Walking in Southern Bavaria

In the heart of Bavaria, among the foothills of the Alps, your base for this self-guided walking week is the quaint and 'chocolate box' village of Oberammergau.

Walking in Southern Bavaria

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Trip Fee

$ 1.385

Single Room Difference

$ 311

Date

24 - 31 May 2026

Trip Information

Known for its world-famous Passion Plays, performed every ten years, it is impossibly picturesque; its houses are decorated with elaborate paintings known as Luftmalerei and prettily carved wooden balconies overflow with geraniums. Here, the locals embrace their rich history, where traditional Bavarian dress is often worn in recognition of their heritage and the custom of Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and a generously sized portion of cake) is still an afternoon ritual. The village is also an absolute Mecca for the walking enthusiast. From exhilarating mountain hikes with amazing views all the way to the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, to relaxed strolls through lush green valleys and wetland nature reserves, Oberammergau's wealth of well-signed paths and easy-to-follow trails make it a great choice for wonderfully varied walking. We provide a choice of both level 1 and level 2 walks for all days, using the highly efficient local public transport system so you can explore further afield - all guests receive a Guest Card that gives free transport on certain local buses and trains. You also have the mountain lifts to take the sting out of more challenging ascents.

Activity Areas

Centre-Based
Self-Guided Walking
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Region & Country & City

Europe: Germany

Included in the Price


- All buffet breakfasts and 1 evening meal on arrival day
- All accommodation (see accommodation section)
- Headwater Navigation App
- Guest card for free local bus travel and discounts on the cable cards, museums and other local attractions

Not Included In The Price


- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
- Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Arrival & departure transfers - please contact us for details and prices.

Accommodation Information


- 7 nights 3-star hotel, all rooms ensuite
- 5 days centre-based walking; 1 free day
- Choice of routes each day
- Altitude max. 1700m, average 1100m
- Self-guided holiday

Map

Itinerary

Day 1 Start Oberammergau

Arrive at your hotel in Oberammergau.

Day 2 Villages of the Ammer Valley

A perfect introduction to your walking week starts with a short (15 mins) ride on the little red train to Bad Kohlgrub. From here, you walk through the rolling Ammer Valley's string of sleepy farming villages. Unterammergau, in particular, has a splendid Rococo church. Then walk across to the Pulvermoos, a wildlife sanctuary and habitat for 60 bird species including Corncrake, Dipper, Whinchat and Snipe. 3 walking options: distance 8km/5.0mi or 12km/7.5mi or 18km/11.2mi

Day 3 Mountains and Monastery Walk

Start with a cable car ride to the top of the Laber (1685m) for panoramic views of Germany's highest mountain - the Zugspitze (2962m) - and the Austrian Alps beyond. You then wind your way down through cool pine forests to the village of Ettal. After lunch, visit the amazing 14th century former Benedictine monastery, an outstanding example of Bavarian Baroque architecture. Return on an easy path along the pretty valley, passing the Barenhohle cave where there's a figure of the resurrected Christ. 2 walking options: distance 12km/7.5mi or 14km/8.7mi

Day 4 Follow the shore of Staffelsee; afternoon optional boat cruise

Staffelsee is one of the larger of the many picturesque blue lakes dotted around this part of Bavaria. This beautiful stretch of water offers easy walking along the shoreline with plenty of swimming opportunities. Stop off in the attractive riverside village of Uffing (the boat landing station is the place for lunch and offers magnificent views of the lake backed by mountains). In the afternoon, either relax in the sun on the panorama deck of the little lake cruiser (payable locally), passing hidden coves and the lake's seven islands (one even has its own tiny chapel), or return on foot along the quiet side of the lake. 3 walking options: distance 12km/7.5mi or 14km/8.7mi or 22km/13.7mi

Day 5 Free day

A day off from walking today. Maybe take the local bus to Mad King Ludwig's fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein with its stunning setting on a rocky outcrop; or take the funicular to the top of Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze, to discover a breathtaking 360 degree panorama of endless peaks spanning Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Germany. If you prefer to stay closer to home, spend the afternoon by the WellenBerg outdoor pool (swimming, sauna, jacuzzi).

Day 6 Sonnenberg Ridge Walk with Kolben chairlift

The Kolben chairlift whisks you up to 1270m, from where there's a choice of routes up to the spectacular Sonnenberg ridge. Your route down passes a succession of crashing waterfalls and the reconstructed C19 whetstone mill at Schleifmuhle, followed by a pretty path through the meadows. 2 walking options: distance 11km/6.8mi or 15km/9.3mi

Day 7 Linderhof Palace; return via the Linder Valley

An unmissable visit to Schloss Linderhof, the gloriously over-the-top Rococo palace built by Mad King Ludwig in 1878, inspired by Louis XIV's chateau in Versailles. There are gorgeous French and Italianate terraced gardens and a golden fountain which erupts once every hour with a 30m plume of water. Return to the hotel along a tranquil path which winds back down the Linder Valley, through the village of Graswang with its beautifully preserved old farmhouses and pretty 17th century frescoed church. 2 walking options: distance 6km/3.7mi or 13km/8.1mi

Day 8 End Oberammergau

The tour itself ends here after breakfast.

Travel Dates

24 - 31 May 2026 $ 1.385

25 May - 01 June 2026 $ 1.385

26 May - 02 June 2026 $ 1.385

27 May - 03 June 2026 $ 1.385

28 May - 04 June 2026 $ 1.385

29 May - 05 June 2026 $ 1.385

30 May - 06 June 2026 $ 1.385

31 May - 07 June 2026 $ 1.385

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