Availability: Published Published: 19 Jun 2018 Edition: Fourth Pages: 336 Size:
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.8cm 70 mountain walks and treks in southern Germany This
guidebook of walks explores Germany's Bavarian Alps. Lying along the
German-Austrian border in a thin sliver of land roughly 300km long, this area
contains some of the most spectacular walking and beautiful scenery that Germany
has to offer. 70 graded walks explore mountain landscapes, wild mountain gorges
and alpine meadows as well as the region's picturesque villages, opulent baroque
churches and fairy-tale castles like Neuschwanstein. The walks are divided into
six mountain areas, grouped around base towns to make planning a walking holiday
as easy as possible. Bases include Oberstdorf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen,
Mittenwald, Marquartstein, Inzell, Oberammergau and Ramsau among others.
Mountain walks are mainly between 3 and 8 hours duration, though some longer
walks are included staying at mountain huts. The guidebook gives an outline of
two multi-day tours and suggestions for shorter valley walks of less than 3hrs
are also included. Relaxing beer gardens, colourful local traditions and
excellent tourist infrastructure add to the region's charms, and make the
Bavarian Alps the perfect destination for a walking holiday.