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Walking from Garmisch to the Dolomites

Impressive hike across the Alps

8 Days / 7 Nights
Challenging

On this journey you'll explore the three alpine regions of Bavaria, Tyrol and South Tyrol. Beautiful Alps, secluded mountain huts, large gorges and impressive high mountain valleys are just waiting to be explored as you follow the historic hiking trails. Along the way you'll be tempted by the many Bavarian Beergardens, Tyrolean specialities and South Tyrolean delicacies. Between the highest mountains of the Alps, you'll finally reach Merano, where all the impressions you've gathered during your journey will come together. A fantastic hike where you'll see the most beautiful sides of the Alps.

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Hiking holidays with dogs
It is possible to bring your dog on this holiday. When you book your holiday, simply describe your dog's size (shoulder height) and breed in the message box and we'll make sure you only stay at hotels that can accommodate your dog. Please note that there may be additional costs associated with bringing your dog and these costs are paid directly to the hotels.

 

Highlights on this tour

  • Three amazing regions: Bavaria, Tyrol and South Tyrol
  • Impressive gorges
  • Beautiful Alps and cosy mountain huts on high-altitude hiking trails
  • Lake Raschensee with the sunken church
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The route

This tour requires good stamina and a good basic fitness level to be able to enjoy the maximum 5 hours of hiking time per day. The routes follow well-maintained hiking trails and varied mountain paths where it is sometimes important to be sure-footed. Some routes can be shortened by using public transport.

Itinerary

See the day-by-day itinerary below.

You'll arrive in Garmisch, where you'll check into your first hotel and receive your welcome pack. If you have time after arrival, explore the famous Olympic town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with its beautiful pedestrian street and cosy ‘Beergardens’.

Hotel (example) category A: Hotel Rheinischer Hof
Hotel (example) Charm: Staudacherhof 4****

Hike past the famous ski jumping hill and through the impressive Partnachklamm gorge, where water has cut deep into the rock over the ages. Hike via Mount Wamberg to Elmauer, from where you continue across the flowering meadows and through the valleys to the Lautersee and Ferchensee lakes. You'll spend the night in Mittenwald, famous for violin making.

Hotel (example): Bichlerhof
Hotel (example) Charme: Hotel Post 4****

Today you leave Bavaria and head into the mountain world of Tyrol. The Geisterklamm gorge is an exciting hiking experience over bridges and suspension bridges. Once you've crossed the gorge, you'll continue through a spectacular high-altitude valley where you'll also find today's destination, Leutasch, surrounded by large mountains.

Hotel (example): Weidacherhof
Hotel (example) Charm: Biohotel Leutascher Hof 4****

Secluded marshlands and forests lead you further into the ‘Buchner Höhe’. You'll hike past the rock wall at ‘Hohen Munde’ along beautiful hiking trails and down into the lush valley where the River Inn winds through the landscape. From the historic trading town of Telfs, a transfer brings you to your destination for the day in Nauders, where you can enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers.

Hotel (example): Alpenhof
Hotel (example) Charm: Mein Almhof

You start the day by taking the bus to the Resia Pass and take the funicular railway to Mutzkopf, from where you start your hike to Lake Schwarzsee and Lake Grünsee. You'll climb up to the border stone between Italy, Austria and Switzerland and stand in the centre of the border between the three countries. From here you'll hike down to the large Reschensee lake, where you'll also spend the night. Welcome to Italy!

Hotel (example): Am Reschensee
Hotel (example) Charme: Villa Waldkönigin 4**** (in St. Valentin)

Short bus journey along Lake Resia with a view onto the sunken church of Graun to the trailhead. A hike in the nature reserve at Lake Haidersee takes you to the idyllic Fischgadermoos and across the mountain lake down to the alpine dairy village of Burgeis. and viaOver varied meadow and irrigation channel paths to Schluderns and by train through vineyards and apple orchards to Naturns, the gateway to the impressive Texel Group.

Hotel (example): Kleinkunst
Hotel (example) Charm: Landhotel Sand 4**** ( in Tschars)

You'll walk along a panoramic trail with stunning views where you can see all the way to the ‘Sagenweg’ trail. Along the many irrigation canals, there are several wine taverns that tempt you to take a break. In the afternoon, you'll reach the ‘Tappeiner Promenade’ where you'll follow the many flowers all the way to the Cathedral Square in the centre of Merano. You have now reached the end of this walking tour and can toast to the great experience in the beautiful centre of Merano.

Hotel (example): Flora
Hotel (example) Charme: Hotel Adria

The journey is now over and you check out from your last hotel during the morning.

Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

The price includes

Not included
  • Handling fee (€20)
  • Tourist tax (if due)
  • Bus journey from Reschen to St. Valentin (approximately €3 per person)

Practical information

Here you can get answers to various questions about the trip
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The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.

On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.

Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:

  1. Choose your desired start date
  2. Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
  3. Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).

Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.

The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.

Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.

The flights to/from Munich are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.

Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.

It works like this:

  1. You book your chosen holiday with us
  2. We confirm your holiday (usually within 3-5 business days)
  3. You arrange your transportation

Get a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.

On this trip, you will stay at 3-star hotels. Breakfast is included at all locations.

In the itinerary, you can see examples of the hotels we most often use on this trip. If there is no availability at these hotels when you book the trip, we will book hotels of equivalent standard.

Breakfast is included every day.

Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.

Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.

Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.

The day trips described in the program are grade 3.

Grade 3
Hiking in mountainous terrain with longer ascents and descents. You will hike 5-7 hours a day. Requires generally good fitness and health, but no special technical skills or prior experience. Requires good shoes, such as trekking or mountain boots.

Read more about our grading system here.

On this tour it is possible to bring your dog. If this is of interest, please add it to the booking form and we will book it on your tour. - It is possible that there will be a small additional fee for bringing a dog at some hotels. This is paid locally at the hotels.

On this tour, you will receive the following documents:

Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.

One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.

Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags and specific local vouchers. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.

On this journey there is a discount for children and people sharing a room with "two fully paying adults". The amount of discount depends on age; thus:

Children under 5.99 years: free
Children between 6 and 11.99 years: 50% discount
Children between 12 - 14.99 years: 25% discount
People from 15 years and up: 10% discount

Example 1
You are 2 adults and 1 child. Here it's very simple because you're staying in the same room. The child gets a discount compared to the prices above.

Example 2
You are 2 adults and 2 children (aged 5 and 13). Here you have two options. If you want to stay in two double rooms, it will be full price for all participants. If you want to stay in the same room (e.g. a family room), then both children will get a discount (free and 25% discount respectively).

Example 3
You are 2 adults and 3 children (age: 7, 13 and 15). In this case, you will probably need two double rooms where the youngest child sleeps with the parents. Therefore, there will only be a discount for the youngest child aged 7, who will receive a 50% discount.

Example 4
You are 3 adults who want to sleep in the same double room. The extra adult will receive a 10% discount.

Please note
It is important that you understand that it is your own responsibility when you choose to bring children on the tours. You should check the descriptions of the difficulty levels and decide whether the specific tour is suitable for your child.

Starting in 2025, travelers from visa-exempt countries will need an ESS or ETIAS authorization to enter EU nations. This system enhances border security while simplifying entry procedures. Ensure compliance by applying online before your trip to avoid delays.
You can read more about it here.

We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.

Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.

After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.

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