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View of Lake Starnberg with mountain panorama

From Lake Starnberg to Garmisch

A short hiking holiday in Bavaria

4 Days / 3 Nights
Walking
97  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
97  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
View of Lake Starnberg with mountain panorama

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.

Hiker on the beautiful hiking trail in the Bavarian Alpine Foreland
Wonderful view from the trail to the Zugspitze
Alpine landscape with view of the hiking paths and the Zugspitze
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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.

Hiker on the beautiful hiking trail in the Bavarian Alpine Foreland
Wonderful view from the trail to the Zugspitze
Alpine landscape with view of the hiking paths and the Zugspitze

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: 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: 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: 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.

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Pastoral farmhouse along your hiking trip from Munich to Garmisch
Hiker are exploring the hiking trail in Garmisch
Panorama view with the Lake Kochlsee from the trail to Wallgau
Hiking break with a fantastic view on the trail from Munich to Garmisch

Route information

Walking

The first part of your hiking week leads you leisurely on just slightly hilly terrain through the Alpine foothills. Inbetween a day of rest lures with an option to walk around the lake before you are headed for the mountains towards Garmisch. As a finale enjoy two hiking tours with alps and splendid mountain panorama. 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 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.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Sustainably on the go

Our contribution to climate protection

97 kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
With a hiking holiday, you are opting for an extremely climate-friendly form of travel. We are aware that even this generates a certain amount of CO2 emissions, even if this is low compared to other forms of travel. The emissions caused are calculated per travel and person using the internationally recognised ‘Carmacal’ CO2 calculator and offset by supporting carefully selected climate protection projects. A detailed overview of emissions in the areas of transport, accommodation, activities and on-site catering can be found here.
Accommodation (72%)
Meals (12%)
Transport (9%)
Activities (6%)
100%
97 kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
With a hiking holiday, you are opting for an extremely climate-friendly form of travel. We are aware that even this generates a certain amount of CO2 emissions, even if this is low compared to other forms of travel. The emissions caused are calculated per travel and person using the internationally recognised ‘Carmacal’ CO2 calculator and offset by supporting carefully selected climate protection projects. A detailed overview of emissions in the areas of transport, accommodation, activities and on-site catering can be found here.
Accommodation (72%)
Meals (12%)
Transport (9%)
Activities (6%)
100%

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

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

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train in Munich and by tube to the hotel, to Bernried from Munich, duration approx. 45 minutes.
  • Munich airport.
  • Parking Bernried: Hotel parking spaces or hotel parking garage, approx. EUR 50 to approx. EUR 100 per week.
  • Return journey from Garmisch to Munich by train, duration approx. 1.5 hours, to Bernried by train, duration approx. 1,5 hours (1x change of trains).

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
  • 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

  • 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 in Munich and by tube to the hotel, to Bernried from Munich, duration approx. 45 minutes.
  • Munich airport.
  • Parking: Hotel parking spaces or hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 50 to EUR 100 per week.
  • Departure by train from Garmisch to Bernried, duration approx. 1.5 hours with 1 change in Tutzing

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
  • Special dates on request
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accomodation in 4**** hotel in Munich, 3*** hotels and inns
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Cable car descent Herzogstand
  • 1 Cable car descent Wank

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

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train in Munich and by tube to the hotel, to Bernried from Munich, duration approx. 45 minutes.
  • Munich airport.
  • Parking: Garage for approx. EUR 125 per week, no reservation. Parking spaces near the hotel are free of charge and unguarded, P&R Parking Freiham approx. EUR 2 per day.
  • Return journey from Garmisch to Munich by train, duration approx. 1.5 hours, to Bernried by train, duration approx. 1,5 hours (1x change of trains).

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Train journey Iffeldorf – Kochel, approx. EUR 5 per person
  • Bus journey Kochel – Walchensee (free with Guest Card)
  • Bus journey Herzogstand – Wallgau (free with Guest Card)
  • 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.

Stephanie Erbschwendtner

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