From Koenigssee to Chiemsee Mountain Walking Tour (Self-Guided)

The Chiemgauer Alps occupy the border region between Salzburg, Tyrol and Bavaria. An area of soft mountains, spacious alpine pastures and well known holiday resorts. The views onto intimidating High Alps and across the lovely foothills of the Alps also contribute to this varied walking week. See pretty places on your way such as idyllic lake Koenigssee, picturesque mountain town Reit im Winkl and finally lake Chiemsee, the so called Bavarian Sea

Highlights:

• Bavaria’s enchanting lakes: Hiking along Lake Königssee is one of the absolute classics! The route planning for this holiday also includes the “Bavarian Sea”, Lake Chiemsee.
• By cable car to magnificent views: On the Loferer Alp and the high plateau you can enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding area such as the Chiemsee region. Three cable car rides are included.

Tour Character - Mountain Hiking Level 3

Daily walking tours between 4 to 6 hours with some short but steep climbs. Easier alternatives to the high altitude paths are given. You walk on well-maintained walking paths and forest trails. Sometimes sure-footedness required.

Included in the Walking Tour:

• 7 overnight stays in 3* hotels and country hotels
• Breakfast
• Luggage transfer
• Welcome briefing
• 1 transfer Königssee – Ramsau
• 1 Uphill cable car fare from Lofer
• 1 Uphill cable car fare Hochplattenbahn
• 1 Downhill cable car fare Kampenwand
• Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
• Service-Hotline

Not included in the tour:

• Any visitors taxes are not included in the tour price and payable on site
• Bus rides Winklmoosalm – Reit im Winkl and Oberwössen/Unterwössen – Marquartstein, costs approx. EUR 15 per person
• Train ride Aschau – Prien, costs approx. EUR 4,50 per person
• 7x Half-board available: min. 3-course meal (189 EUR)
• Printed route book, per person EUR 20
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

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Arrival/parking /departure:

• Arrival by train to Berchtesgaden and continue by bus or cab on a short journey to Schönau/Königssee, duration approx. 15 minutes, depending on the starting hotel
• Munich or Salzburg airport
• Parking: Public parking spaces at Königssee (www.koenigssee.de), costs approx. EUR 70 per week, public parking garage in Berchtesgaden, costs approx. EUR 70 per week
• Departure by bus and train from Prien to Königssee/Berchtesgaden, duration approx. 2.5 hours with 1x change in Salzburg
• Return transfer to Königssee/Berchtesgaden every SAT/SUN, costs per person EUR 119, (min. 2 people), per dog EUR 49, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance

Notes:

• On this particular walking tour you have the option of bringing your 'four-legged friend'. When booking, simply let us know the breed and size of your dog. Possible additional costs are payable locally on site.
• Departures Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
• Extra nights
  • Koenigsee: From 85 EUR p.p (+39 EUR single person)
  • Prien: From 89 EUR p.p (+39 EUR single person)

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