The Chiemgau Alps are nestled on the border between Salzburg, Tyrol and Bavaria. These gentle mountains and their large alpine pastures hide some of Germany's most idyllic holiday resorts. Scenic views of rugged, snow-capped summits are a vivid contrast to the lush green meadows in the foothills.
Your Itinerary
Route Character
On this tour you'll be walking up to 4 or 6 hours a day.*
Day 1 - Arrival on Lake Königssee
Day 2 - Berchtesgaden National Park
(Lake Königssee to Weissbach). Take a leisurely walk 's dramatic peaks as you walk through alpine pastures. Then hike down through the Seisenbergklamm Gorge and into the Saalach River Valley.
Day 3 - Weissbach to Lofer
Walk in the Saalach River Valley to the Amprechtshöhle, Europe's longest water-coursed cave and on to the Vorderkaserklamm, a natural swimming pool. Continue your hike to St. Martin, where you can climb up to the pilgrim's church 'Maria im Kirchental', nestling in an idyllic valley beside the Loferer Steinberge Mountains.
Day 4 - Loferer Alm via Winkelmoos Alm to Reit im
Winkl
A cable car gets you up to the alpine pasture Loferer Alm, where the high path to Steinplatte Mountain begins. Today you will tackle the fi rst summit as you walk through lovely mountain forests to the peak. Walk down to the alpine pasture of Winkelmoos Alm and take the bus to Reit im Winkl.
Day 5 - Reit im Winkl
Enjoy a day at leisure in the resort of Reit im Winkl. Alternatively, go on a classic mountain tour to the Fellhorn, a mountainous ridge covered by meadows and alpine roses.
Day 6 - Lake Taubensee 'The Eye of Chiemgau'
Enjoy some time at this idyllic alpine lake situated 1,138 metres up the Rauhe Nadel. It will be quite a long day as you follow extensive hiking paths across one alpine pasture to another.
Day 7 - Kampenwand Wall to Lake Chiemsee
Hike through mountain forests to the alpine pastures of Hochplatte and Kampenwand in the Chiemgau Alps and enjoy stunning views over Lake Chiemsee. Follow the hiking path along the walls of the Kampenwand. If you are surefooted you can tackle the summit. Then relax and take the cable car downhill.
Day 8 - Lake Chiemsee
Return to Lake from Lake Chiemsee for your homeward journey or extent your stay
Walking Tour
8 days / 7 nights, 77 km
Your Package Includes
Return flights from London to Salzburg or Munich and return rail transfers onto Berchtesgaden.
Welcome & tour information.
7 nights half board in 3-star country hotels.
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel.
Cable car in Lofer and Kampenwand.
Route book and walking rucksack per room
Highlights
Walking in National Park Berchtesgaden.
Stunning views over the Alps and the foothills of the Alps with many lakes.
Traditional mountain villages showing Bavarian and Austrian culture.
High level path from mountain cabin to mountain cabin
*Sure footedness and a basic level of fitness are required, although you will hike on good, solid walking paths and forest roads. Expect some short, steep climbs and high level paths, but for the less adventurous there are always some easier route options.
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