Itinerary
- Day 1
Oberstdorf
You'll arrive in Oberstdorf and check into your hotel, then spend the afternoon wandering through town on your own. If you're feeling up to it, take a short trip up to Nebelhorn on the cable car to get a sense of the alpine setting and breathe in that mountain air before the hiking begins tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Oberstdorf
- Visit Nebelhorn
Landmarks/POIs Nebelhorn - Day 2
Oberstdorf to Holzgau
Start your hike through the Allgäu Alps, following an impressive trail that winds through the Sperrbachtobel ravine as you climb toward Kemptner Hütte. You'll cross into Austria at Mädelejoch pass, then make your way down into the Lechtal valley with nice views along the way. The chain bridge gets you across to Holzgau, where you can walk around the village square and see the colorful painted houses.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Sperrbachtobel ravine to Kemptner Hütte
- Hike across Mädelejoch pass into Austria
- Descent into Lechtal valley
- Cross chain bridge to Holzgau
Landmarks/POIs Sperrbachtobel Kemptner Hütte Mädelejoch Lechtal valley Holzgau - Day 3
Holzgau to St. Anton
Today you'll hike along remote alpine roads deep into the dairy alps in the heart of the Lechtal Alps. Stop for a break at Leutkircher Hütte, a mountaineer's base, then descend into St. Anton, which is known as a major winter sports hub but offers great hiking and views during warmer months too.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Leutkircher Hütte
- Break at Leutkircher Hütte
- Descent to St. Anton
Landmarks/POIs Leutkircher Hütte St. Anton - Day 4
St. Anton to Pitztal valley
Take a short train to Landeck and then ride the cable car up to 2,000 meters. From there, you'll hike across the Venet ridgeway with 360-degree views of snow-capped mountains and jagged peaks all around. After climbing two summits and stopping at an alpine hut surrounded by cow bells, you'll descend through meadows and forest paths down into the Pitztal valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train ride to Landeck
- Cable car ascent on Venet to 2,000 meters
- Ridgeway hike across Venet
- Climb two summits on Venet
- Break at mountain hut
- Descent through meadow and forest paths to Pitztal valley
Landmarks/POIs Landeck Venet Pitztal valley - Day 5
Pitztal valley to Ötztal valley
After a bus ride, hike the panorama path, steadily gaining elevation to Braunschweiger Hütte. Take a break there, then head to Pitztaler Jöchl at just under 3,000 meters, the highest point of your trip. Descend through the Rettenbach area and finish by bus or cable car into the Ötztal valley. Alternatively, if you prefer a different route, you can explore the Pitzenklamm ravine along the Luis Trenker trail, which passes the Inn river, Lake Piburger See, and the Wallner Bridge with the roaring Ötztaler Ache nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus ride to hiking start
- Hike along panorama path to Braunschweiger Hütte
- Break at Braunschweiger Hütte
- Hike to Pitztaler Jöchl (approximately 3,000 meters)
- Descent through Rettenbach
- Final descent by bus or cable car to Ötztal valley
Optional Activities
- Alternative route: explore Pitzenklamm ravine along Luis Trenker trail
- Visit Lake Piburger See
- Cross Wallner Bridge along Ötztaler Ache
Landmarks/POIs Braunschweiger Hütte Pitztaler Jöchl Rettenbach Pitzenklamm Inn Lake Piburger See Wallner Brücke Ötztaler Ache Ötztal valley - Day 6
Ötztal valley to Passeiertal valley (Italy)
Follow old smugglers' trails via the Timmelsjoch pass into Italy. You'll hike through the sunny Timmelstal valley to the pass at 2,500 meters, then descend through impressive alpine scenery and flower meadows with steep rockfaces towering around you. Continue through the upper Passeiertal valley and settle in for dinner, experiencing South Tyrolean hospitality and food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (South Tyrolean hospitality dinner)
Included Activities
- Hike via Timmelsjoch pass into Italy
- Hike through Timmelstal valley
- Descent through alpine scenery and flower meadows
- Hike through upper Passeiertal valley
- Dinner with South Tyrolean hospitality
Landmarks/POIs Timmelsjoch Timmelstal valley Passeiertal valley - Day 7
Passeiertal valley to Merano
Follow the footsteps of freedom fighter Andreas Hofer as you climb to Pfandleralm. Continue on forest trails to the Riffel, where a high-altitude path offers panoramic views stretching far across the landscape. After resting at Hitzerhütte, take the cable car partway down toward the valley, then hop on the bus to Merano.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Pfandleralm following Andreas Hofer's footsteps
- Hike along forest trails to Riffel
- High-altitude path hike across Riffel
- Break at Hirzerhütte
- Cable car descent from Hirzer
- Bus ride to Merano
Landmarks/POIs Pfandleralm Riffel Hirzerhütte Merano - Day 8
Departure or Extension
Your day of departure from Merano. If your schedule allows, you have the option to extend your stay and spend more time in the area before heading out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Merano
