LAKE KOENIGSSEE TO LAKE CHIEMSEE

ALPINE PASTURES, LAKES & VIEWS

LAKE KOENIGSSEE TO LAKE CHIEMSEE SUMMARY Walk through the , an area of flower filled alpine pastures, crystal clear lakes, deep gorges and soft limestone mountains, nestled in the border region between , and Tirol. Great walking and charming traditional hotels in picture postcard villages make this a wonderful introduction to walking in the .

Your walking holiday commences in Schoenau, near the emerald green glacial Lake Koenigssee or ‘King’s Lake’ in the extreme south east of Bavaria. As you gaze up at towering Watzmann peak listen out for the traditional call of the flugelhorn echoing from the surrounding sheer rock walks, a fitting send off as you begin your walk. Pass the natural idyll of Lake Hintersee and walk on between the evocatively sounding summits of Eisberg and Hochkalter deep into the National Park which is home to sure footed mountain goats and dashing marmots. Traverse rich alpine pastures into and navigate the turbulent white water gorge of Seisbergklamm into the lush Valley. Wind your way through Europe’s longest cave and take a refreshing dip in the natural plunge pool at Vorderkaser gorge before Tour: Lake Koenigssee to Lake Chiemsee following the pilgrims route to the 17th century Church of Maria Kirchental. Code: WGSKC Type: Self-guided walking holiday A cable car ascent takes you to the high plateau of Loferer Alm in the Chiemgau Alps where you cross silent Price: See website mountain forests out into the wide Winkelmoos Alm pasture accompanied by the musical cadence of Dates: end May - mid September echoing cow bells. Visit the picturesque village of Reit im Winkl to enjoy a brotzeit Bavarian snack beneath Days: 8 Days (6 Walking Days) clear blue alpine skies. Follow the trail through meadows carpeted by alpine roses and ascend by cable car Nights: 7 Nights to the pastures of Hochplatte to walk on to the 1,669m summit of Kampenwand affording panoramic views Start/Finish: Schoenau/Prien across to pristine Lake Chiemsee, the so called ‘Bavarian Sea’. Descend by cable car enjoying the Grade: Moderate panoramic mountain and lake views to arrive at the town of Aschau, situated in the shadow of the high peaks. Here you will surely wish to toast your achievement with a refreshing glass of foaming Hefeweizen Is It For Me? wheat beer. Walking in the Chiemgau Alps is the perfect introduction to walking in the Alps. Comforta- Our Lake Koenigssee to Lake Chiemsee walking holiday includes fabulous alpine walking, 7 nights hand ble hotels, easy access, great walking and a picked accommodation in traditional 3 star hotels with breakfast provided every morning, daily door to door traditional Bavarian welcome will make this a baggage transfer, a detailed information pack and maps, a welcome meeting, some transfers, all cable car trip to remember. tickets and emergency support.

What’s Included? HIGHLIGHTS Accommodation: 7 Nights in traditional 3* Hotels with en-suite facilities. Meals: 7 Breakfasts. Half board option  Spectacular Alpine scenery above idyllic Lake Koenigssee available.  Traversing the turbulent deep cut gorges of Seisbergklamm and Voderkasser Baggage transfer: Door-to-door baggage  Reaching the summit of Kampenwand with panoramic views of the Lake Chiemsee transfer. Info pack: Detailed route notes and maps  Charming traditional hotels with hearty local food and welcomes on arrival.  The sound of alpine cow bells as walk through flower filled Alpine meadows Welcome meeting: At 6pm in Schoenau. Transfers: Morning transfer to Ramsau WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY WITH US? on first walking day. Cable cars: Uphill to and Macs Adventure specialise in great value self guided walking holidays. As passionate and regular walkers Hochplatte. Downhill to Aschau. we know what makes for an unforgettable trip and we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding walking Emergency support: From our local rep- holidays with every last detail taken care of. Great walking routes, breath-taking scenery and warm, resentative and office. welcoming accommodation are all guaranteed. LAKE KOENIGSSEE TO LAKE CHIEMSEE

