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Individual crossing of the Alps from Garmisch to Sterzing

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Start and end in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
3.9 (54 reviews)

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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 2 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leutasch

    Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leutasch

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leutasch (approximately 15.5 km, approximately 5.5 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car ride up to Eckbauer (1,250 m)
    • Loop trail through Leutascher Geisterklamm gorge
    Landmarks
    Eckbauer
    Schloss Elmau
    Lake Lautersee
    Leutascher Geisterklamm
  3. Day 2

    Leutasch to Birgitz

    Leutasch to Birgitz
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Leutasch to Birgitz (approximately 10 km, approximately 3.5 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Train to Innsbruck
    • Walking tour of historic Innsbruck old town and Golden Roof
    • Public bus from Innsbruck main train station to Birgitz
    Landmarks
    Katzenkopf
    Seefeld Olympic Region
    Golden Roof
  4. Day 3

    Birgitz to Fulpmes

    Birgitz to Fulpmes
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Birgitz to Fulpmes through Stubai Valley (approximately 12 km, approximately 6 hours)
    Landmarks
    Kalkkögeln
    Halsl
    Telfes
  5. Day 4

    Fulpmes to Steinach am Brenner

    Fulpmes to Steinach am Brenner
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Fulpmes to Steinach am Brenner (approximately 14.5 km, approximately 5 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Serlesbahn cable car from Mieders to Koppeneck
    Landmarks
    Serles
    Maria Waldrast
  6. Day 5

    Steinach am Brenner to Obernberg im Wipptal

    Steinach am Brenner to Obernberg im Wipptal
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Steinach am Brenner to Obernberg im Wipptal (approximately 17 km, approximately 8 hours)
    Landmarks
    Trunaalm
    Eggerjoch
    Lichtsee
    Tribulaun
    Olperer
  7. Day 6

    Obernberg im Wipptal to Gossensass

    Obernberg im Wipptal to Gossensass
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Obernberg to Gossensass (approximately 15.5 km, approximately 7 hours)
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Church
    Obernberger See
    Sandjöchl
  8. Day 7

    Gossensass to Sterzing

    Gossensass to Sterzing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Gossensass to Sterzing (approximately 8 km, approximately 3 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car from Ladurns up the mountain
    • Local bus after descent to Sterzing
    Landmarks
    Pflerscher Tribulaun
    Dolomieu Trail
    Rosskopf
  9. Day 8

    Sterzing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

    Sterzing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Return bus transfer to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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