foot of the Zugspitze, often called Germany's most beautiful lake with its tiny forested islands.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Weissenbach am Lech
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereMarienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.
- Right hereRomantic Road (Romantische Straße)A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.
- 17 kmHahntennjochOne of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.
- 17 kmFern PassA 1,212 m Tyrolean pass on an ancient Roman route (Via Claudia Augusta) between Reutte and Imst, sweeping past the turquoise Blindsee and Fernsteinsee lakes beneath the Zugspitze massif.
- 19 kmOberjoch JochstrasseThe most bend-rich road in Germany: the B308 Jochstrasse coils through over 100 curves as it climbs from Bad Hindelang to the mountain village of Oberjoch at 1,178 m in the Allgaeu.
- 26 kmZugspitzeAt 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
Driving in Austria
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.62/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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