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your walk. walk awaits at Vorderkaser with 51catwalks to ITINERARY - WGSKC negotiate above the cascading Odenbach river. Our local representative will meet you at your You may wish to soak your feet or even take a Code: WGSKC hotel in Schoenau at 6pm for a welcome meeting. dip in the natural swimming pool at the gorge Days: 8 (6 Walking days) They will provide maps and answer any last entrance. Nights: 7 minute questions you may have. Grade: Moderate The trail ascends out of the valley passing Overnight: Schoenau, 3 Star hotel through silent mountain woodland guiding you on Day Route Km Hotel - Hotel Koenigssee, Hotel Bergheimat or a pilgrimage route to the 17th century Baroque Hotel Schiffmeister Church of Maria Kirchental. Centred around a 1 Arrive Schoenau and - Gothic statue of Madonna, the church also overnight DAY 2 houses a large collection of votive art. 2 Transfer to Ramsau and 18 walk to Weißbach Transfer to Ramsau and walk to From here the route crosses a high pass and 3 Walk to Lofer 15 Weißbach winds its way down the valley to bring you out at 4 Walk to Winklemoos Alm - 16/17 the village of Lofer sitting astride the turbulent Bus to Reit im Winkl Your day starts with a 9am transfer to the village Saalach river. Try the local peat water and mud 5 Rest day or walk to Fell- - of Ramsau, your entry point into Berchtesgaden bath cures to ease any aches and pains and horn summit National Park. A real highlight is idyllic, picture relax in the shadow of the Loferer Steinberge 6 Walk to Marquartstein 20 postcard Lake Hintersee situated at the edge of 7 Walk to Aschau/Chiemsee 13 mountain range . the ‘magic forest’. A draw to artists and film 8 Onward travel makers since the 19th century, it was chosen for Walk: 15km, 4.5 hrs, ascent 325m, descent its romantic pastoral setting. 371m Crossing pastures rich with alpine flora you Overnight: Lofer, 3 star hotel ascend to traverse the high Hirschbichl Pass DAY 4 DETAILED ITINERARY (1183m) into Austria. From here the trail descends to pass through the deeply eroded Cable car to Loferer Alm - Walk to DAY 1 canyons and tunnels of the Seisenbergklamm Winklemoos Alm - Bus to Reit im Gorge. Negotiating the gorge along boardwalks Arrive Schoenau/Lake Koenigssee above the turbulent waters is a delight. The route Winkl Schoenau is located in Bavaria, South Germany continues out into the wide glacial A relaxing though thrilling start to the day as you and is accessible by bus from Salzburg (1.5hrs). with sweeping pastures that divide the ride the cable car up the steep slopes to the Salzburg Airport, just 20km away is served by Bergtesgaden and Cheimgau Alps, leading you alpine pastures of Loferer Alm. There are two flights from the UK and the rest of Europe. The on to the alpine hiking base of Weißbach. walking choices, a leisurely trail through mountain forest or a high level route across the nearby town of Berchtesgaden has a train station Walk: 18km, 5.5 hrs, ascent 494m, descent Loferer Steinplatte pasture passing traditional with services from Munich (3hrs) and beyond. 504m alpine huts. Both lead to the wide plateau of Schoenau is situated at the northern end of lake Overnight: Weißbach, 3 star hotel Winklemoos Alm, a perfect place to stop and Koenigssee. Noted for its deep, clear waters it is enjoy a traditional Bavarian ‘Brotzeit’ snack in the also known as the ‘cleanest lake in Germany’. DAY 3 mountain restaurants. The glacial lake is surrounded by sheer limestone Walk to Lofer cliffs that merge into steeply rising mountain From here a local bus will take you to the small flanks dominated by the craggy peak of Walking through the Saalach Valley the route village of Reit in Winkl which, though Bavarian, Watzmann (2,713m) to the west. takes you into the Lamprechts passage cave, the borders the states of and Salzburg, hence longest in Europe, with a total length of 51km. ‘Winkl’ which means ‘corner’. A vibrant cultural The cliffs are noted for creating a perfect echo Follow walkways past waterfalls and centre, the village is noted for it’s folk music, and the traditional call of the flugelhorn filling the subterranean brooks as you explore the theatre, operettas and musicals. valley will surely set the scene as you commence cavernous interior. Another exhilarating gorge LAKE KOENIGSSEE TO LAKE CHIEMSEE

