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3 Hikers on the Way to the Wieskirche

Bavarian Way of St. James, Munich – Füssen

From Munich into Allgäu

8 Days / 7 Nights
Walking
3 Hikers on the Way to the Wieskirche

From the Bavarian capital of Munich, the Way of St. James takes you to the idyllic Allgäu. Spectacular natural beauties, Bavarian cosiness and Swabian charm are nestled between Lake Constance and Lech. Special highlights: King Ludwig’s castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau! Imposing views are guaranteed!

At the time of the first pilgrims, the city of Munich was only a small settlement and probably bore the name ‘zu den Mönchen’ (or ‘to the monks’). Today it has grown into the metropolis of Bavaria and is the starting point of your pilgrimage. From here you pass by the third largest lake in Bavaria – the Ammersee. Take time for a breather and a boat trip in this bathers paradise. You hike for three days in ‘Pfaffenwinkel’, from Dießen to Weilheim. Via the fascinating ‘Ammerschlucht’ you reach the main town of Rottenbach and the famous pilgrimage church of the monastery with the same name. Enjoy the view of the Tyrolean and Allgäu mountains!

  • Discover Bavaria’s capital: Take your time! On day one you will explore the picturesque old town of Munich and the stately town hall on Marienplatz.
  • Hike through Pfaffenwinkel: A region between Lech and Loisach in Southern Bavaria that offers a great variety of pilgrimage churches.
  • Fairy tale castle Neuschwanstein: Feel like you’re in the Middle Ages. The castle was built in the 19th Century as an idealised idea of a medieval knight’s castle. Today it is one of the most visited castles in Europe. Don’t miss out on a visit!

Casual hikers and pilgrims will be comfortable on this trail from Munich to the Allgäu. The simple tours have a maximum duration of five and a half hours per day over flat terrain. The routes can also be partly shortened by bus. The countless lakes invite you to take a tip and cool off. Tip: The hiking trip is also perfect for your four legged friends!

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Itinerary at a glance

In Munich, you will find relaxation in the English Garden or hustle and bustle at the Stachus; outside, Lake Ammersee and Andechs Monastery await. Wooden footbridges lead you through the moor of Wiesfilz, on the last stage you pass Neuschwanstein.

Hotel example: NYX Hotel

From Munich along the river Isar heading south. Past a zoo and taking in final amazing views of Munich, through the forests along the Isar to Schäftlarn monastery with its inn and beer garden.

Hotel example: Gut Schwaige

 

Short transfer to Starnberg, Bavaria’s well known sailing and spa paradise. From Starnberg via a gorge called the ‚Maisinger Schlucht’ to the Maisingersee, an idyllic lake surrounded by reeds and inviting beer gardens. Onwards to Andechs monastery with stunning views of lake Ammersee. Walking trail descends to the banks of this untouched lake on to Herrsching or by boat to Diessen.

Hotel example: Seefelder Hof

 

 

Passing the Augustinerstift Dießen, you hike across flowering meadows into the extensive Stiller Wald forest. Over hilltops with great views to the monastery in Wessobrunn. Lonely field and forest paths lead you to the market town of Weilheim, which is well worth seeing. The next three days pass through a region in the South of Bavaria between the rivers Lech and Loisach called ‚Pfaffenwinkel’, which is renowned for its diversity in pilgrimage churches.

Hotel example: Vollmann

 

 

You leave Weilheim and hike on the Way of St. James through the small monastery village of Polling and along the Ammer River over the hills of Berghof to Peißenberg. The pilgrimage path leads you to the Hoher Peißenberg, from where you can enjoy fantastic views of the Zugspitze and the Tyrolean and Allgäu mountains.

Hotel example: Pfaffenwinkel

 

 

You start your hike through the gorge Ammerschlucht on a fascinating trail system above the river to Rottenbuch with monastery worth seeing, the main town of "Pfaffenwinkel". On the Pfaffenwinkler Milchweg you walk through the mill-village Wildsteig and continue to church Wieskirche, the famous church of pilgrimage (UNESCO World Heritage). Then you walk over boardwalks through the bog Wiesfilz to Steingaden. From there a short bus journey takes you to Buching.

Hotel example: Alpchalet Schwanstein

 

 

To crown your hiking week, you will head into the nature reserve of Buchinger Filz and along Lake Hegratsried to the world-famous fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein. Passing the idyllic Schwansee, your way leads you over the Kalvarienberg to the market town of Füssen, the destination of your eventful hiking week.

