Wilderness-Travel-2017-Catalog

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Soaring limestone peaks, gleaming alpine
lakes, meadows bright with summer flowers,
and welcoming villages with geranium-
bedecked chalets make the Tyrolean Alps a
hiker’s paradise. Our journey through this
classic alpine world cuts a swath from the
twin villages of Garmisch-Partenkirchen,
nestled at the foot of the mighty Zugspitze
in the heart of Bavaria, to Austria’s historic
Innsbruck, with its Baroque architecture.
Our team of Trip Leaders offers two hiking
options on many days, allowing you to
experience this splendid realm at moderate
or challenging levels. Fine dining and
overnights in traditional hotels, including a
historic 5-star spa in a spectacular setting,
top off each unforgettable day.
Days 1-3 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany /
Hollentalklamm Gorge From Garmisch-
Partenkirchen, head out on ridgetop hikes for
panoramic views of alpine summits. We’ll
follow trails through lush, wildflower-covered
alpine meadows and stop in at chalet-style
farmhouses that serve delicious local cheeses
and other specialties. One breathtaking trail
leads us through the winding riverside paths of the
sheer Hollentalklamm Gorge. Our accommodation,
the historic Kranzbach, is set on 32 acres of
protected mountain meadows in the heart of the
Bavarian Alps.
Days 4-5 Seefeld, Austria / Heimgarten /
Leutasch Valley We hike up to Heimgarten
(5,577') for spectacular views, with the Tyrolean
Alps stretching out before us, and below us,
turquoise Lake Walchensee. Heading into the
Leutasch Klamm, the gorge Napoleon traveled
to invade Tyrol in 1805, our trail leads us right
into Austria’s classic Leutasch Valley, with its
ancient farming hamlets with fresco-painted
wooden houses.
Days 6-8 Innsbruck From charming Innsbruck,
one of our hikes begins in the tiny hamlet
of Lehner and heads up into the forested
Puittal Valley to a dramatic mountain pass.
In the impressive Wetterstein and Karwendel
Mountains, we make an exhilarating traverse
of a ridge high above Seefeld, with fantastic
360-degree panoramas, and we’ll follow the
Zirbenweg (“Eagle’s Walk”) trail through the
oldest stone-pine forest in the Alps to reach the
summit of the Viggarspitze (7,566'), with its
incredible views of Innsbruck and the Nordkette
Mountains. Depart on Day 8.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Choose either moderate or challenging
hiking options on many days
• Distinctive traditional Tyrol culture and
cuisine
• Ideally located hotels with traditional
hospitality
• On the September departure, stay on to
enjoy Oktoberfest!
DETAILS
• 8-day trip begins in Kranzbach, Germany,
and ends in Innsbruck, Austria
• 7 nights hotels
• All meals included except 1 dinner
• All transport during the trip included
(cable cars, etc.)
DATES
Jul 10-17, 2017
Jul 30-Aug 6
Sep 10-17
TRIP COST
$5095 (11-14 members)
$5495 (6-10 members)
Single supplement: $380
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4+ 5 6 7
6 hiking days on moderate to steep trails,
4-8 hours a day (depending on option),
altitudes between 4,000-8,650 feet, van
support, team of up to 3 Trip Leaders
COMBINE ANY TWO EUROPE TRIPS FOR A $500 PER PERSON DISCOUNT! 21
On many days, enjoy a choice of two hiking options to explore the beauty of the Tyrolean Alps. REINHARD SCHMID