Better known for its famous Passion Plays, the ‘chocolate box’ village of Oberammergau is the perfect base for a week of walking. From exhilarating mountain hikes to strolls through valleys and wetland reserves, Oberammergau’s wealth of well sign-posted trails makes it an ideal walking destination. Choose from easier or harder walks each day, and take advantage of the easily accessible local buses and mountain lifts. You can also relax in the hotel’s sauna or Jacuzzi.
Travelling on your own and prefer your own room? No problem! The single supplement is from only $140pp.
Highlights
- Centre-based walking in one of Germany’s most picturesque regions
- Impressive monasteries, regal palaces, onion-domed churches and pretty frescoed houses
- Friendly, family-run 3-star hotel with steam bath, sauna and Jacuzzis
- Well-signed paths and trails with a choice of walking levels every day
- Chairlifts and cable cars leading to panoramic mountain restaurants
Key information
- 7 nights 3-star hotel, all rooms en suite
- 5 days centre-based walking; 1 free day
- Choice of routes each day
- Altitude max. 1700m, average 1100m
- Self-guided holiday. Min age 12 yrs
What’s included
- All buffet breakfasts and 7 dinners
- All accommodation (see accommodation section)
- Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
- Arrival & departure transfers – subject to 2 passengers traveling
- Route notes and maps
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