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A transfer (90 mins) is provided from Munich airport to your hotel in Oberammergau (subject to a minimum of 2 people booked on a departure in total). *Staying at Hotel Landhaus Feldmeier.*
You start the day 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 head across the Pulvermoos, a wildlife sanctuary and habitat for 60 bird species including corncrake, dipper, whinchat and even snipe. *Staying at Hotel Landhaus Feldmeier.* Optional shorter walk: 2.5hrs, distance 9km/6mi
Distance in Km: 16
Distance in Miles: 10
Activity Hours: 4
Today you take the cable car 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 C14 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. *Staying at Hotel Landhaus Feldmeier.* Optional shorter walk: 4hrs, distance 12km/7.5mi
Distance in Km: 14
Distance in Miles: 9
Activity Hours: 4.5
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 a fantastic 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 (pay locally), passing hidden coves and the lake's 7 islands (one even has its own tiny chapel), or return on foot along the quiet side of the lake. *Staying at Hotel Landhaus Feldmeier.* Optional shorter walk: 3.5hrs, distance 12km/7.5mi 3 options: walking time 3.5hr, distance 12km/7.5mi or walking time 5hr, distance 18km/11.5mi or walking time 6hr, distance 22km/14mi.
Distance in Km: 22
Distance in Miles: 14
Activity Hours: 6
Today's walk includes 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. *Staying at Hotel Landhaus Feldmeier.* Optional shorter walk: 1.5hrs, distance 6km/4mi
Distance in Km: 13
Distance in Miles: 8
Activity Hours: 3.5
The tour itself ends here after breakfast. A transfer back to Munich Airport is included (subject to a minimum of 2 people booked on a departure in total).
* 5 nights 3-star hotel, all rooms en suite
* 4 days centre-based walking
* Choice of routes each day
* Altitude max. 1700m, average 1100m
* Self-guided holiday. Min age 12 yrs
All buffet breakfasts and 7 dinners are included.
Bavarian cooking is hearty and rustic, well-known for its wide variety of
wurst (sausages), pretzels (breads), Knodel (dumplings), meat dishes, and of
course its world-famous beers. The hotel can cater for vegetarians; please
let us know in advance so we can notify the hotel. Before June, some mountain
restaurants are open only at weekends.
* 5 nights 3-star hotel, all rooms en suite
* 4 days centre-based walking
* Choice of routes each day
* Altitude max. 1700m, average 1100m
* Self-guided holiday. Min age 12 yrs
Walking throughout this trip is on well-marked paths which are, at times,
stony underfoot. Easier options are provided for the week. Anyone looking for
a variety of walking, staying at a good quality hotel, with lots of
opportunity for sightseeing would be perfect for this trip.
As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. There may
be others on the same departure date as you, but you will not be organised
together. You are provided with route notes for each day, which begin with an
overview of the walk and advice on lunch, followed by detailed instructions.
The route notes contain a 24 hour emergency assistance telephone number
should you need it and in emergencies, the hotel is normally able to dispatch
a taxi or pick you up themselves. They may wish to charge for this service.
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Hotel
The Hotel Alte Post is a family run hotel located within the heart of
Oberammergau's town centre. Dating back to 1612, it is one of the oldest inns
in the town and has been run by the Preisinger family since the end of the
1900s. It is a traditional Bavarian style building, with white washed walls
and beautiful frescoes painted on its outside walls.
The rooms are ensuite, comfortable and of a good size and most rooms come
with views onto the village. The hotel's dining areas are rustic yet cosy,
with wooden pannelled walls and even an old tiled stove, whilst the newly
renovated Kofel Blick café is stunningly modern with a nod to its
traditional past. The hotel's terrace is also perfect for dining, whilst
watching the goings on in the village square and admiring the view of the
Kofel mountain.
*Room Upgrades*:
Room upgrades (Superior or Deluxe rooms) may be available on request for a
supplement. Please enquire at the time of booking for further details,
availability and prices.
All prices are based on 2 persons sharing, so if there is an odd number of
people travelling in your party or you are travelling alone, there will be a
compulsory supplement for a single room for the tour duration. For a solo
traveller there is an additional charge to cover transfer costs.
Although the minimum age of clients on this trip is 12 years, younger
children may also be accepted on request; please enquire for details and
child prices.
As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. This tour
is based at the same hotel for the week and is managed locally by the
hotelier who will be on hand to assist you and highlight particular places of
interest. The route notes contain a 24-hour emergency assistance telephone
number. In an emergency, the hotel is normally able to dispatch a taxi or
pick you up themselves. They may wish to charge for this service.
All buffet breakfasts and 7 dinners are included.
Bavarian cooking is hearty and rustic, well-known for its wide variety of
wurst (sausages), pretzels (breads), Knodel (dumplings), meat dishes, and of
course its world-famous beers. The hotel can cater for vegetarians; please
let us know in advance so we can notify the hotel. Before June, some mountain
restaurants are open only at weekends.
Transfers to start points will be using public transport; bus, trains and
cable cars and are payable locally.
The trip itself normally begins at the start hotel in Oberammergau on the
evening of Day 1 of the itinerary. Arrival and departure transfers are
included* (for both land only and flight inclusive travellers) between Munich
Airport and the hotel in Oberammergau (approx. 90 mins) at set times which
coordinate with the standard flights. Please ask your Sales Consultant for
times.
Arrival/departure transfers at non-standard times can also be arranged for
you, often free of charge (subject to prior arrangement).
**Please note:* the above free airport transfers are subject to prior
arrangement and at least 2 people (in total) booked on the departure. A
supplement (payable in advance) may apply if only 1 person travelling on a
departure date.
*Flights:*
We can also book flights for you if you wish. The standard flights we usually
use are with British Airways from London Heathrow to Munich, departing 12:40,
arriving 15:35 (transfer to hotel is approx. 90 mins). Return: Munich to
London Heathrow, departing 16:25, arriving 17:30. Please note that the
standard flights may occasionally change throughout the season so please
enquire for up-to-date details.
Transfers included from Munich airport at 15.35 and back to Munich airport at
12.45.
Average temperatures in summer are in the region of 25'C-30'C. The warmest
month is usually July whilst the coldest is mainly January. Every month has
its share of precipitation on an average of 14 days per month.
Trousers
Long sleeves cotton tops
T shirts
Shorts
Walking shoes
Trainers
Socks
Fleece
Warm jumper
Waterproof jacket
Walking poles
Swimwear
Lunch is not included in the itinerary, please allow some spending money for
this. We recommend approximately €5-15 per lunch.
You should allow approx. €45 per person for the use of local trains/buses
and ski lifts for the walks.
* Travel insurance
* Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
* Visas or vaccinations
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