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Couples, Friends & Solos
From $5,699 - $6,149 /person
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
German & Austrian Alps Walking & Hiking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2024: May-Sep













Mountains, Lakes & Castles: Salzburg to Munich
Bring a journal and it will soon read like a storybook. Impossibly deep lakes beneath the snowcapped peaks of the Alps. Blankets of wildflowers flowing into the horizon. Majestic fairy-tale palaces. Mountaintop hideaways from world wars. If any pages are left empty, it will only be because sometimes words are simply not enough.
Highlights
- Follow some of Europe's most celebrated footpaths past limestone massifs, alpine meadows and sparkling lakes
- Experience unforgettable hiking through the majestic Alps of both Austria and Germany
- Discover the landscapes and architecture of the captivating gateway cities of Munich and Salzburg
- Explore charming storybook villages, remote mountain huts and whimsical fairy-tale castles

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

Day 1
Begin in beautiful Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart • See the hills that inspired Maria's song in The Sound of Music • Walk along the rocky ridgeline that borders Germany and Austria • Cowbells softly clang in nearby pastures as you sample local artisanal cheeses at a mountain farmhouse • Discover the history of this remote mountain region at the Obersalzberg Documentation Centre • Toast the journey ahead while tasting exquisite wines from both sides of the border.

Night 1
Nestled in the Bavarian Alps, an ultramodern property with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. (pool, spa)

Days 2-3
Boat across glacier-carved Königssee, Germany's deepest and cleanest lake, and cool off in the spray of the country's highest waterfall • Admire the expansive vistas from high mountain passes • Gondolas whisk you from the valley floor to the upper reaches of the Tyrolean Alps to reveal world-class hiking trails • Explore medieval Kitzbühel, stopping for a Kaffee in the town's charming pedestrian-friendly center • Alpine elegance meets Relais & Châteaux hospitality at our family-owned mountain retreat.

Nights 2-3
This family-owned hotel offers a perfect balance of modern luxury and Tyrolean tradition, with sweeping mountain vistas. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)

Days 4-6
Trek through the Isar Valley to cross the Germany-Austria border on foot • Plunge into the subterranean world of Leutasch Gorge, whose rushing waters are hidden by steep mountain walls • Hike to an alpine plateau replete with jewel-like lakes for a view of some of the highest mountains in Austria • Savor the surprising flavors of German fare • 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.

Nights 4-5
Relaxation comes easy at this elegant hotel in the Bavarian Alps, boasting its own library, bookstore, concert hall and hammam. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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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.
Hotel Tennerhof is a Premiere Hotel. While it offers outstanding service and amenities, please note that it is not equipped with air-conditioning. Despite the region's generally temperate climate and cool nights, guest rooms can occasionally become warm during peak temperatures.
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Night 1
Premiere Hotel
Nestled in the Bavarian Alps, an ultramodern property with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. (pool, spa)

Nights 2-3
Premiere Hotel
This family-owned hotel offers a perfect balance of modern luxury and Tyrolean tradition, with sweeping mountain vistas. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)

Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
Relaxation comes easy at this elegant hotel in the Bavarian Alps, boasting its own library, bookstore, concert hall and hammam. (pool, spa)
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