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Three hikers with backpacks and trekking poles walking on a mountain trail with dramatic rocky peaks and green forests in the background.

From Lake Starnberg to Garmisch

Across the Bavarian Lakeland to Mount Zugspitze

97  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
97  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
97  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
Three hikers with backpacks and trekking poles walking on a mountain trail with dramatic rocky peaks and green forests in the background.

The essentials at a glance

Self-guided walking tour from Lake Starnberg to Garmisch through the Bavarian Alpine foothills. Explore the Osterseen lake district with views of Zugspitze, ascend Herzogstand via King Ludwig's historic bridlepath, and summit Mount Wank with panoramic views of the Wetterstein mountains. Daily walking times up to 5 hours, with cable car descents included. Accommodation in 3-star hotels with breakfast and luggage transfer.

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Experience pure hiking joy on a short hiking holiday in Bavaria. Fantastic views of the Zugspitze and the high mountains, idyllic natural landscapes at the Osterseen and the tasty Bavarian delicacies – what more could a hiker's heart desire? Starting from the picturesque spa and resort town of Bernried on Lake Starnberg, you will explore the wonderful hiking paths and the Bavarian Lake District by foot.

After a relaxing journey to Bernried on Lake Starnberg and a visit to its Benedictine monastery, you will hike to Seeshaupt at the southern end of Lake Starnberg. This is the start of the Osterseen lake district, a group of 24 individual lakes south of Lake Starnberg in Upper Bavaria. You will spend the night in the first stage town of Kochel am See. The next day, the route leads along the horse path to the Herzogstand, where magnificent panoramas as far as Munich and the high mountains await you. After a relaxing cable car ride, you spend your second night in Wallgau. The following day, the last stage awaits you: a summit tour on the Wank with unforgettable views of the Zugspitze massif and the Wetterstein mountains. 

  • Natural idyll on Lake Starnberg: You start your hiking tour in Bernried at Lake Starnberg. Around the lake there are plenty of pleasant walks, cafés and small shops to discover.
  • Magnificent views of Germany's highest mountain: At 2,968 metres, the Zugspitze is the highest peak in the Wetterstein Mountains and also the highest mountain in Germany. Wonderful mountain panoramas accompany you on your hiking short holiday.

This short hiking holiday offers the perfect break in Bavaria’s beautiful natural landscape. After four days and three nights you will return home full of energy. The routes lead along multi-faceted hiking paths with daily walking times of around five hours. The two mountain stages can be experienced in an easier or, if desired, more athletic way. With a bit of basic fitness, this short hiking holiday will be a soothing experience in southern Germany.

Our hiking tip: This short hiking holiday is ideal for hiking with a dog.

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Three hikers with backpacks and trekking poles walking on a mountain trail with dramatic rocky peaks and green forests in the background.

From Lake Starnberg to Garmisch

Across the Bavarian Lakeland to Mount Zugspitze

97  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
97  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
97  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
Three hikers with backpacks and trekking poles walking on a mountain trail with dramatic rocky peaks and green forests in the background.

The essentials at a glance

Self-guided walking tour from Lake Starnberg to Garmisch through the Bavarian Alpine foothills. Explore the Osterseen lake district with views of Zugspitze, ascend Herzogstand via King Ludwig's historic bridlepath, and summit Mount Wank with panoramic views of the Wetterstein mountains. Daily walking times up to 5 hours, with cable car descents included. Accommodation in 3-star hotels with breakfast and luggage transfer.

Do you have questions about this tour?

Experience the pure joy of hiking on a short walking holiday in Bavaria. Fantastic views of the Zugspitze and the high mountains, idyllic natural landscapes around the Osterseen and the tasty Bavarian specialties – what more could a hiker's heart desire! Starting from the picturesque spa and holiday resort of Bernried on Lake Starnberg, you'll explore the wonderful walking paths and the Bavarian Lake District on foot.

After a relaxing journey to Bernried on Lake Starnberg and a visit to its Benedictine monastery, you will hike to Seeshaupt at the southern end of Lake Starnberg. This is the start of the Osterseen lake district, a group of 24 individual lakes south of Lake Starnberg in Upper Bavaria. You will spend the night in the first stage town of Kochel am See. The next day, the route leads along the horse path to the Herzogstand, where magnificent panoramas as far as Munich and the high mountains await you. After a relaxing cable car ride, you spend your second night in Wallgau. The following day, the last stage awaits you: a summit tour on the Wank with unforgettable views of the Zugspitze massif and the Wetterstein mountains. 

