Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Bad Wiessee
Upon arrival into Munich International airport, take the train to Bad Wiessee (own expense). After checking into your hotel, the day is free at leisure.
Day 2 Round Hike to Mount Riederstein
Hike to amazing views, to the mountain inn Galaun, then onwards to the little mountain chapel on the rock formation of Mount Riederstein. from here, you have a magnificent view down to the lake and the surrounding mountains. Once back on the lake, the Tegernsee brewery inn invites to a cool beverage (own expense), before you return with the Tegernsee-ship to Bad Wiessee.
Hiking Distance: 9 KM Hike Elevation: +420m, -450m
Day 3 Bad Wiessee – Lake Schliersee
From Tegernsee, you will reach alpine pastures via a steep forest trail surrounding the well-known Alpine beer garden, Neureuth. After a break with lovely views at the lake, continue your hike to the Gindelalm alp and descend along forest paths and forest roads to Lake Schliersee. After reaching the marina, you arrive at the pretty and neat spa park situated directly at the lakeside of Lake Schliersee.
Hiking Distance: 16 KM Hike Elevation: +420m, -380m
Day 4 Round Hike to Lake Spitzingsee
Along the lakeside-adventure-path will get you to Fischhausen. Walk along the path ‘Bockerlbahnweg’ with numerous information points via the former forest railway. First, walk to the col ‘Spitzingsattel’ and then onwards to the picturesque Lake Spitzingsee. Stroll round this nature idyll before you take a break in the historic chalet‚ ‘Wurzhütte’ and then return by bus to Schliersee.
Hiking Distance: 13 KM Hike Elevation: +390m, -60m
Day 5 Lake Schliersee – Bayrischzell
A cable car ride takes you to the summit station on Mount Taubenstein. Walk along the high-altitude mountain path to the Rotwandhaus accompanied with brilliant views. You can climb to the peak of Rotwand if you fancy. Onward journey via the picturesque cirque ‘Großtiefentaler Kessel’ to Lake Soinsee with its idyllic location, then along alpine pastures and flowering meadows to Bayrischzell.
Hiking Distance: 9 KM Hike Elevation: +170m, -520m
Day 6 Round Hike to Mount Wendelstein
The King-Maximilian-path leads you past a waterfall to the Wendelstein-Alp. From there, walk all the way to the summit with its impressive meteorological observatory and along the panorama-loop-path to the Wendelstein cave with its accessible underground tunnels. After a snack (own expense) in the panorama-beer garden, take the cable car back into the valley and stroll back to Bayrischzell.
Hiking Distance: 7 KM Hike Elevation: +380m, -290m
Day 7 Depart Bayrischzell or Extend Your Stay
Choose to sleep in or simply rest and relax until check out.
Inclusions
~ 6 nights in desired accommodation with breakfast;
~ boat ride on Lake Tegernsee;
~ cable car ride at Taubenstein;
~ cable car ride at Wendelstein;
~ bus journey(s) according to itinerary;
~ luggage transfer according to itinerary;
~ elaborated route description;
~ detailed travel documentation (1 set per room) with route maps or overview maps, route description, tourist attractions and important telephone numbers;
~ service hotline.
Exclusions
~ air travel;
~ train/bus journey to Spitzingsee – Bayrischzell, approx. EUR 5 per person;
~ personal travel insurance;
~ expenditure of personal effects;
~ tourism tax at each accommodation check in;
~ anything not specified in the itinerary.
Important Notes
~ this trip is self-guided.
~ 20% non – refundable deposit is required within 7 days upon confirmation. Balance payment is required 60 days prior to departure.
~ Should you require a visa to enter Germany, it is your responsibility to obtain such document before departure.
~ A Tourism Tax per hiker per night may be levied and hikers required to pay this tax in cash at each accommodation each day upon check in.
~ Hiking hours indicated are approximate, shorter or longer hours may be required according to individual’s fitness level.
~ Trip grading is an indication on the difficulty of the activities included. Preparation and engaging in regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and active lifestyle prior to the trip will be most beneficial in ensuring you have full enjoyment of the trip. We are glad to discuss your concerns and answer your queries.
~ Children should be used to hiking and walking for a few hours at a time and they should also have prior hiking experience. The hikes/walks are mainly across meadows, on forest tracks and good paths.
~ Every effort is made to ensure the trip and included experiences take place during the ideal time or period of the year, however certain sights are subject to weather conditions and seasonal variations that are not within the control of Travel Wander and the Co-ordinator. Although you may get to see and/or experience, we cannot guarantee the sightings.
~ Provision of meals during the trip showcases local authenticity, cuisine and food culture of the places we are visiting. All food allergies and dietary restrictions must be disclosed to Travel Wander at the time of booking. We will use reasonable efforts to accommodate special requirements or requests but this is not always possible given the nature of the destinations visited and availability of options. We cannot guarantee that dietary needs or restrictions can be accommodated. Travel Wander is not liable for failure to accommodate or fulfil such requests. Meal supplementary charges may be imposed to meet your dietary needs.
~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the hikers. Therefore inclusion of the itinerary may be altered due to (not limited to) bad weather, local conditions, accommodation book out, the skill levels of the cyclists and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip.
~ Because hiking requires a certain level of cardio and stamina exertion, it is not suitable for hikers with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Hikers must ensure they are medically and physically able to hike.
~ If hiker presents difficulty in completing the ride of the day, we strongly discourage the hiker from continuing for the day with top priority on the safety of the hiker (and travel companions) in mind. The hikercan fast track to the next accommodation making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at hiker’s own expense. Hikers can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ Hiker may choose to terminate the hike early during any time of the planned hiking day or make it a rest day, and fast track to the next accommodation by making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at cyclist’s own expense. Should the hiker wish to partake in other activities or sightseeing on the rest day, it will be at the hiker’s own expense. Hikers can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ There is no refund for uncompleted cycling distances or missed inclusions.
~ Purchasing comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. See HERE for details.
~ By making a payment to Travel Wander LLP, you (and on behalf of the rest of travelling companions) acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to Travel Wander’s Booking Conditions and Other Important Information: Cancellation and Amendment, Modes of Payment, Privacy Policy, Indemnity Policy, and Terms & Conditions.
