Walking in Bavaria
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- Trekking through stunning alpine scenery around Lake Königssee
- Experiencing the exhilaration of trekking across alpine pastures
- Ascending Mt Jenner with its panoramic views of lake and mountains
- Enjoying the warm hospitality of family run hotels
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Berchtesgaden and neighbouring Schönau on Lake Königssee have long been considered the summer playground of Bavaria’s royalty (and later of some prominent Nazis) due to their stunning location, spa waters and ideal summer climate. The towns are immersed in centuries o...
A morning transfer will take you to the entrance of the national park of Berchtesgaden at Ramsau to start your hike. A beautiful trail leads you up to the former miners' hut, then along an easy walking trail and over an alpine pasture down to the Saalach valley, passi...
This morning you will transfer to the edge of the Grass Mountain at Hinterthal, where the walk begins by ascending through alpine pastures. There is a small shortcut you can take almost at the top whereby you can walk around the mountain following some gravel paths ra...
Today you can enjoy one of the most beautiful alpine pasture walks in Austria. Walking along the steep walls of the Hochkönig you will trek from mountain hut to mountain hut over alpine pastures - it's a pastoral idyll straight from a picture book. Descend by bus or o...
There are a number of hiking trails which you can take today. You may choose to walk up to Mitterfeld mountain hut, with a splendid view to the summit of Hochkönig. Alternatively, you can take the public bus to the town in the valley. With the local guest card you will receive from your hotel you can use the buses for free. Overnight Mühlbach mountain hotel.
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This morning you will take the bus up to Arthurhaus, from where you start walking to the Salzach valley. Heading gently down along the old miners' path you will see the fantastic fortress of “Hohenwerfen”. You have the option to walk up the castle hill and see the bir...
Today you will walk up to the peak of Mount Jenner, with a panoramic view of the whole tour. A beautiful trail leads you through the former archbishop's hunting valley to the “wall”, with steep stone walls all around you. You may not see the trail at first but it lead...
The trip concludes after breakfast. We can assist with booking extra nights pre- or post-tour on request.
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