King Ludwig Way: Bavarian Alpine foothills
€995
per person
Join us on the most astonishing self-guided tour in Germany – The King Ludwig Way. King Ludwig II, also known as the ‘Fairytale king’, is the person behind the castle-filled iconic look of the Baravian landscape. You will encounter true Bavarian cultural treasures, little monastery towns, tranquil villages and playful paths past lakes and moors. Enjoy the fantastic panoramic views onto the Ammergauer Alps, the Zugspitze summit and the Allgäu mountains as you retrace the famous visionary king’s footsteps.
Level 2/3
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Destination
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Duration8 Days I Level: 2/3 (of 5)
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What is included7 nights in 3* country hotels incl. breakfast (check the Rates&Remarks tab for details); Boat fare from Herrsching to Dießen; Luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 25 kg); Detailed roadbook and access to digital maps and GPS tracks via navigation app; Service hotline
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What is not includedEntry fees, other meals and drinks, transfer from/to airport, train ride Bernried – Starnberg (appr. EUR 6 pp), train ride Peißenberg – Peiting (appr. EUR 5 pp), bus ride Steingaden – Buching (appr. EUR 5 pp), tourist tax.
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Best periodmid-April, May, June, July, August, September, mid-October
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Self-guided inn to inn hiking tour along the King Ludwig Way, Germany.
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Day 1: Arrival in Bernried on Lake Starnberg
Bernried on Lake Starnberg, with its monastery and onion dome, carefully restored country houses and old lime and oak trees, is an ancient Bavarian town. *Easiest arrival via Munich Airport (appr. 40min train ride between Munich and Bernried).
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Day 2: From Bernried to Dießen on Lake Ammer (21km, 5-6hrs, +250m/-150m)
The first day of the independent walking route takes you through the natural reserve surrounding Lake Starnberg passing the Ilka cave with beautiful viewpoints towards the lake. You reach the Deixfurter pond and continue through charming Bavarian on your way to the Andechs monastery with its own brewery. From there you take a short bus ride to the village of Herrsching am Ammersee and a short boat ride to Dießen am Ammersee where your overnight will be.
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Day 3: From Dießen on Lake Ammer to Wessobrunn/Paterzell (13km, 4-5hrs, +300m/-150m)
Today you leave Dießen following a scenic path through lush meadows into the idyllic Stiller forest. Passing some hilltops with fascinating views, you reach the Wessobrunn monastery, home of the well-known ‚grey duke’ Romanesque bell tower. In the distance, you can admire the proud Zugspitze summit.
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Day 4: From Wessobrunn/Paterzell to Peiting (18km, 5-6hrs, +500m/-450m)
This section of the independent hiking tour is dedicated to the exploration of the Bavarian Alpine foothills with their cozy little villages and the remote moor areas. A short but steep ascent takes you to the Hohen Peissenberg mountain, a wonderful site with a weather station and marvelous panoramic views over the Alps from the Großvenediger all the way into the Allgäu region. Descend from the Hohen Peissenberg and continue walking through forests and across fields all the way to Peiting where your next overnight will be.
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Day 5: From Peiting to Wildsteig/Bad Bayersoien (14km, 4hrs, +400m/-250m)
After a healthy breakfast, you head to the pristine and romantic Ammer ravine. Cross the river over the numerous footbridges and follow the trail to Rottenbuch with its stunningly beautiful ornate monastery church. Your overnight is in Wildsteig/Bad Bayersoien, where you arrive across hills and meadows with glorious views onto the Alpine mountain range.
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Day 6: From Wildsteig/Bad Bayersoien to Buching (11km, 4hrs, +150m/-250m)
You bid Wildsteig farewell and follow the self-guided walking route through idyllic moor regions to Wieskirche (Church in the Meadow), listed as one of Germany’s sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The hiking trail takes you to pass green hilltops, forests and colorful meadows with distant views onto the Allgäu Alps and the King-Ludwig-country on Lake Forggensee. Your overnight is in Buching (the last stage to it you pass by bus).
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Day 7: From Buching to Füssen/surroundings (17km, 4,30hrs, +300m/-300m)
The last day of the walking tour is dedicated to one of the most iconic Bavarian castles - Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau on Lake Schwansee. Passing through the Kalvarienberg, you enter the historic market town of Füssen where you can celebrate with a fantastic Bavarian meal.
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Day 8: Departure day
Organized transfer from Füssen to Bernried available, cost EUR 105 per person (min 2 persons). Booking in advance required.
TOUR LOCATION
Price (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon arrivals only!) (2026)
995 Euro per person in twin/dbl room (11/04-03/05; 14/09-04/10)
1055 Euro per person in twin/dbl room (04/05-14/06; 24/08-13/09)
1160 Euro per person in twin/dbl room (15/06-23/08)
Single room & Solo Traveler supplement
Single room supplement: 420 Euro
Solo traveler supplement (incl. sgl. room supplement): 495 Euro
Tips
The tour is available for arrivals on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday between the beginning of April and mid-October! Arrival in Munich and then a 45 mins train journey to Bernried on Lake Starnberg. Return train journey from Füssen to Bernried, duration approx. 3 hours (2x change trains). Option for transfer from Füssen to Bernried available. Booking in advance required. You walk on walking paths or forest trails as well as on asphalted paths. For tours through the Alpine foothills with a walking time of 4 to max. 6 hours, stamina and a good basic fitness level is required.
Accommodation
3* country hotels incl. breakfast. Samples of the inns we would normally book (subject to availability), or similar category: Day 1: Bernried - Hotel Seeblick; Day 2: Dießen - Seefelder Hof; Day 3: Wessobrunn/Paterzell - Hotel Gasthof Post; Day 4: Peiting - Hotel Pfaffenwinkel; Day 5: Wildsteig/Bad Bayersoien - Hotel Zum Strauß; Day 6: Buching - Alpchalet Schwanstein; Day 7: Füssen/surroundings - Hotel Hirsch;
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