Across the Alps: Bavaria to South Tyrol

Tour Type:

Classic Routes | If you’re the active, outdoorsy type, who’s interested in taking on the great routes of the world or looking for a challenge, then our Classic Routes are for you. We’re talking the West Highland Way, Tour Du Mont Blanc and the Passau to Vienna Danube Cycle Path, to name but a few!

Activity:

Inn to Inn Walking | Walk from place-to-place changing accommodations each night. Generally staying in B&B’s, inns, and guesthouses.

Activity Level & Terrain

This tour is rated moderate and is suitable for hikers with little to no Alpine experience. The trails are mainly on well-developed and marked paths, as well as on non-technical mountain trails. There are no steep Alpine passes to cross, so the tour is suitable for those who are not keen on heights or exposure, but still want to experience the Alps. However, you should have a good level of fitness to manage the daily distances and ascents/descents (13-19km distances and 500-1,000m ascent/descent a day).

Navigation

All of the walks are way-marked and we also provide you with turn-by-turn instructions for each walk, maps and access to our GPS smartphone navigation app, so you will have no problem finding your way.

Experience & Fitness

A good level of fitness is required to get the most from this tour, while there are no technical demands, there is still significant ascent and descent each day.

• 7 nights accommodation in 3 & 4* hotels
• 7 breakfasts (and 1 dinner in Obergurgl)
• Daily bag transfers
• Detailed information pack, route notes, maps and access to our navigation app
• 24/7 support from our German and UK office
• Transfer from Obergurgl over the Timmelsjoch Pass

• Travel insurance (required)
• Travel to Füssen and from Merano
• Public transport costs
• Dinners & Lunches
• Drinks and snacks
• Personal equipment

• Additional nights before, during or after the holiday.

When To Go

This walk is available to start on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from the middle of June to the middle of September.

On the 9th of July 2023, the Otztal Cycle Marathon takes place which involves road closures, limited public transport and in-demand accommodation. For this reason, we are unable to confirm any bookings starting between the  2nd to the 6th of July Merano is a very popular and in-demand holiday destination, particularly from August to October.

Hotels are often full or rooms are only available for higher than normal prices. While we will always try our best to accommodate you as per the itinerary, you could be accommodated just outside Merano, or there may be a supplement payable.

Weather and Climate

The Alps have generally warm and sunny summers and cold and snowy winters. However, weather in the Alps can change very quickly, particularly at altitude. You should be prepared for all weather eventualities as even snow can fall in the summer in the mountains, regardless of the time of year.

Getting to the Start

Fly into Munich airport from where you can take a train to Füssen (3 hours) We can also organize private transfers from the airport to the start point, just ask us for more information. Information on trains in Germany can be found in English here: www.bahn.de/en.

Getting from the End

From Merano, you can travel by train to any other Italian destination, or to Venice or Milan airports (both about 5 hours). You can also travel to Munich airport by train which takes about 5 hours in total. The national railway of Italy is Trenitalia and information can be found in English on their website.

Luggage Transfer

Bag transfer is included in the cost of this tour. Your bags will be transferred between your accommodation as per your itinerary. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per person.

General Information

The distances and ascents/descents are approximations of the recommended routes. 

Travel During the Trip

Some walks can be started directly at your hotel, and some require short transfers by public transport. These journeys are not included in the cost of the trip and are payable locally. Tickets can be bought in the bus (price varies depending on journey; from 4-9 euros). Additional costs for public transport come to about 35 euros per person. You will receive all the information you will need regarding public transport connections in your information pack.

Equipment

In your information pack, you will find a detailed packing list which includes walking boots, walking poles and waterproof clothes amongst other things.