  • Natural idyll on Lake Starnberg: You start your hiking tour in Bernried at Lake Starnberg. Around the lake there are plenty of pleasant walks, cafés and small shops to discover.
  • Magnificent views of Germany's highest mountain: At 2,968 metres, the Zugspitze is the highest peak in the Wetterstein Mountains and also the highest mountain in Germany. Wonderful mountain panoramas accompany you on your hiking short holiday.

This short hiking holiday offers the perfect break in Bavaria’s beautiful natural landscape. After four days and three nights you will return home full of energy. The routes lead along multi-faceted hiking paths with daily walking times of around five hours. The two mountain stages can be experienced in an easier or, if desired, more athletic way. With a bit of basic fitness, this short hiking holiday will be a soothing experience in southern Germany.

Our hiking tip: This short hiking holiday is ideal for hiking with a dog.

Itinerary at a glance

A short vacation for all senses! From the lake district of the Osterseen (East Lakes) you can already see the Zugspitze. Climb up to the summit of the Wank, on the Finzalm and the Esterbergalm two rustic refreshment stops welcome you.

Hotel example: Hotel Seeblick

After a visit to the Benedictine monastery Bernried in the morning you proceed through the Bernrieder Park and picturesque nature reserves directly along the water. Soon you reach Seeshaupt, the southern end of Lake Starnberger See. This is the start of the incredibly beautiful lake district of the Osterseen-lakes, where you enjoy marvelous walks along their lakesides and a swim. Fantastic views onto Mount Zugspitze you have from the large Lake Ostersee, home of a multitude of waterfowl.

Hotel examplel: Hotel Alpenhof Postillion

Today the first mountain-tour awaits! The route leads you to the renowned Herzogstad on the bridlepath, which was already used by King Louis in order to reach his hunting lodge. Once you reach the top you take a well-earned break in the legendary beergarden or climb up to the Herzogstand, where you get a view all the way to Munich and into the high mountain range from the panorama-pavillon. Then you glide effortlessly into the valley by cable car, where you take the bus to Wallgau.

Hotel example: Hotel zur Post

As a finale a fantastic summit-tour onto Mount Wank awaits. You walk through the deep Finzbach-ravine and ascend to the Finz-alp, a little hut in a fabulous location. Onwards to the Esterberg-alp, where you get to enjoy specialities of the chalet before you embark on the final ascent through the forest to the summit. From above you see the entire Zugspitz-massif and the ‚Wetterstein‘-mountains, situated directly opposite and the town deep below you, an unforgettable view! Then sway comfortably downhill by cable car to Garmisch. Than departure.

Itinerary at a glance

A short vacation to delight all the senses! From the Osterseen lake district, you can already see the Zugspitze. Climb up to the summit of the Wank, where two traditional mountain huts – the Finzalm and the Esterbergalm – welcome you.

‘Servus’ from Bernried! Right on the shores of Lake Starnberg, you can relax and enjoy the Bavarian way of life – whether you’re taking a walk along the shore, admiring the view of the mountains, or enjoying a Bavarian snack.

Hotel example: Hotel Seeblick

After a morning visit to the Benedictine monastery in Bernried, you’ll walk through Bernried Park and picturesque nature reserves right alongside the water. Soon you'll reach Seeshaupt, the southern end of Lake Starnberg. This is where the uniquely beautiful Osterseen lake district begins, where you can enjoy wonderful walks and a swim along the shores. You’ll have fantastic views of the Zugspitze from Great Ostersee, which is home to a wide variety of waterbirds.

Hotel examplel: Hotel Alpenhof Postillion

Today, the first mountain stage awaits you! Your hike takes you to the famous ‘Herzogstand’ along the ‘Reitweg’ trail, a route that King Ludwig II himself used to reach his hunting lodge. Once at the top, stop for a well-deserved break at the legendary beer garden, or climb up to the Herzogstand itself, where you can enjoy views from the panoramic pavilion all the way to Munich and the high mountains. Take the cable car for a smooth ride back down into the valley, where you’ll catch the bus to Wallgau.

