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Walking in Southern Bavaria
8 Days Excluding Flights From
8 Days from
£ 789 £ 1029
3.8/5 from
Walking & Trekking
Activity Level
Easy & Moderate See our Activity Level Guidelines to check if this holiday is right for you.
Ways to Travel :
Self-Guided Holidays
Activity :
Walking & Trekking
Group Size :
2
Ages :
13+
Trip Code :
W07OB
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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.

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.

Highlights

  • Centre-based walking in one of Germany's most picturesque regions
  • Impressive monasteries, regal palaces, onion-domed churches and pretty frescoed houses
  • Friendly, family-run 3-star hotel with beautiful frescoes and a contemporary restaurant
  • Well-signed paths and trails with a choice of walking levels every day
  • Chairlifts and cable cars leading to panoramic mountain restaurants

Key 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. Min age 12 yrs
  • Countries visited: Germany

What's Included

  • All buffet breakfasts and 7 dinners
  • All accommodation (see accommodation section)
  • Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
  • Route directions and maps
  • Guest card for free local bus travel and discounts on the cable cards, museums and other local attractions

What's Not Included

  • 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 - subject to 2 passengers travelling

5 Days of Walking & Trekking

Pace:

Leisurely: 3-4km/2-3miles an hour

Terrain:

Low altitude; good paths

Day 2

16 km / 9.9 miles

Day 3

14 km / 8.7 miles

Day 4

22 km / 13.7 miles

Day 6

17 km / 10.6 miles

Day 7

13 km / 8.1 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.
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Walking in Southern Bavaria

3.8/5 from
8 Days Excluding Flights From
8 Days from
£ 789 £ 1029