The Adlerweg: Best of the Eagle's Way

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

We have graded this hiking tour as moderate to strenuous, with some days being easier and others more demanding. The paths run on a mix of well-maintained wide & narrow mountain paths, with only a few exposed areas.

Please be aware that some residual snow may lie in patches on the highest passes, but this will not require any special equipment or skills, just some alpine walking experience. Walking poles are essential for this tour. To get the most of this trip, you should be in good physical shape and be an experienced walker, having already done some alpine walking.

Navigation

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

Experience & Fitness

This trip is suitable for hikers with some alpine experience and who have a good level of fitness. You should be sure-footed and have a head for heights. The hikes are between approx. 5 and 7 hours (not counting breaks) and have roughly 800 to 1300 m of ascent and descent daily. It is difficult to shorten or skip the walking days, and therefore so you should be in good enough shape to complete each day’s hike.

• 4 Nights in 2 & 3 star hotels on a twin/double share basis
• 2 Nights in mountain huts, in a dormitory
• 2 Dinners in the mountain huts
• Transfer from Halltal valley
• Luggage transport between the accommodations (with exception of days 3 and 5)
• Detailed maps, information pack, route notes, GPX tracks and access to the Macs navigation app
• 24/7 telephone support from our UK & German office

• Arrival/Departure travel
• Lunch and dinner
• Public transport such as cable cars/ski lifts/buses
• Drinks and snacks
• Personal equipment
• Travel insurance
• Tourist Tax (2-3 Euro per town)

• Additional nights before, during or after the walk
• Single room supplement

When To Go

The trip is available to start on any day of the week from July to October. The region is very popular on weekends, and therefore the availability of the accommodation becomes tight, to avoid any issues we would recommend booking early.

Weather and Climate

The weather in the Alps can change very quickly. You should be prepared for all weather conditions and pack accordingly. Please bear in mind that the weather can be changeable at high altitudes. Cold fronts can occur even in the summer (snowfall in the Alps at the height of summer is not unheard of), especially at the beginning of the season (end of June / beginning of July). You may still have to cross melting snowfields.

Getting to the Start

By Train: The easiest way to travel to Pertisau is by bus & train, take the train to Jenbach and catch a bus or take a taxi to Achensee. There are trains to Jenbach from Munich & Innsbruck Airport, and you can find more information on the Deutsche Bahn website.

By Car: You can travel by car via Munich to Jenbach and on to Lake Achensee. You can park the car for the whole week in the Karwendeltäler parking lot (approx. 40 €)

By Plane: The nearest airports are Munich Airport or Innsbruck Airport. We are happy to organize a private airport transfer for you for an additional charge.

Getting from the End

By Train: From Hall and Innsbruck you have good train connections to Achensee and your onward travel. You can easily get to Jenbach by train or to Pertisau by bus to pick up your car.

By Plane: From Innsbruck airport, there is a direct connection to London, Amsterdam, and other European cities.

Luggage Transfer

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. Please note no bag transfer on days 3 & 5 (Karwendelhaus and Hallerangerhaus) due to their remote location. On these days, you will carry a few overnight necessities in your day pack, and you will be reunited with your luggage the following day at the next accommodation.

General Information

The distances and ascents/descents are approximations of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all the necessary items, such as proper rain gear, sun hat, and sunscreen. Your information pack has detailed advice and a kit list on what to take. This includes good waterproof gear, walking shoes/boots, and many other useful bits and bobs.

Tourist and local taxes

In some places, there may be local tourist taxes. Where possible, we will cover these costs for you in advance. It is unfortunately not always possible to pay them in advance and therefore you have to pay them directly at your accommodation. The amount varies, depending on the location, it is usually between € 1 and € 3 per person per night.

Equipment

You will need good walking shoes/boots (ideally waterproof), comfortable walking clothes, a waterproof jacket, and trousers, a day pack and hats/gloves, etc. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes, and a day pack. A detailed kit list is included in your information pack.

Due to Covid-19 health & safety regulations, the mountain hut requires all clients to bring their own sleeping bag and sleeping bag liner. Please bear this in mind when packing, as these items are essential.