Self Guided: Walking In Oberammergau - Germany Walking Holiday

One of Germany's most picturesque regions
Rolling hills, snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes
Impressive monasteries, regal palaces, onion-domed churches

Better known for its famous Passion Plays performed every ten years, Oberammergau is an absolutely perfect for a centre-based week of walk.

From exhilarating mountain hikes to relaxed strolls through valleys and wetland nature reserves, Oberammergau's wealth of well-signed paths and easy-to follow trails make it a great choice.

We provide a choice of easier and harder walks each day; there's a bus stop right by the hotel, and there's mountain lifts to take the sting out of more challenging ascents!

Our well-equipped and comfortable hotel is right in the centre of the village, with steam bath, sauna and jacuzzi at your disposal.

NB: Children aged under 12 may be accepted onto this tour on request (child rates available) but must travel with and share a room with a parent/adult. Please note however, that this itinerary is designed with older children in mind.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Germany

Day 1

Start Oberammergau.

Day 2

Visit Unterammergau and other villages of the Ammer Valley then walk to Pulvermoos, a wildlife sanctuary.

Day 3

Cable car ride to the top of the Laber for views of Germany's highest mountain, Zugspitze and then walk down to the village of Ettal with its Benedictine Monastery.

Day 4

Walk along the shore of Lake Staffelsee, one of the largest In Bavaria with a dramatic mountain backdrop; after lunch at Uffing there's the option of a cruise on the lake.

Day 5

Free day. Head to Mad King Ludwig's fairytale castle at Neuschwanstein, take the funicular to the summit of Zugspitze or relax at the hotel.

Day 6

Take the Kolben chairlift and then there's a choice of walking routes on the Sonnenberg ridge.

Day 7

Walk to the unmissable Linderhof Palace, another of Mad King Ludwig's creations; return to hotel by a beautiful path along the Linder valley.

Day 8

End Oberammergau.

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Linderhof Palace, Bavaria, Germany