Bavarian Alps and Lakes

Bavaria, is just like a picture postcard: majestic mountain tops, deep blue sparkling lakes, and idyllic alpine pastures with grazing cattle – and much more! Discover Bavaria's most beautiful clichés during a week-long walking tour between Bad Tölz and Bayrischzell. Stroll leisurely on marvellous panorama paths through picturesque mountain scenery, take breaks along the way in charming mountain chalets, and savour a typical snack known as 'Brotzeit,' accompanied by a refreshing glass of beer.

The inviting lakes of Tegernsee and Schliersee tempt you for a swim, and a dip into the rejuvenating waters of mountain lakes is always a welcome respite on a hot summer's day. Mountains, lakes, and a Bavarian 'Brotzeit' snack – is there anything better than that?

What's quintessentially Bavarian? Beer gardens shaded by chestnut trees and hearty meals. Or shimmering lakes with excellent water quality, perfect for cooling off. The mountains, like Hirschtal-Sattel, Gindelalm, Taubenstein, and Wendelstein, that you'll encounter on this hiking tour, are also typically Bavarian. After a week of hiking, you'll have fully immersed yourself in the Bavarian way of life amidst mountains and lakes.

Details about the mountain hiking holiday in Bavaria

Every day you experience a little bit more of Bavaria. Every day a new mountain, a new alpine pasture or a new lake. Do not miss the Tegernsee, Schliersee or the picturesque Spinzingsee.

The highlights of the Bavarian Alps and Lakes walking holiday at a glance:

• The best views from the ship and cable car: Whether crossing the Tegernsee, in the cable car up the Taubenstein or down from the Wendelstein – the cable car and boat trips are included!

• Bavaria’s city gems: Bad Tölz and Bayrischzell are among the prettiest cities in the Free State, where the Bavarian attitude to life is still authentic. Let yourself enjoy the famous cosiness!

• Pure alpine indulgence: Cast your gaze over lush alpine meadows with mountain herbs and enjoy a typical snack.

Worth knowing about the hiking tour around the Bavarian Alps and Lakes

Spend the first hours of your walking holiday in the small town of Bad Tölz and a walk along the Isar. Over the next few days, you can expect hikes between six and 17 kilometres in length, which last around three to five hours. The consistently easy hikes lead along good hiking trails and forest roads. You should plan enough breaks to swim in the lakes.

Route summary

Easy walks with stunning views along walking paths and forest roads. Significant differences in heights are tackled by cable cars. For the daily tours, a good basic fitness level is required, since walking times vary between 3 and 5 hours. When possible, there are also more challenging routes on offer, which will lead you even higher up into the mountain areas.

This tour has been graded as Medium. Find out more about our walking holiday difficulty levels.