Bavaria Home Base Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Bavaria Home Base Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Jun-Jul, Sep

From $6,799 - $7,249 /person

A Singular Hotel Experience in the Alps

Your home in the Alps. It's awe-inspiring... yet also somehow sheltering. The edge of that field full of wildflowers, the sound of that church bell and the light in that tavern window all seem to welcome you. So unpack your bags. Settle into this delicious duality. Rugged mountain trails thrill you. Biergartens, baroque villages and our castle-hotel wrap you in hospitality. This is some home away from home.

... Read more

Highlights

  • Hop between countries for hikes in Bavaria and Tyrol—a cable car hanging above Germany’s highest peak makes for an unforgettable border crossing!
  • Swim turquoise mountain lakes, traverse boardwalks in a sheer-walled river canyon and reach a trailhead by e-bike
  • Bavarian culture shines through in mountain hut meals, colorful medieval towns and a hike to King Ludwig II’s cabin
  • World-famous Neuschwanstein Castle has nothing on our luxe retreat, where you spend the week relaxing like royalty
Germany and Austria Homebase Bavaria Walking and Hiking Tour

Austria & Germany

Start Innsbruck, Austria

End Munich, Germany

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

Return

Itinerary

Day 1

Description

Begin your adventure in Austria's imperial Innsbruck • Get sky-high in a cable car on Germany's highest peak, the Zugspitze • Take in majestic 360-degree views and cross the border into Germany by gondola • A lakeside hike around turquoise Eibsee leads to a home-cooked lake house lunch • Arrive at our luxury hideaway for the week, nestled in the green pastures of the Elmau Valley beneath rocky peaks • Settle into the hotel’s exclusive Retreat wing—your room may well have hosted heads of state such as Presidents Obama or Biden during the 2015 and 2022 G7 summits.

Accommodations

Nights 1-4

Schloss Elmau
Elmau
Premiere Hotel

Relaxation comes easy at this elegant hideaway in the Bavarian Alps. Built in 1916 as an eccentric castle-like manor, the property boasts its own library, bookstore, concert hall and hammam—as well as less tangible bragging rights, such as being the only venue ever to host the G7 Summit twice. A Leading Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 2

Description

Hike through the Isar Valley in the footsteps of pilgrims and mountain goats • Cross the Austrian-German border again in search of Bavaria and Tyrol’s best trails • Ascend to a hanging bridge with awesome views or delve into the depths of waterfall-carved Leutasch Gorge • Explore Mittenwald, considered by many to be the prettiest town in Bavaria with its well-preserved 18th-century buildings and frescos • Head into town for a cozy tavern dinner in historic Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Accommodations

Nights 1-4

Schloss Elmau
Elmau
Premiere Hotel

Relaxation comes easy at this elegant hideaway in the Bavarian Alps. Built in 1916 as an eccentric castle-like manor, the property boasts its own library, bookstore, concert hall and hammam—as well as less tangible bragging rights, such as being the only venue ever to host the G7 Summit twice. A Leading Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 3

Description

Embrace a multi-adventure day when you hop on an electric mountain bike for a boost to the trailhead • Hike to the Schachenhaus, King Ludwig II's favorite spot, where he chose to build his mountain retreat • Feel like more time at the hotel? Opt instead for a leisurely loop to the Elmauer Alm • Explore Schloss Elmau’s wonderland of saunas and spa facilities • Relax over dinner at your leisure in one of the castle’s several dining rooms.

Accommodations

Nights 1-4

Schloss Elmau
Elmau
Premiere Hotel

Relaxation comes easy at this elegant hideaway in the Bavarian Alps. Built in 1916 as an eccentric castle-like manor, the property boasts its own library, bookstore, concert hall and hammam—as well as less tangible bragging rights, such as being the only venue ever to host the G7 Summit twice. A Leading Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-5

Description

Check out the Olympic stadium where 1936 Winter Olympic ski jumpers took flight • Make your way to Partnach Gorge, home to a series of walkways and tunnels through a deep narrow crevasse in the mountain • Marvel as the other side of the gorge opens up to a beautiful landscape of alpine meadows and jagged peaks • Enjoy lunch on the trail and an optional afternoon hike • Feel part of a fairy tale when you set sights on iconic Neuschwanstein Castle, famed as the inspiration for Walt Disney's Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty castles • End your trip in welcoming Munich, with its green parks and festive biergartens.

Accommodations

Nights 1-4

Schloss Elmau
Elmau
Premiere Hotel

Relaxation comes easy at this elegant hideaway in the Bavarian Alps. Built in 1916 as an eccentric castle-like manor, the property boasts its own library, bookstore, concert hall and hammam—as well as less tangible bragging rights, such as being the only venue ever to host the G7 Summit twice. A Leading Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Want to learn more about this trip?

Request a Detailed Itinerary! Complete with descriptions of each day, tips on travel arrangements, regional highlights and more, it’s the perfect tool to help you choose. You can easily share it with friends too!

Download & Share

What's Included

See more

Straight Talk

We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

From $6,799 /person

View Dates
Return

Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-4

Schloss Elmau
Elmau

Premiere Hotel

Relaxation comes easy at this elegant hideaway in the Bavarian Alps. Built in 1916 as an eccentric castle-like manor, the property boasts its own library, bookstore, concert hall and hammam—as well as less tangible bragging rights, such as being the only venue ever to host the G7 Summit twice. A Leading Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa)

From $6,799 /person

View Dates
Return

No Reviews

Have you gone on this trip? Be the first to leave a review.

Leave a Review

From $6,799 /person

View Dates
Return

Dates & Prices

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

Your guest & room selections

1 adult

1 room, 1 bed

Edit

Please Select a Group Size

Group size is required to show per-person pricing. Your group size can be approximate and can change.

Want to learn more about this trip?

Request a Detailed Itinerary! Complete with descriptions of each day, tips on travel arrangements, regional highlights and more, it’s the perfect tool to help you choose. You can easily share it with friends too!

Download & Share

Book with Confidence

Backroads provides flexible booking policies so that you can plan your vacation with complete peace of mind.

Learn more

From $6,799 /person

View Dates