The route
The first part of the hiking holiday takes you gently through slightly hilly terrain. A rest day is included, which can be used to walk around the lake before heading up into the mountains towards Garmisch. The last two hiking days take place in the mountains, where you can enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery. All in all, this is a varied and enjoyable walking holiday where you'll walk for around five hours a day and in the mountains you have the option to choose between hard or easy hikes.
Easy cancellation up to 35 days before departure
This tour is covered by our special easy cancellation policy up to 35 days before departure.
Itinerary
You'll arrive at your Munich hotel, where you can explore the lively city centre and toast to a great holiday in one of the many Beergardens.
Hotel (example): NYX Hotel
From the Bavarian capital, you'll walk along the Isar River through forests and across meadows. Follow the Way of St James to the famous Schäftlarn Monastery, where you can enjoy a Bavarian speciality and perhaps one of the monastery's freshly brewed beers. A short and steep ascent takes you out of the Isar Valley and on to Schäftlarn.
Hotel (example): Gut Schwaige
You'll hike through the Maisinger Gorge to Lake Maisinger, an idyllic lake in a beautiful landscape. From here you continue to Possenhofen, where Empress Sissi spent her childhood. You walk past the island of Roseninsel and Sissi's beloved town of Feldafing along the idyllic path along Lake Sternberger.
Hotel (example): Seeblick
After a visit to the Benedictine monastery of Bernried, you'll hike in the morning through the Bernried Park and the picturesque nature area along the lake. You'll soon reach Seeshaupt at the southern end of Sternberger See. This is the start of a beautiful hike along the Ostersee lakes, where you'll follow fantastic hiking trails along the lakeshore - and have many opportunities for swimming. From here you'll also have a great view of Mount Zugspitze.
Hotel (example): Alpenhof Postillion
Spend the day recharging in the mountains. The landscape around you has been admired by several famous artists, such as Franz Marc and Kandinsky. You can choose to hike to the beautiful Lainbach waterfall, which falls into a gorge. Walk along the path around Lake Kochel to Schlehdorf, from where you take the boat back to Kochel (included in the price).
Hotel (example): Alpenhof Postillion
Today you're heading to the mountains! The route takes you to the famous town of Harzogstad along the bridle path, which King Luis also used to visit his hunting lodge. After reaching the summit, you deserve a break in the legendary Beergarden - or you can walk all the way up to Herzogstand, where you can see all the way to Munich and the high mountains from the panorama pavilion. Take the cable car down into the valley and hop on the bus to Wallgau.
Hotel (example): Zur Post
Today you're in for a fantastic hike to the top of Mount Wank. You'll hike through the deep Finzbach gorge and up to Finz-alp - a small hut in a stunning location. Continue to Esterberg-alp, where you can enjoy local specialities in the small hut before continuing up through the forest to the summit.
From here you can see the entire Zugspitze massif, the ‘Wetterstein’ mountains opposite and the town in the valley below. You'll glide gently down to the city in a cable car.
Hotel (example): Rheinischer Hof
Now the trip is over and it's time to head home or out into the big wide world. It's also possible to book extra nights at the last hotel.
Pictures from the trip
Prices and dates
The price includes
- 7 nights in 4- and 3-star hotels and inns
- Breakfast every day
- Luggage transfer between hotels
- Welcome meeting in English
- Transfers described in the programme
- Boat trip on Lake Kochelsee
- Cable car from Herzogstand
- Cable car from Wank
- Detailed route descriptions, maps and other materials (in English)
- Access to the route in our GPS app, which also works offline
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a package holiday and is covered by the Travel Guarantee Fund and the Package Travel Act - see what benefits this brings you - click here
- Transport to Germany round trip
- Tourist tax (if due)
- Train journey from Iffeldorf to Kochel (approx. 5 euros per person)
- Bus journey from Kochel to Walchensee (free with Guest Card - which you will receive)
- Bus journey from Herzogstand to Wallgau (free of charge with Guest Card - provided to you)
- Handling fee (€20)
Practical information
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:
- Choose your desired start date
- Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
- Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).
Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.
The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.
Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.
The flights to/from Munich are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.
It works like this:
- You book your chosen holiday with us
- We confirm your holiday (usually within 3-5 business days)
- You arrange your transportation
Get a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.
On this trip, we use 4-star hotels in Munich and 3-star hotels/inns for the rest of the tour. Breakfast is included at all locations.
In the itinerary, you can see examples of the hotels we most often use on this trip. If there is no availability at these hotels when you book the trip, we will book hotels of equivalent standard.
Breakfast is included every day. It is easy to find lunch and dinner in the cities on the tour.
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.
This journey has difficulty level 2
Grade 2
Easy hiking on reasonably good trails. The day walks will last 4-6 hours in hilly terrain. Anyone in good physical condition can participate. Your luggage will be transported and you only carry a light daypack. Requires comfortable footwear such as trekking shoes or hiking boots.
Read more about our grading system here.
On this tour it is possible to bring your dog. If this is of interest, please add it to the booking form and we will book it on your tour. - It is possible that there will be a small additional fee for bringing a dog at some hotels. This is paid locally at the hotels.
On this tour, you will receive the following documents:
Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.
One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.
Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags and specific local vouchers. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.
On this journey there is a discount for children and people sharing a room with "two fully paying adults". The amount of discount depends on age; thus:
Children under 5.99 years: free
Children between 6 and 11.99 years: 50% discount
Children between 12 - 14.99 years: 25% discount
People from 15 years and up: 10% discount
Example 1
You are 2 adults and 1 child. Here it's very simple because you're staying in the same room. The child gets a discount compared to the prices above.
Example 2
You are 2 adults and 2 children (aged 5 and 13). Here you have two options. If you want to stay in two double rooms, it will be full price for all participants. If you want to stay in the same room (e.g. a family room), then both children will get a discount (free and 25% discount respectively).
Example 3
You are 2 adults and 3 children (age: 7, 13 and 15). In this case, you will probably need two double rooms where the youngest child sleeps with the parents. Therefore, there will only be a discount for the youngest child aged 7, who will receive a 50% discount.
Example 4
You are 3 adults who want to sleep in the same double room. The extra adult will receive a 10% discount.
Please note
It is important that you understand that it is your own responsibility when you choose to bring children on the tours. You should check the descriptions of the difficulty levels and decide whether the specific tour is suitable for your child.
Starting in 2025, travelers from visa-exempt countries will need an ESS or ETIAS authorization to enter EU nations. This system enhances border security while simplifying entry procedures. Ensure compliance by applying online before your trip to avoid delays.
You can read more about it here.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.
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