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View of the Zugspitze with huts and meadows in the foreground

From Munich to Garmisch

Through the Bavarian Lake District to the Zugspitze

8 Days / 7 Nights
Walking
View of the Zugspitze with huts and meadows in the foreground

You will say ‘Ja, mei!’ (‘wow’, in Bavarian dialect) more than once as you gaze over the mountain panorama on the eight-day hiking tour from Munich to Garmisch. You start from the Bavarian capital of Munich, past rushing waterfalls, babbling brooks and dreamy lakes.

The mountain railway will take you to higher altitudes, allowing you to explore Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze, without breaking a sweat. Below you lies the peaceful town of Garmisch and all around you are rustic alpine huts and benches that invite you to take a break. After the work is done, you can enjoy a tasty Bavarian ‘Brotzeit’, because ‘wea ko, dea ko!’ (‘Just because I can!’)

From Munich and Schäftlarn, the Eurohike hiking tour takes you to Bernried on day three. Through the impressive Maisinger Gorge, to Moorsee and then on to Possenhofen Castle, where Empress Sisi spent her childhood.

After a morning visit to the Benedictine Monastery in Bernried you go on to Lake Starnberg. The lake district of the Osterseen with a view of the Zugspitze will take your breath away, we promise! On day five: Put your legs up and take a break. Or explore Kochel am See and immerse yourself in the culture and art collections of the region.

On the last day two mountain stages await the energetic hiker. To Wallgau and finally to the Zugspitze, until you arrive in Garmisch at the end of your journey.

  • Maisinger See: Through the impressive Maisinger Gorge you travel to the idyllic Moorsee, which provides the perfect photo opportunity amidst a dreamlike landscape backdrop.
  • Southern Lake Starnberg: From here the unique lake district of the Osterseen begins. Whether hiking or bathing – you will be spoiled for choice!
  • The Zugspitze: The highest mountain in the Wetterstein mountain range, and at the same time Germany’s highest mountain is 2,968 metres high. Enjoy the impressive view and then swing down in a relaxed manner on the lift towards Garmisch.

The first hiking stage through the Alpine foothills begins leisurely with only a few hills. With the Eurohike category "Hiking", all sprightly leisure strollers comfortably reach their destination. To recharge your batteries, there is the option on day five to take a rest day or to walk around Lake Kochel.

On average, 12 kilometres are covered per day, with minimal ascents of 200 metres in altitude. The daily walking time is a maximum of five hours. Despite, or perhaps because of, the leisurely pace of the stages, you will get your money's worth on this hiking tour: magnificent mountain panoramas and crystal-clear lakes line every stage.

Itinerary at a glance

You start in Munich and soon have the Zugspitze as your destination in sight. Through the Maisinger Gorge you will reach the Moorsee and in Possenhofen you will follow in Sissi's footsteps - a beer garden snack is not to be missed!

Seize the day of arrival to visit the centre of Munich with its numerous sights and experience Bavarian cordiality in one of the many characteristic beergardens.

Hotel example: NYX Hotel

 

From the Bavarian metropolis you walk along the river Isar through forests and meadows. Along the Way of St. James until the famous Schäftlarn monastery, where you get to enjoy Bavarian delicacies and freshly brewed beer in the beergarden of the monastery. A short steep ascent takes you out of the Isar-valley to Schäftlarn.

Hotel example: Gut Schwaige

 

You walk through the impressive Maisinger Gorge to Lake Maisinger See, an idyllic moor-lake situated amidst spectacular scenery. Onwards to Possenhofen, where Empress Sissi spent her childhood. Past the island ‚Roseninsel‘ and Sissi‘s beloved lido Feldafing the route leads you along the idyllic path along the lakeside of Lake Starnberger Sees.

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 example: Alpenhof Postillion

 

 

 

A day for relaxation and enjoyment of a landscape, which was also very much appreciated by many famous artists such as Franz Marc and Kandinsky. Follow our hiking suggestion via bridges and footbridges to the Lainbach-waterfalls, which impressively pour into a gorge. You walk along the rock-path around Lake Kochelsee as far as Schlehdorf. Finally you take the boat back to Kochel.

Hotel example: 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.

Hotel example: Riessersee Hotel

 

 

 

 

 

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Departure or extension

Itinerary at a glance

You start in Munich and soon have the Zugspitze as your destination in sight. Through the Maisinger Gorge you will reach the Moorsee and in Possenhofen you will follow in Sissi's footsteps - a beer garden snack is not to be missed!

Seize the day of arrival to visit the centre of Munich with its numerous sights and experience Bavarian cordiality in one of the many characteristic beergardens.

Hotel example: NYX Hotel

 

From the Bavarian metropolis you walk along the river Isar through forests and meadows. Along the Way of St. James until the famous Schäftlarn monastery, where you get to enjoy Bavarian delicacies and freshly brewed beer in the beergarden of the monastery. A short steep ascent takes you out of the Isar-valley to Schäftlarn.

Hotel example: Gut Schwaige

 

You walk through the impressive Maisinger Gorge to Lake Maising, an idyllic moor-lake situated amidst spectacular scenery. Onwards to Possenhofen, where Empress Sissi spent her childhood. Past the island ‚Roseninsel‘ and Sissi‘s beloved lido Feldafing the route leads you along the idyllic path along the lakeside of Lake Starnberger Sees.

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 example: Alpenhof Postillion

 

 

 

A day for relaxation and enjoyment of a landscape, which was also very much appreciated by many famous artists such as Franz Marc and Kandinsky. Follow our hiking suggestion via bridges and footbridges to the Lainbach-waterfalls, which impressively pour into a gorge. You walk along the rock-path around Lake Kochelsee as far as Schlehdorf. Finally you take the boat back to Kochel.

Hotel example: 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.

Hotel example: Hotel Riessersee

 

 

 

 

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08
Departure or extension

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.

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 15.09.2023, later dates on request

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accomodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • 1 Transfer from Schäftlarn to Starnberg
  • 1 Boat ride Lake Kochelsee

  • 1 Cable car descent Herzogstand
  • 1 Cable car descent Wank
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • 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: Hotel underground parking for approx. EUR 50 per week, no reservation. Parking spaces near the hotel are free of charge and unguarded.  
  • 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)
  • 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

  • Accomodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • 1 Transfer from Schäftlarn to Starnberg
  • 1 Boat ride Lake Kochelsee

  • 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)
  • 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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