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FRITS MEYST
Soaring limestone peaks, turquoise lakes, a bounty of
summer wildflowers, and geranium-bedecked chalets
make the Tyrolean Alps a hiker’s paradise. Our journey
through this high alpine world traces a route 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 medieval
center. Our team of Trip Leaders offers two hiking
options on many days, allowing you to experience this
splendid realm at moderate or challenging levels—your
choice! Mouth-watering farm-to-fork cuisine 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 Our ridgetop hikes offer panoramic
views across hundreds of summits as we follow trails through
wildflower-covered alpine meadows and stop in at chalet-style
farmhouses that serve delicious local cheeses. One memorable
hike leads us along the riverside
paths of the sheer Hollentalklamm
Gorge, with the river tumbling
below. Our hotel, 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 the Heimgarten
Hutte 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 Leutasch Valley, with its
26 ancient farming hamlets with
fresco-painted wooden houses.
Days 6-8 Innsbruck From
the charming alpine capital of
Innsbruck, with its Baroque
architecture and sheer mountain
backdrop, we hike from the tiny
hamlet of Lehner up into the
forested Puittal Valley, tucked
away behind the towering cliffs
of the nearby Wetterstein range.
In the impressive Wetterstein
and Karwendel Mountains, we
make an exhilarating traverse of
a ridge high above Seefeld, with
fantastic 360-degree panoramas.
Another hike is on 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.
CHRISTIAN HÜTTER
HIGH TRAILS THROUGH A SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN REALM
In this high alpine realm, we have our choice of moderate or challenging hiking options on many
days. PHOTO: PRITZ
HIGHLIGHTS
• Choose either moderate or challenging
hiking options on many days
• Distinctive traditional Tyrol culture and
cuisine
• Ideally located hotels with traditional
hospitality
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, 2018
Jul 29-Aug 5
Sep 9-16
TRIP COST
$5295 (11-14 members)
$5695 (4-10 members)
Single supplement: $480
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