Hotel example: Hotel Hirsch

 

 

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Itinerary at a glance

In Munich, you will find relaxation in the English Garden or hustle and bustle at the Stachus; outside, Lake Ammersee and Andechs Monastery await. Wooden footbridges lead you through the moor of Wiesfilz, on the last stage you pass Neuschwanstein.

Hotel example: NYX Hotel

From Munich along the river Isar heading south. Past a zoo and taking in final amazing views of Munich, through the forests along the Isar to Schäftlarn monastery with its inn and beer garden.

Hotel example: Gut Schwaige

 

Short transfer to Starnberg, Bavaria’s well known sailing and spa paradise. From Starnberg via a gorge called the ‚Maisinger Schlucht’ to the Maisingersee, an idyllic lake surrounded by reeds and inviting beer gardens. Onwards to Andechs monastery with stunning views of lake Ammersee. Walking trail descends to the banks of this untouched lake on to Herrsching or by boat to Diessen.

Hotel example: Seefelder Hof

 

 

Passing the Augustinerstift Dießen, you hike across flowering meadows into the extensive Stiller Wald forest. Over hilltops with great views to the monastery in Wessobrunn. Lonely field and forest paths lead you to the market town of Weilheim, which is well worth seeing. The next three days pass through a region in the South of Bavaria between the rivers Lech and Loisach called ‚Pfaffenwinkel’, which is renowned for its diversity in pilgrimage churches.

Hotel example: Vollmann

 

 

You leave Weilheim and hike on the Way of St. James through the small monastery village of Polling and along the Ammer River over the hills of Berghof to Peißenberg. The pilgrimage path leads you to the Hoher Peißenberg, from where you can enjoy fantastic views of the Zugspitze and the Tyrolean and Allgäu mountains.

Hotel example: Pfaffenwinkel

 

 

You start your hike through the gorge Ammerschlucht on a fascinating trail system above the river to Rottenbuch with monastery worth seeing, the main town of "Pfaffenwinkel". On the Pfaffenwinkler Milchweg you walk through the mill-village Wildsteig and continue to church Wieskirche, the famous church of pilgrimage (UNESCO World Heritage). Then you walk over boardwalks through the bog Wiesfilz to Steingaden. From there a short bus journey takes you to Buching.

Hotel example: Alpchalet Schwanstein

 

 

To crown your hiking week, you will head into the nature reserve of Buchinger Filz and along Lake Hegratsried to the world-famous fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein. Passing the idyllic Schwansee, your way leads you over the Kalvarienberg to the market town of Füssen, the destination of your eventful hiking week.

Hotel example: Hotel Hirsch

 

 

Day
08
Departure or extension

Route information

Walking

Tours are easy however for tours up to 5.5 hours good basic fitness level is required. In parts some sections can be shortened by taking a bus. Walks are on well maintained walking and forest trails as well as asphalted paths. Only minor altitude differences due to walks mainly in valleys.

Prices & Dates

Category: 4**** hotel in Munich, 3*** hotels and inns

For arrivals after 21.09.2024 double overnight stay in Schäftlarn instead of overnight stay in Munich.

* valid until 15.09.2024 dates after that on request

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • 1 Transfer from Schäftlarn to Starnberg

  • 1 Boat ride from Herrsching to Diessen
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Train station Munich and underground to hotel.
  • Munich airport.
  • Parking: parking spaces available in garage approx. € 15 per day, no reservation taken. Unguarded parking spaces near hotel free of charge.
  • Return train journey from Füssen to Munich, duration approx. 2 hours (1x change trains).

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Train fare from Peissenberg to Peiting, approx. EUR 5 per person
  • Bus fare from Steingaden to Buching, approx. EUR 5 per person
  • With double overnight stay in Schäftlarn: Tram ride Schäftlarn – Munich, approx. EUR 5 per person
  • Special dates on request
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • 1 Transfer from Schäftlarn to Starnberg

  • 1 Boat ride from Herrsching to Diessen
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Train station Munich and underground to hotel.
  • Munich airport.
  • Parking: parking spaces available in garage approx. € 15 per day, no reservation taken. Unguarded parking spaces near hotel free of charge.
  • Return train journey from Füssen to Munich, duration approx. 2 hours (1x change trains).

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Train fare from Peissenberg to Peiting, approx. EUR 5 per person
  • Bus fare from Steingaden to Buching, approx. EUR 5 per person
  • With double overnight stay in Schäftlarn: Tram ride Schäftlarn – Munich, approx. EUR 5 per person
  • Special dates on request
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

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