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Choice of Walks: 16/17km, 5.5 hrs, ascent whereupon a cable car transports you up the This walking holiday is graded moderate. The 682m/530m, descent 730m/581m steep slopes to alight on the trail to Hochplatte itinerary involves distance walking with some summit. Here you are above the snow line and steep ascents and descents along mountain Overnight: Reit im Winkl, 3 star hotel the route may still have a covering in the summer paths, which can be rocky and exposed in nature. DAY 5 months adding to the high alpine ambiance. With This requires a good head for heights and an altitude of 1,587m you are afforded views surefootedness in places. You should have a Rest day or walk to summit of across the rocky snow capped peaks of the good level of walking fitness to get the most from Fellhorn Chiemgauer Alps and the Kaiser range. this holiday. Today you have the choice of a well earned rest Moving onward the route hugs the steep slopes Navigation day to enjoy the many cultural and historical leading you toward the impressive peak of attractions of Reit im Winkl or, for the energetic, a Kampenwand. Arriving at the 1,669m summit, The routes on this walk are way-marked with sign summit trek. Fellhorn (1764m) makes for an resplendent with the largest cross in the Bavarian posts. We also provide you with detailed picture exhilarating walk and the ridge trail to the summit Alps, you are rewarded with a panoramic vista of route notes to follow at each step. is a delight. The name derives from the fact that Lake Chiemsee far below. If you can tear your Accommodation the summit and ridge are free of trees, the route self away from the views a relaxing ride in a traversing meadows of alpine roses. cable car takes you down to the town of Acshau. We specifically select your accommodation to Here you will certainly wish to visit the medieval ensure that you enjoy every minute of your stay. Walk: Optional Fellhorn walk - 5km, 2.5 hrs. Hohenaschau Castle dominating the town atop a They all offer a warm welcome to walkers, (distance/time are based upon cable car ascent/ 50m ridge or perhaps take a boat trip out onto the traditional hospitality and delicious local food. descent to start/finish of walk) tranquil waters of Lake Chiemsee. The hotels are on a 3 star basis with en-suite Overnight: Reit im Winkl, 3 star hotel rooms. Continue on from Aschau by train to your hotel in DAY 6 Prien (approx. 15 mins, payable locally, approx. Alternate accommodation EUR2.50). Walk to Marquartstein During high season, you might be booked into a Walk: 13km, 4 hrs, ascent 1174m (750 of different accommodation which is not listed in the The route leads you through tranquil forest and which by cable car), descent 252m. description, and the start or end of some of your out onto alpine pastures. The highlight for the day walking routes may be slightly altered. Any is Lake Taubensee situated at 1,138m in an Overnight: Prien - 3 star hotel alternative accommodation will be of the same or idyllic location within a basin on the slopes of DAY 8 better standard as those described and details Rauhe Nadel or ‘Rough Needle’. Straddling the will all be sent to you. Austrian/German border, Taubensee is German Onward Travel for ‘Pigeon Lake’ though you are more likely to Single Rooms spot buzzards circling lazily on the thermals Your adventure finishes after breakfast, though If you require single rooms within your party we above the mountain forest. you may wish to add further nights to enjoy the many attractions that the region around Aschau would be happy to accommodate you although The route leads you down through forest and has to offer. Aschau is known as a stronghold of there is a single room supplement payable. pasture to arrive at the alpine town of traditional folk music. Unterwössen where you follow the deep emerald Meals waters of the Große river into Marqaurtstein. A delicious breakfast is included each morning. Walk: 20km, 5.5 hrs, ascent 671m/371m. TRIP INFORMATION Lunch and dinner are not included but are available from your hotel or nearby restaurants. If Overnight: Marquartstein, 3 star hotel you wish you can book a half board option and all Additional Nights and Extensions your evening meals will be included. DAY 7 You can add additional nights at any point along Baggage Transfer Walk to Aschau/Chiemsee the walk, please contact us for more details. Your bags will be transferred between your Forest walking takes you into the foothills Grade & Fitness accommodation as per your itinerary. We ask you LAKE KOENIGSSEE TO LAKE CHIEMSEE

