Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich
You'll arrive in Munich and have the day to yourself to explore the city center at your own pace. Stop by one of the traditional beer gardens to experience Bavarian hospitality, and wander through the various sights the city has to offer. This is a good day to get oriented and start settling in.
Optional Activities
- Visit Munich city center sights
- Experience Bavarian hospitality in traditional beer gardens
- Day 2
Munich to Schäftlarn
This morning you'll hike along the Isar through forests and meadows while following the Way of St. James toward Schäftlarn monastery. Once you reach the monastery, head to the beer garden to try some Bavarian delicacies and freshly brewed beer. After lunch, the path gets steep as you climb out of the valley to finish at Schäftlarn.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike from Munich along the Isar to Schäftlarn monastery
- Visit Schäftlarn monastery beer garden
Landmarks Schäftlarn Monastery - Day 3
Schäftlarn to Bernried
You'll hike through the Maisinger Gorge and then reach Maisinger See, a nice moorland lake surrounded by peaceful scenery. From there, continue on to Possenhofen, which has historical significance as the childhood home of Empress Sissi. Walk past Rose Island and Feldafing lido along the shore of Lake Starnberg, following the scenic lakeside path.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through Maisinger Gorge to Maisinger See
- Visit Possenhofen and Empress Sissi sites
- Walk along Lake Starnberg lakeside path
Landmarks Maisinger Gorge Maisinger See Possenhofen Rose Island Feldafing Lido Lake Starnberg 
- Day 4
Bernried to Kochel
Start early with a visit to the Benedictine monastery in Bernried, then walk through Bernrieder Park and nature reserves that run along the water. The path takes you to Seeshaupt at the southern end of Lake Starnberg. Later, explore the Osterseen lake district with its great views of the Zugspitze mountain range.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Benedictine monastery in Bernried
- Hike through Bernrieder Park and nature reserves
- Explore Osterseen lake district
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the Osterseen lakes
Landmarks Benedictine Monastery Bernried Bernrieder Park Seeshaupt Osterseen Lake District Ostersee Zugspitze 
- Day 5
Kochel
Today is a more relaxed day in a landscape that inspired famous artists like Franz Marc and Kandinsky. You'll follow a suggested route over bridges and footbridges to reach the Lainbach waterfalls. After that, walk the rocky path around Lake Kochelsee to Schlehdorf, then take a boat back to Kochel to finish the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Lainbach waterfalls
- Walk around Lake Kochelsee to Schlehdorf
- Boat trip on Kochelsee
Landmarks Lainbach Waterfalls Lake Kochelsee Schlehdorf - Day 6
Kochel to Wallgau
This is your first mountain stage. You'll hike to Herzogstand using the bridle path that King Ludwig once used to reach his hunting lodge. At the summit, you can rest at the legendary beer garden or continue climbing to the top of Herzogstand for panoramic views across Munich and the high mountains. Take the cable car down and then catch a bus to Wallgau.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Herzogstand on King Ludwig's bridle path
- Cable car descent from Herzogstand
- Visit legendary Herzogstand beer garden
Optional Activities
- Climb to the panorama pavilion at Herzogstand summit
Landmarks Herzogstand - Day 7
Wank Summit
This is a challenging hiking day that takes you through the Finzbach gorge first, making your way to the Finzalm rest hut where you can catch your breath. From there, you'll continue on to Esterbergalm to grab some refreshments before tackling the final forest climb up to the Wank summit. Once you reach the top, the views open up to show you the Zugspitz massif, Wetterstein Mountains, and the city spread out below. After spending time taking in the scenery, you'll head down the mountain by cable car to finish the day in Garmisch, which is a nice way to end things after all that hiking.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided summit hike through Finzbach gorge to Wank summit
- Visits to Finzalm and Esterbergalm rest huts
- Refreshments at Esterbergalm hut
- Cable car descent from Wank to Garmisch
Landmarks Wank Zugspitz Massif Wetterstein Mountains Finzbach Gorge Finzalm Esterbergalm 
- Day 8
Departure
You'll depart at your own pace, wrapping up your journey through Bavaria.
- Meals
- Breakfast