Hotel example: Hotel zur Post

As a finale, a fantastic summit hike up the ‘Wank’ is on your itinerary. You’ll ascend through the deep Finzbach Gorge to the ‘Finzalm’, a small mountain hut in a stunning location. Continue on to the ‘Esterbergalm’, where you can refuel with the hut’s specialities before tackling the final ascent through the forest to the summit. From the top, you’ll see the entire Zugspitze massif and the Wetterstein Mountains directly opposite, with the town far below you – an unforgettable sight! Now take a leisurely ride down by cable car to Garmisch, followed by departure.

Other variations of this tour

Route information

Walking

The first hike leads you leisurely on just slightly hilly terrain through the Alpine foothills. Afterwards, enjoy two days of hiking with alpine pastures and splendid mountain panoramas. All in all a hiking holiday full of enjoyment, with daily walking times of 5 hours maximum, whereas with both days in the mountains you always have a choice between an easier and a more athletic option.

Route information

Walking

The first walk leads you leisurely on just slightly hilly terrain through the Alpine foothills. Afterwards, enjoy two hiking stages featuring alpine pastures and magnificent mountain panoramas. All in all, this is a walking holiday full of enjoyment, with daily walking times of up to 6.5 hours, and on the two mountain days, both an easier and a more challenging route are offered.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accomodation in 3*** hotels and inns
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Cable car descent Herzogstand
  • 1 Cable car descent Wank
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Printed route book, per room EUR 20

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train to Deggendorf and by bus to Bernried on Lake Starnberg (www.dbregiobus-bayern.de)
  • Munich airport and by train to Deggendorf and by bus to Bernried, duration approx. 3 hours with 3 changes in Landshut, Plattling and Deggendorf (www.bahn.de)
  • Parking Bernried: Hotel parking spaces or hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 50 to approx. EUR 100 per week
  • Departure by train from Garmisch to Bernried, duration approx. 1.5 hours with 1 change in Tutzing (www.bahn.de)

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Train journey Iffeldorf – Kochel, approx. EUR 6 per person
  • Bus journey Kochel – Walchensee (free with Guest Card)
  • Bus journey Herzogstand – Wallgau (free with Guest Card)
  • With double overnight stay in Schäftlarn: Tram ride Schäftlarn – Munich, approx. EUR 6 per person
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in 3***-hotels and country hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 cable car descent Herzogstand
  • 1 cable car descent Wank
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Printed route book, per person EUR 20

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train to Bernried on Lake Starnberg (www.bahn.de)
  • Munich airport and by train to Bernried on Lake Starnberg, duration approx. 1.5 hours with 1 change in Munich-Pasing (www.bahn.de)
  • Parking: hotel parking spaces or hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 50 to approx. EUR 100 per week
  • Departure by train from Garmisch to Bernried on Lake Starnberg, duration approx. 1.5 hours with 1 change in Tutzing (www.bahn.de)

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.
  • Rides by public transport Iffeldorf – Kochel, Kochel – Walchensee and Herzogstand – Wallgau, costs per person approx. EUR 13 (free with guest cards on site)
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
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Our contribution to climate protection

  • Active vacations are among the most environmentally friendly and healthiest ways to travel. Traveling on foot means moving in a climate-conscious way while conserving resources.

  • Our carefully selected accommodations, like us, are committed to lived sustainability. They are deeply rooted in their regions, work with local suppliers, provide attractive employment opportunities for local residents, and thereby strengthen local value creation.

  • With the Eurohike On Tour app, we offer a digital version of our travel documents, allowing you to navigate confidently while on the road. By moving to digital formats, we help conserve valuable natural resources.

  • Eurohike has been certified as a sustainable tour operator with the internationally recognized Travelife certification. To achieve this, more than 261 requirements were carefully met.

  • Even though hiking vacations (and cycling vacations with Eurobike) are among the most climate-friendly forms of travel, they still generate CO₂ emissions. These are carefully measured using the “Carmacal” calculator. Through our commitment to selected climate protection projects, we aim to give something back to the environment.

    97 kg
    CO₂-Emissions are offset
    CO₂ distribution:

    Accommodation (72%)

    Meals (12%)

    Transport (9%)

    Activities (6%)

    97 kg
    CO₂-Emissions are offset
    CO₂ distribution:

    Accommodation (72%)

    Meals (12%)

    Transport (9%)

    Activities (6%)

    97 kg
    CO₂-Emissions are offset
    CO₂ distribution:

    Accommodation (72%)

    Meals (12%)

    Transport (9%)

    Activities (6%)

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