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to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per This walking holiday is available from the end of ahead with your booking you can book securely person. May to mid-September. If the group size is less online at www.macsadventure.com or by than 4 people then you can only start on telephone on +44 (0) 141 530 8886 Equipment Saturday and Sunday due to baggage transfer Your information pack has a detailed equipment restrictions. list which includes standard walking gear such as BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE Included good walking boots or shoes, warm and Financial Security waterproof clothes and a day pack.  7 Nights in comfortable 3* hotels In accordance with "The Package Travel,  7 Breakfasts Package Holidays and Package Tours TRAVEL INFORMATION  Luggage transport as per itinerary Regulations1992" all passengers booking with  Welcome meeting and briefing Macs Adventure Ltd are fully protected for the initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all Getting to Schoenau  Detailed pictured route descriptions with maps and a pre departure information pack. monies paid to us, including repatriation if By Air - Salzburg Airport, just 20km away is required (this insurance will not cover repatriation  24-hour assistance by phone. served by flights from the UK and the rest of to the country of origin for the passengers Europe. Munich Airport is 190km from Schoenau  Transfer from Schoenau to Ramsau on day 2 outside of the EU), arising from cancellation or though has good rail connections. The airport  Uphill cable car to Lofer on day 4 curtailment of your travel arrangements due to serves airlines both internationally and local. the insolvency of Macs Adventure Ltd. There is  Uphill cable car to Hochplattenbahn on day 7 By Train/Bus - The nearby town of no requirement for Financial Protection of day Berchtesgaden (15min by bus or taxi) has a train  Downhill cable car to Aschau on day 7 trips, and none is provided. This insurance is station with services from Salzburg, Munich Excluded only valid for packages booked that DO NOT (3hrs) and beyond. Lake Koenigssee is also include flights. Consumer aware: Your booking is Flights and transfers to first / from last accessible by bus from Salzburg (1.5hrs). Please  insured by IPP Ltd and its panel of insurers. - accommodation. visit the DB Bahn website and the Austrian This insurance is only valid for passengers who Public Transport portal to check times.  Travel Insurance. book and pay directly with/to Macs Adventure  Entrance fees to gorges. Ltd. For further information please go to Onward travel from Prien www.ipplondon.co.uk.  Local bus to Reit im Winkl. By Train - Trains from Prien serve Munich (1hr  Train from Aschau to Prien. This Insurance has been arranged by 35m), Salzburg (1hr 30m) and beyond. Please International Passenger Protection Limited and visit the DB Bahn website and the Austrian  Lunches, dinners and snacks. underwritten by Insurers who are members of the Public Transport portal to check times.  Personal expenses such as drinks, phone Association of British Insurers & Lloyds calls, extra transfers, tips, etc. Syndicates. Travel Insurance  Any items not specifically mentioned in the It is a condition of booking with us that you have program. ABTA Member Statement suitable travel insurance that covers you for Optional Extras Macs Adventure Holidays is a cancellation, curtailment, illness or injury. Member of ABTA. ABTA and  Single room supplement if applicable. ABTA. Members help PRICE AND AVAILABILITY  Additional nights during the holiday. holidaymakers to get the most from their travel  Half board supplement. and assist when things don’t go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard Price HOW TO BOOK of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. Please refer to our website for up to date prices. For more information on ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to Once you have read all the information in this Availability you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 factsheet or our website and would like to go Park Street, London SE1 9EQ, tel 020 3117581.