Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich to Oberammergau
You'll arrive at Munich Airport and head straight to Oberammergau by car. The 90-minute drive takes you through rolling Bavarian countryside, and you'll settle into your hotel in this charming town that serves as your base for the week.
Landmarks Hotel Alte Post - Day 2
Ammer Valley
Start with a 15-minute ride on the little red train to Bad Kohlgrub. From there you'll walk through the Ammer Valley, passing through farming villages like Unterammergau with its beautiful Rococo church. The route continues to Pulvermoos wildlife sanctuary where you might spot some of the 60 bird species living there. You can choose between a shorter 2.5-hour walk covering 9km or a longer 4-hour option that covers 16km.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Ride on little red train to Bad Kohlgrub
- Walking through Ammer Valley and farming villages
- Visit Unterammergau Rococo church
- Explore Pulvermoos wildlife sanctuary
Landmarks Bad Kohlgrub Unterammergau Rococo Church Pulvermoos Ammer Valley - Day 3
Laber - Ettal
A cable car takes you to the top of Laber mountain at 1685m, giving you views across to Zugspitze and the Austrian Alps. You'll then walk down through cool pine forests toward Ettal village and have lunch there. After eating, head to the 14th Century Benedictine monastery to see its Baroque architecture. Later you'll walk back through the valley past Barenhohle cave. Pick from a 3.5-hour walk covering 12km or a longer 4.5-hour option at 14km.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to top of Laber mountain
- Walk through pine forests to Ettal
- Visit 14th Century Benedictine monastery
- Walk past Barenhohle cave
Landmarks Laber Zugspitze Ettal Monastery Barenhohle Cave - Day 4
Staffelsee
You'll walk along the shore of Staffelsee, one of Bavaria's larger lakes with clear blue water. There's a good chance to swim if you want to. Stop in Uffing village for lunch with lake views and mountains behind. Later in the afternoon, you can either take a lake cruiser to see hidden coves and the 7 islands (you'll pay for this locally), or walk back on the quieter side of the lake. Three walking options available: 3.5 hours/12km, 5 hours/18km, or 6 hours/22km.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Walk along Staffelsee shoreline
- Visit Uffing riverside village
Optional Activities
- Lake cruiser ride on little boat (pay locally) to explore hidden coves and 7 islands
Landmarks Staffelsee Uffing - Day 5
Oberammergau
This is your rest day from walking, so you get to choose what sounds good. Take the bus to Neuschwanstein Castle if you want the fairy-tale experience on its rocky perch. Or go up the funicular to the top of Zugspitze for a 360-degree view of peaks in Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Germany. Alternatively, stay local and relax at Wellenberg outdoor pool where there's sauna, Jacuzzi and spa facilities.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Local bus tour to Neuschwanstein Castle
- Funicular ride to top of Zugspitze
- Afternoon at Wellenberg outdoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and spa
Landmarks Neuschwanstein Castle Zugspitze Wellenberg - Day 6
Sonnenberg
The Kolben chairlift takes you up to 1270m. From there you'll head up to the Sonnenberg ridge and then descend past several waterfalls and the reconstructed 19th Century Schleifmuhle whetstone mill. The route finishes through meadows back to your starting point. You can do this walk in 4 hours covering 13km or take the longer 6-hour option at 17km.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Kolben chairlift ride to 1270m
- Walk to Sonnenberg ridge
- Visit reconstructed 19th Century whetstone mill at Schleifmuhle
- Walk through meadows
Landmarks Kolben Sonnenberg Ridge Schleifmuhle - Day 7
Linderhof
You'll walk to Schloss Linderhof, Mad King Ludwig's over-the-top Rococo palace from 1878 that was inspired by Versailles. Spend time looking at the French and Italianate terraced gardens and the golden fountain that shoots up 30 meters every hour. Head back along a quiet path through Linder Valley and the village of Graswang, which has preserved old farmhouses and a 17th Century church with frescoes. Two options: 1.5 hours/6km or 3.5 hours/13km.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Schloss Linderhof Rococo palace
- Explore terraced gardens
- Walk through Linder Valley
- Visit village of Graswang and 17th Century frescoed church
Landmarks Schloss Linderhof Graswang - Day 8
Oberammergau to Munich
Your week wraps up after breakfast. You'll get a transfer back to Munich Airport included, finishing your walking adventure through the Bavarian Alps.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
