8-day guided Alpine crossing by Hauser Exkursionen
This 8-day guided Alpine crossing by Hauser Exkursionen takes walkers from the Bavarian Prealps through the Karwendel Nature Park and Zillertal Alps into South Tyrol, Italy. The tour features hotel comfort, luggage transport, and a hiking difficulty breakdown of 5 moderate stages (3–5 hours) and 2 intermediate stages (5–6 hours). The highest point reached is the Pfitscher Joch at 2,246 meters.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Day 1: Gmund am Tegernsee to Kreuth
- Meet the mountain hiking guide at Gmund train station and hand over luggage.
- Hike along Lake Tegernsee and the Tegernsee High Trail.
- Stop for lunch at the historic Tegernsee Brauhaus.
- Cross the lake by boat to Rottach-Egern and walk along the Weissach stream to Kreuth.
- Transfer by taxi to the hotel in Fall. (Dinner included)
- Day 2: Krottenbachtal to the Riß Valley
- Hike directly from the hotel through the remote Krottenbachtal.
- Follow the Moosbach stream up to the Moosenalm pasture for a picnic.
- Descend to the Oswaldhütte and take a public bus to the accommodation in Karwendel. (Breakfast, Dinner included)
- Day 3: Ahornboden to Lake Achensee
- Taxi transfer deep into the Karwendel Nature Park to the historic Engalm alpine village.
- Steep ascent to the Binsalm, then continue up toward the Lamsenjochsattel.
- Cross the Western (1,940 m) and Eastern (1,896 m) Lamsenjoch passes to reach the Lamsenjochhütte for lunch.
- Descend via serpentines toward Lake Achensee to the Gramaialm.
- Taxi transfer to the hotel in the Zillertal valley. (Breakfast, Dinner included)
- Day 4: Panoramic Hike to Hochfügen
- Walk through the village of Fügen and take the Spieljochbahn cable car up to 1,850 m.
- Brief ascent to the summit of the Spieljoch (1,920 m) and continue to the Onkeljoch.
- Descend past the Gartalm to the Berggasthof Loas for lunch.
- Hike an undulating route finishing in Hochfügen. (Breakfast, Dinner included)
- Day 5: High Trails of the Zillertal Alps
- Follow the alpine pasture path along the Finsingbach stream up to the Pfundsalm Niederleger.
- Ascend steadily through alpine meadows to the Sidanjoch pass (2,120 m).
- Lunch stop at the nearby Rastkogelhütte.
- Hike through Swiss pine forests to Melchboden, then take a bus and train down to Mayrhofen. (Breakfast, Dinner included)
- Day 6: Smugglers’ Trails over the Pfitscher Joch
- Taxi transfer from Mayrhofen up to the Schlegeis Reservoir.
- Hike along historic smugglers’ paths through pine forests to the Lavitzalm (includes a small museum).
- Cross the historic border stone into South Tyrol, Italy.
- Rest at the Pfitscherjoch-Haus with panoramic views of the Pfitsch Valley.
- Descend via narrow trails through Stein to St. Jakob, followed by a local bus to Kematen. (Breakfast, Dinner included)
- Day 7: Pfitsch Valley to Sterzing
- Steady descent through shaded forest paths, past a quarry, a reservoir, and old mountain farms in Tulfes.
- Short rest in the village of Wiesen.
- Pass Moos Castle and make a final brief ascent to Flains.
- Walk down to the historic town square (Zwölferturm) in Sterzing for a free afternoon. (Breakfast, Dinner included)
- Day 8: Return Journey to Tegernsee
- Final breakfast at the hotel.
- Taxi transfer back to Lake Tegernsee. (Breakfast included)
Tour Details & Accommodations
| Night | Location | Example Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fall, Lenggries (Germany) | Jäger von Fall |
| Day 2 | Achenkirch (Austria) | loisi’s Boutiquehotel (3-star) |
| Day 3 | Fügen im Zillertal (Austria) | Hotel Elisabeth |
| Day 4 | Hochfügen (Austria) | Berghotel Hochfügen (4-star) |
| Day 5 | Mayrhofen (Austria) | Hotel Jägerhof (3-star) |
| Day 6 | Pfitschtal near Sterzing (Italy) | Hotel Kranebitt (3-star) |
| Day 7 | Sterzing (Italy) | Placeholder Hotel |
Included Services:
- Certified German-speaking Hauser mountain hiking guide
- 7 nights in mid-range hotels
- Half-board meals (Breakfast & Dinner)
- All listed itinerary transfers, boat trips, and cable cars
- Daily luggage transport
- Travel health insurance
Tour Cost and Available Dates
The tour organized by Hauser Exkursionen ranges in price from €1,945.00 to €2,025.00 depending on the selected week. Here are three available tour dates from the schedule:
- June 13, 2027 – June 20, 2027 (From €2,025.00)
- July 25, 2027 – August 01, 2027 (From €1,945.00)
- September 12, 2027 – September 19, 2027 (From €2,025.00)
Payment Information & Financial Protection
In accordance with European and German travel laws (Reiserecht), bookings made through a package tour operator like Hauser Exkursionen are protected against insolvency.
- Securing Your Payment (Sicherungsschein): Upon booking confirmation, you will receive a mandatory bankruptcy insurance certificate (Sicherungsschein). This certificate legally guarantees the safety of all customer payments (both your deposit and final payment) if the tour operator faces insolvency.
- Standard Payment Windows: Operators typically require a deposit of around 20% at the time of confirmation (once the certificate is issued). The remaining balance is generally due 3 to 4 weeks prior to departure.
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