Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Saig
Make your way to Saig. After check in, the rest of time is at leisure.
Meal: Nil
Day 2 Saig – Titisee – Schattenmühle
Start your hike from the Saiger and walk to Titisee over the high ridge. From there, admire the beautiful view of Lake Titisee, Feldberg and the peaks of the Austrian and Swiss Alps. The path leads you to the first highlight, the “Wutachschlucht”. This nature reserve creates an exciting primeval landscape with romantic gorges and cascading waterfalls.
Meal: Breakfast
Hiking Duration: 5 – 6 hours approx. Hiking Distance: 20 KM
Hiking Elevation: + 260 M, – 635 M
Day 3 Schattenmühle – Blumberg
Walk along the Wutach to Achdorf, where the river is deflected towards the Rhine. Reach today’s destination Blumberg via the “Blumberg Gate” – a former river bed between two mountains. Once there, take a look at the famous “Sauschwänzlebahn”, a steam locomotive that winds through many bends and narrow loops through the breathtaking scenery.
Meal: Breakfast.
Hiking Duration: 5 – 6 hours approx. Hiking Distance: 25 KM
Hiking Elevation: + 475 M, – 455 M
Day 4 Blumberg – Tengen
Today’s walk takes you into Randen which offers a stunning site: the blue stone, a rock group from up to 10 meters high basalt columns. It was formed during the eruption of the westernmost Hegau volcanoes. The remaining kilometres pass through a charming landscape to our destination, Tengen.
Meal: Breakfast.
Hiking Duration: 5 – 6 hours approx. Hiking Distance: 20 KM
Hiking Elevation: + 415 M, – 545 M
Day 5 Tengen – Engen
The next stage takes you from Tengen past the bird sanctuaries Hegaualb over the Duggenhart, one of the higher wooded hills, that the old post path merges. Wander leisurely through a harmonious forest landscape and after a few hours, arrive in Engen.
Meal: Breakfast
Hiking Duration: 5 – 6 hours approx. Hiking Distance: 15 KM
Hiking Elevation: + 385 M, – 355 M
Day 6 Engen – Singen
The seven Hegau Mountains pile up together. In the 846-metre high mountain, find the remains of the ruin Hohenhewen. From the observation deck, marvel the Hegau and on clear days, see Lake Constance and the Alps. Hike over the summit, past the ruin Mägdeberg to Singen with its numerous cultural monuments.
Meal: Breakfast
Hiking Duration: 5 hours approx. Hiking Distance: 20 KM
Hiking Elevation: + 285 M, – 435 M
Day 7 Singen – Radolfzell am Bodensee
You have the choice between two different routes to Radolfzell.
Route 1: the longer trip takes you on the official route past the picturesque Lake Steisslinger and the ruined Homberg. You have wonderful views over the Untersee with the isle Reichenau and the Peninsula Mettnau of Radolfzell.
Route 2: The shorter path leaves the “Querweg” and leads you through nature reserve Ziegeleiweiher over to Lake Constance.
Meal: Breakfast.
Hiking Duration: 3.5 – 6 hours approx. Hiking Distance: 15 – 25 KM
Hiking Elevation: + 295 M, – 530 M
Day 8 Depart Radolfzell am Bodensee
Simply rest and relax until it’s time for your onward journey or check out (1100 hours) and the tour concludes.
Meal: Breakfast
Recommendation: option to extend your stay in Germany or other parts of Europe.
Inclusions
~ 7 nights accommodation in 3* hotels and/or charming country inns, on twin sharing basis;
~ 7 Breakfasts, continental style;
~ Luggage transfers, 1 piece per person maximum 20 KG;
~ information pack including route notes & maps (1 per room);
~ emergency service hotline during hiking days.
Exclusions
~ air/land travel to Saig xx Radolfzell, Germany;
~ visa arrangement;
~ personal travel insurance;
~ expenditure of personal effects;
~ tourist tax at each accommodation;
~ anything not specified in the itinerary.
Important Notes
~ Non – refundable deposit, 20% of total tour price is required at the time of booking. Full or balance payment is 60 days prior to departure.
~ This self-guided trip is good for 1 hiker to go.
~ Should you require a visa to enter Germany, it is your responsibility to obtain such document before departure. Check your entry requirement and apply your visa HERE if you require.
~ 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 hikers 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 certain level of cardio and stamina exertion, it is not suitable for participants with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Hikers must ensure they are medically and physically able to hike/walk.
~ 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.
~ All hikers are strongly encouraged to be appropriately dressed in the right footwear (covered hiking shoes) and attire suitable for hiking.
~ Option to extend your stay in Germany or other parts in Europe.
~ 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 hikers 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 cyclists with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Cyclists must ensure they are medically and physically able to hike.
~ If hiker presents difficulty in completing the hike of the day, we strongly discourage the cyclist from continuing for the day with top priority on the safety of the hiker (and travel companions) in mind. The hiker can fast track to the next accommodation making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at the 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 ride 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 hiker’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 hiking 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.
