Bavarian and Salzburg Alps Trekking Circuit
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Bavarian and Salzburg Alps Trekking Circuit

8 days

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Visit and explore two mountain regions in Germany and Austria

Explore two Alpine landscapes during this mountain hiking tour from Bavaria to Salzburg. This itinerary takes you on an eight-day tour along the beautiful pathways in the Bavarian and Salzburg Alps. The feeling of absolute calm as you gaze upon the impressive rock formations is included. While walking you can detour into one of the many alpine huts where a cool beer or sparkling ‘Kracherl’ will refresh you!

The mountain hiking tour kicks off with a highlight: after your arrival at the Königssee, day two will see a trip to the Berchtesgaden National Park on the programme. For 19 kilometres you will hike through the reserve, past the border into Salzburg. All around you’ll hear the rushing waterfalls of the Seisenbergklamm. And over the next few days one highlight will follow the last. For example: the Pinzgauer Grasberge, a high-altitude hike to the famous Arthurhaus or a visit to Hohenwerfen Castle (not included in the price) and much more.

Highlights of the Bavarian and Salzburg Alps Trekking Circuit

Explore the mountainous Königssee & Berchtesgaden National Park
Visit numerous Alpine huts with homemade delicacies: A landscape with scenery as romantic as the famous Austrian ‘Heimatfilms’.
Climb to the border crossing at Torrener Joch & Jenner and be rewarded with overlook to unique alpine landscape and rugged rock formations.
Travel at your own pace with the logistics being taken care for you.

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8 days
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Bavarian and Salzburg Alps Trekking Circuit

Bavarian and Salzburg Alps Trekking Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Koenigssee/Berchtesgaden

Arrive at Koenigssee and spend the relaxing night here.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Koenigssee or Berchtesgaden
Distance: None
Meals: None

Day 2 Walk to Weißbach, ‘Nationalpark Berchtesgaden’

The trail starts in the magic forest over to idyllic lake Hintersee. Comfortable walk into the heart of the National park, steep rock walls towering to the left and to the right. Cross the border to Salzburg and follow the trail along the roaring waterfalls of Seisenbergklamm to your destination Weißbach.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Weißbach
Distance: 5,5 hours, 18km, 500m of ascent, 500m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 Walk to Dienten am Hochkoenig, ‘Panorama Trail’

Short transfer to Maria Alm. From there the climb to the Pinzgauer grass mountains start. An unsurpassed walk always following a chain of undulating summits across alpine pastures. The view to nearby Hohe Tauern belongs to the highlights of this Austrian walking trail.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Dienten am Hochkoenig
Distance: 5 hours 12km, 800m of ascent, 750m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 Walk to Arthurhaus/Mühlbach, ‘Alpine pasture trails’

Today one of the most beautiful walking tours on alpine pastures waits for you. Below the steep needle-like towers ‘Mandlwalls’ you walk along the foot of the Hochkoenig massif over to Arthurhouse. Chamois, cattle, horses and countless cabins as well as impressive scenery, you will think you are in the middle of a film set. Overnight if possible in Arthurhouse close to Mandlwalls.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Arthurhaus or Mühlbach
Distance: 5 hours, 15km, 700m of ascent, 250m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Day off, at the foot of the Hochkoenig massif

Enjoy the freedom, take a short hike to surrounding cabins or catch a bus to the next village Mühlbach.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Arthurhaus or Mühlbach
Distance: 2 hours, 5km, 250m of ascent, 250m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 Trek to Golling, ‘Salzach valley’

The morning sees you walking up to alpine pasture of the “Hochkönig-Region”. The imposing massif once more opens up to allow stunning views. Walk on the ancient miner’s trail down into the valley of river Salzach and continue to Werfen. There the mighty forest Hohenwerfen is well worth a visit.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Golling
Distance: 4 hours, 13km, 50m of ascent, 1.050m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 7 Walk to Koenigssee/Berchtesgaden, ‘Torrener Joch & Jenner’

One more highlight is in store for you at the very end of this walking week: a long ascent to border crossing Torrener Joch and then to the summit ‘Jenner’ in Berchtesgaden. Transfer into the Bluntautal valley which is closed off by steep rock walls. Climb through the forest and scattered alpine pastures. Once you reach the summit of Jenner you can enjoy the view of the whole walking week as well as lake Koenigssee. Down into the valley by cable car.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Koenigssee or Berchtesgaden
Distance: 6 hours, 12km, 1.350m of ascent, 50m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 Departure or extension

Departure your accommodation after the breakfast.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast

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Bavarian and Salzburg Alps Trekking Tour and Dates

This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of the rooms that you need. The departures are available every Saturday and Sunday.

2025 Departures:
The departures are available every Saturday and Sunday, from June 7th to September 21st, 2025.

  • Single room: from $1,275 USD*
  • Sharing a double room: from $1,075 USD*

*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates. The prices listed are per person.

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Accommodation on Bavarian and Salzburg Alps Trekking Tour

This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are 3-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Hotels on Standard Tour

Hotel Brandtnerhof in Königssee/Berchtesgaden

Enjoy your stay in a typical inn in the alpine region of Germany.

Hotel Seisenbergklamm in Weißbach

Landgasthof Seisenbergklamm is located in Weißbach bei Lofer, a 12-minute drive from the centre of Lofer and Saalfelden, offering an a la carte restaurant with regional and Austrian specialities.

Hotel Hochkönig in Dienten am Hochkoenig

Good sized, well furnished rooms, great restaurant and beautiful views – this hotel is a great option for your stay in Dienten.

Hotel Arthurhaus in Arthurhaus

Located in Mühlbach am Hochkönig, 33 km from Eisriesenwelt Werfen, Berghotel Arthurhaus provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Hotel Golingen in Golling

Holiday delight in Hotel Golingen! Our comfortable, family-run hotel in the heart of Golling, 25 km south of Salzburg, is the ideal vacation base for your outdoor adventures and cultural activities.

Hotel Brandtnerhof in Königssee/Berchtesgaden

Enjoy your stay in a typical inn in the alpine region of Germany.

What’s Included in the Bavarian and Salzburg Alps Trekking Tour?

Meals

7 breakfasts and 1 lunch are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 7 nights are included.

Transportation during the Tour

This tour includes luggage transfers; however, you will be walking from town to town yourself. Cable car fare at Jenner and one train fare (from Werfen to Gollin) are included.

Also Included

  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • 1 Cable car fare at Jenner
  • Transfers according to program
  • 1 Train fare from Werfen to Golling
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Not included

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas if required
  • Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
  • Guide services
  • Tourist tax

Optional Extras

  • Additional nights before or after the tour
  • Single occupancy upgrades
  • Return transfer
  • Half Board upgrade

Frequently Asked Questions about Bavarian and Salzburg Alps Trekking Circuit

Is this tour for me?

We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. Beautiful and good walking paths, just a few longer climbs require good basic fitness level and partly surefootedness. If you love alpine pastures, brilliant views and a being high up you will enjoy this tour.

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