Bavarian and Salzburg Alps Trekking Circuit
Visit and explore two mountain regions in Germany and Austria
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Bavarian and Salzburg Alps Trekking Circuit Overview
Explore two Alpine landscapes during this mountain hiking tour from Bavaria to Salzburg. This itinerary takes you on an eight-day tour along the beautiful pathways in the Bavarian and Salzburg Alps. The feeling of absolute calm as you gaze upon the impressive rock formations is included. While walking you can detour into one of the many alpine huts where a cool beer or sparkling ‘Kracherl’ will refresh you!
The mountain hiking tour kicks off with a highlight: after your arrival at the Königssee, day two will see a trip to the Berchtesgaden National Park on the programme. For 19 km you will hike through the reserve, past the border into Salzburg. All around you’ll hear the rushing waterfalls of the Seisenbergklamm. And over the next few days one highlight will follow the last. For example: the Pinzgauer Grasberge, a high-altitude hike to the famous Arthurhaus or a visit to Hohenwerfen Castle (not included in the price) and much more.
Trip highlights
Explore the mountainous Königssee & Berchtesgaden National Park
Visit numerous Alpine huts with homemade delicacies: A landscape with scenery as romantic as the famous Austrian ‘Heimatfilms’.
Climb to the border crossing at Torrener Joch & Jenner and be rewarded with overlook to unique alpine landscape and rugged rock formations.
Travel at your own pace with the logistics being taken care for you.
Day By Day Itinerary
Arrive in Koenigssee and enjoy a relaxing overnight here before beginning your trek tomorrow.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Koenigssee or Berchtesgaden
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- None
The trail starts in the magic forest over to idyllic lake Hintersee. Comfortable walk into the heart of the National park, steep rock walls towering to the left and to the right. Cross the border to Salzburg and follow the trail along the roaring waterfalls of Seisenbergklamm to your destination Weißbach.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Weißbach
- Distance:
- 5,5 hours, 18 km, 500 m of ascent, 500 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Short transfer to Maria Alm. From there the climb to the Pinzgauer grass mountains start. An unsurpassed walk always following a chain of undulating summits across alpine pastures. The view to nearby Hohe Tauern belongs to the highlights of this Austrian walking trail.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Dienten am Hochkoenig
- Distance:
- 5 hours 12 km, 840 m of ascent, 770 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Today one of the most beautiful walking tours on alpine pastures waits for you. Below the steep needle-like towers ‘Mandlwalls’ you walk along the foot of the Hochkoenig massif over to Arthurhouse. Chamois, cattle, horses and countless cabins as well as impressive scenery, you will think you are in the middle of a film set. Overnight if possible in Arthurhouse close to Mandlwalls.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Arthurhaus or Mühlbach
- Distance:
- 5 hours, 15 km, 790 m of ascent, 360 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Enjoy the freedom, take a short hike to surrounding cabins or catch a bus to the next village Mühlbach.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Arthurhaus or Mühlbach
- Distance:
- 2 hours, 5 km, 330 m of ascent, 330 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
The morning sees you walking up to alpine pasture of the “Hochkönig-Region”. The imposing massif once more opens up to allow stunning views. Walk on the ancient miner’s trail down into the valley of river Salzach and continue to Werfen. There the mighty forest Hohenwerfen is well worth a visit.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Golling
- Distance:
- 4 hours, 13 km, 70 m of ascent, 1.050 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch
One more highlight is in store for you at the very end of this walking week: a long ascent to border crossing Torrener Joch and then to the summit ‘Jenner’ in Berchtesgaden. Transfer into the Bluntautal valley which is closed off by steep rock walls. Climb through the forest and scattered alpine pastures. Once you reach the summit of Jenner you can enjoy the view of the whole walking week as well as lake Koenigssee. Down into the valley by cable car.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Koenigssee or Berchtesgaden
- Distance:
- 6 hours, 12 km, 1.350 m of ascent, 50 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Departure your accommodation after the breakfast.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast
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Inclusions
Included
- 7 breakfasts and 1 lunch are included.
- Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
- This tour includes luggage transfers; however, you will be walking from town to town yourself. Cable car fare at Jenner and one train fare (from Werfen to Gollin) are included.
- Luggage transfer
- Welcome briefing (German, English)
- 1 Cable car fare at Jenner
- 1 Train fare from Werfen to Golling
- Detailed Digital travel information documents
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- Service hotline
- Transfers Königssee – Ramsau, Weißbach – Maria Alm
and Golling – Bluntautal valley
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Guide services
- Tourist tax
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Return transfer
- Half Board upgrade
- Printed Route Book
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FAQ
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. Beautiful and good walking paths, just a few longer climbs require good basic fitness level and partly surefootedness. If you love alpine pastures, brilliant views and a being high up you will enjoy this tour.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
All tour information will be provided in English. German tour package is available as well.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts and 1 lunch are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover trekking. Get your travel insurance.
You can get to Koenigssee/Berchtesgaden by train to Berchtesgaden, short transfer to Koenigssee/Berchtesgaden by bus or taxi (approx. 15 min., depending on the starting hotel).
The tour ends where it starts, at Koenigssee/Berchtesgaden.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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