In summary
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Sports
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Duration6 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationEurope / Austria
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions100.05 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
The highlights
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An easy and accessible exploration of the legendary and wild Kaisergebirge
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High-quality, comfortable, family-friendly accommodation in an ideal location
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Free access to the heated swimming pool and wellness area
Photos
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
Easy to moderate: 3.5 to 5.5 hours of walking and 350 to 650 meters of elevation gain per day, on trails and paths with no technical difficulties. No technical difficulties. Hiking experience is recommended, but not essential.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 4h30
- Average distance/day: 11 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 392 m
- Average daily descent: 392 m
Management
French
Program
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Walchsee
- Transportation TER / Metro / Tram - 01h - 90km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Distance 6 km
- Positive elevation gain 150 m
- Negative elevation 150 m
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Arrival is scheduled for 3:30 PM on Day 1 at the hotel located near the village of Walchsee (668m). You can settle comfortably into this family-run hotel for a 5-night stay. The tour leader will present your itinerary and take you on an initial walk to explore the surrounding area. Back at the hotel, you will have free time to enjoy the hotel's on-site fitness and wellness area.
Day 1 -
Walchsee - Ebersberg (1164m) - Walchsee
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 13 km
- Positive elevation gain 500 m
- Negative elevation 500 m
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Hiking route starting from Lake Walchsee. Ascent to Lippenalm (961m) and the summit of the Ebersberg, offering splendid views of the Wilder Kaiser and Zahmer Kaiser mountains, followed by exploration of the Erzbach Valley and descent back to our hotel. Free time is allotted to enjoy the hotel's integrated Fitness and Wellness Area.
Day 2 -
Walchsee - Klobenstein Gorge - Walchsee
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 11 km
- Positive elevation gain 330 m
- Negative elevation 330 m
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Short bus transfer to Kössen. Today we hike in the Klobenstein Gorge, on the
Schmugglerpfad (smugglers' path), a beautiful and easy path, running alongside the Tiroler gorge
Ache where a few facilities (viewpoint platform, Himalayan footbridges) allow us
to reach the Klobenstein guesthouse and the small Rudersburger See lake. Return to Kössen via the same route.
Walk. Then bus to Walchsee. A beautiful day with varied landscapes, which will leave you free time to enjoy the Fitness and Wellness Area integrated into the hotel.
Day 3 -
Griesenau (728m) - Fischbachalm (856m) - Griesner Alm (1024m) - Griesenau
- Transportation Minibus - 00h30 - 26km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 11 km
- Positive elevation gain 350 m
- Negative elevation 350 m
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Transfer to Griesenau. You will spend a day exploring the Kaiserbachtal valley, located within the Kaisergebirge nature reserve. The reserve covers 10,200 hectares and boasts unique flora and fauna in the Alps, bordered to the east by the Wilder Kaiser and to the north by the Feldberg and the Zahmer Kaiser region. This delightful walk offers stunning scenery and exceptional discoveries as you follow the winding course of the wild Kaiserbach river through the valley to the Fischbachalm and then to the Griesner Alm Inn, situated at the foot of the Stripsenjoch (1,577 m). Return transfer to the hotel is provided. You will have free time to enjoy the hotel's fitness and wellness area.
Day 4 -
Kössen (579m) - Taubenseehütte (1165m) - Kössen
- Transportation Minibus - 00h20 - 16km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 13 km
- Positive elevation gain 620 m
- Negative elevation 620 m
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A short transfer to Kössen. The ascent through valleys and beautiful forests leads to the Taubensee mountain hut, offering panoramic views of the region, and then to Lake Taubensee (1140m), nestled at the bottom of a glacial cirque, with the German border running through the middle of the lake. We continue our hike into Germany to the Stoibenmöseralm mountain inn (1273m), situated on a plateau with magnificent panoramic views of the Chiemsee and the Alps, before descending back to Kössen. Transfer back to the hotel. Free time is allotted to enjoy the hotel's on-site fitness and wellness area.
Day 5 -
Kranzach - Harausattel - Walchsee
- Transportation Minibus - 00h10 - 8km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h30
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 400 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Short transfer to Kranzach. Gentle climb through the forest past the Josefsstal chapel, up to the alpine pastures of
Haraualm and its inn, from which one can enjoy panoramic views of the Kaisergebirge mountain range, before
We descend to the north side into a small, peaceful valley. A good track leads us to the village.
from Walchsee, where we can stroll before returning to the hotel
Day 6
Note
It is possible that we may have to change the planned itinerary, either due to organizational incidents such as overcrowded accommodations, split groups, changes in terrain conditions, landslides, degraded trails, etc.
either directly due to the guide's decisions based on weather conditions or the group's skill level. These changes are always made in your best interest, for your safety and comfort!
Accommodation
This comfortable, family-run, 4-star Hotel Restaurant is nestled in nature, facing the Zahmer Kaiser mountain and a 20-minute walk from the lake and the village of Walchsee. The spacious rooms are decorated in a traditional Alpine style and feature cable TV, a seating area, and a bathroom with bathrobes and a hairdryer. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The garden boasts a sunny terrace. The Wildauer family will give you a warm welcome and ensure you relax during your stay. Relaxation, wellness, hiking, and fine dining await you.
- An indoor heated swimming pool measuring 12 x 6 m at 28°C
- A hammam
- A Finnish sauna
- A sauna scented with floral essences
- Fountains
- an infrared cabin
- a salt cave,
- a rest room
- A sunny terrace offering mountain views.
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- Accommodation for a period of 5 nights
- Full board (breakfasts, lunches and dinners) from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on Day 6
- The framework
- Internal transfers to the starting points of hikes
- Free access to the hotel's swimming pool and fitness and wellness area
- Tourist taxes
The price does not include
- The delivery
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Registration fees
- Insurance
- Additional journeys resulting from changes to the program due to weather conditions
- Anything not mentioned under "Price includes"
Options
- Extra night before the stay - Walchsee - Single room : CHF114.35 / unit
- Extra night before stay - Walchsee - Double room : CHF96.05 / unit
- Extra night before the stay - Kufstein - Single room : CHF114.35 / unit
- Extra night before stay - Kufstein - Double room : CHF96.05 / unit
- Additional night after stay - Walchsee - Single room : CHF114.35 / unit
- Additional night after stay - Walchsee - Double room : CHF96.05 / unit
- Extra night after stay - Kufstein - Double room : CHF96.05 / unit
- Additional night after stay - Kufstein - Single room : CHF114.35 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website (https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/). If your flights have layovers with different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you will be transiting through. It is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with all regulations, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return), visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. Don't forget to take into account any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country. ℹ️ Information may change up until your departure date, so remember to check official websites regularly. ⚠️ For this stay, you must also bring your health insurance card and a European health insurance card.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
Equipment to bring
To transport your belongings
- A comfortable 30-50L backpack with a waist belt for carrying your personal belongings and picnic lunch during the day
- One piece of luggage: a backpack, a travel bag in good condition, or a not-too-bulky suitcase. Only one piece of luggage per person; limited to 15 kg.
For the midday picnic
- Your "kitchen" kit: bowl, plastic box or plate, cutlery (spoon, fork, knife)
- 1 or 2 water bottles (total of at least 1.5 L) - mandatory - ; a thermos water bottle for winter
Clothing to bring
This list is given as a guide and should be adapted according to the stay and the season in which you travel.
- Ankle-high hiking boots with a good lugged sole, featuring a reinforced heel counter and good waterproofing.
- Comfortable socks specifically designed for hiking (minimum 3 pairs)
- A fleece jacket
- Comfortable trousers for walking (quick-drying technical fabric)
- Comfortable and technical shorts
- Technical t-shirts or underwear (quick-drying material)
- A long-sleeved shirt
- Walking sticks (telescopic), very important to facilitate walking.
Against the sun and the rain
- Sunscreen (high protection)
- Sunglasses
- Hat, cap or bucket hat
- A rain cape or a waterproof jacket of the "softshell" or "Gore-Tex" type and possibly waterproof trousers
After the effort
- A pair of jogging-style athletic shoes for the evening
- Spare clothes and personal laundry
- Toiletry bag and small towel
- Swimsuit and towel for access to the fitness areas (if indicated) or for swimming
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