Germany and Austria hiking vacation, self guided
Highlights
Königssee | walk to Seisenbergklamm Gorge | walk to Dienten | walk to Muhlbach | choice of walks from Muhlbach | optional archery | trek to the cable car station at Jennerberg | arrive and depart via Munich or Salzberg
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We advise all of our clients to stay to the marked paths. This is to maintain the environment as they pass so that it remains pristine for walkers using the pathways in the future. We also advise that they take all of their rubbish with them until the end of the day and recycle or dispose of it as is appropriate.As much as is possible on this trek we have tried to ensure that the walking is done from hotel to hotel each day, meaning that there is no need to be transported from or to a hotel each day and reduces the need for transportation journeys and their effect on the environment.
To get between the airport and the walking area we give information about the public transport route necessary to make the journey, booking tickets in advance where possible. This reduces the environmental impact compared to what would be a long transfer in a private car.
The Impacts of this Trip
Most of the hotels which we use on this trek are small and family run. This enables the establishments to continue into the future so that more people are able to enjoy this section of the Danube in Austria. We also arrange for our clients to eat either at the hotels or at small local restaurants, again keeping the income in the small towns and villages where they stay overnight.
We partner with a local Austrian company in order to run this trek. We are therefore able to use their outstanding local knowledge to arrange excellent walks as well as the accommodation options along the route.
We provide all of our clients with a list of phrases in German which they can use on their vacation. This can not just help in situations where they meet non-English speakers but can be a pleasant way to break the ice when arriving at a hotel or restaurant.
We advise all of our clients to stay to the marked paths. This is to maintain the environment as they pass so that it remains pristine for walkers using the pathways in the future. We also advise that they take all of their rubbish with them until the end of the day and recycle or dispose of it as is appropriate.As much as is possible on this trek we have tried to ensure that the walking is done from hotel to hotel each day, meaning that there is no need to be transported from or to a hotel each day and reduces the need for transportation journeys and their effect on the environment.
To get between the airport and the walking area we give information about the public transport route necessary to make the journey, booking tickets in advance where possible. This reduces the environmental impact compared to what would be a long transfer in a private car.
The Impacts of this Trip
Most of the hotels which we use on this trek are small and family run. This enables the establishments to continue into the future so that more people are able to enjoy this section of the Danube in Austria. We also arrange for our clients to eat either at the hotels or at small local restaurants, again keeping the income in the small towns and villages where they stay overnight.
We partner with a local Austrian company in order to run this trek. We are therefore able to use their outstanding local knowledge to arrange excellent walks as well as the accommodation options along the route.
We provide all of our clients with a list of phrases in German which they can use on their vacation. This can not just help in situations where they meet non-English speakers but can be a pleasant way to break the ice when arriving at a hotel or restaurant.
3 Reviews of Germany and Austria hiking vacation, self guided
Reviewed on 04 Aug 2018 by Anna Norris
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Our favorite walking day was the foothills of Hochkonig. This is one of the most amazing hikes we have ever done. We loved our challenging final day to the
peak of Mount Jenner.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Book travel insurance and definitely bring walking poles. I think that walking poles should be considered necessary on the alpine walks rather than being
listed as merely helpful.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes as we stayed in local guesthouses, ate at local restaurants and did our shopping locally. Walking is such a great way to experience an area and much
better for the environment than driving.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent - there were a few details in the walking directions that were incorrect but overall everything was excellent.
Read the operator's response here:
Thank you very much for taking the time to offer your feedback, it is much appreciated. Walking up to Mount Jenner is also one of our favourite highlights of our Hochkonig Trek. We're pleased you enjoyed your trip and felt it benefited local people and reduced environmental impacts - this is always our aim at New Experience Vacations.
We look forward to hearing from you again in the future.
Kind Regards,
Emily Lockwood - New Experience Vacations
Reviewed on 05 Aug 2017 by Maeve Jenkinson
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Climbing high up into the mountains and seeing stunning views all around.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
I would go for it! There were a couple of walks we didn't do because it was so hot, but there were alternative ways of getting to the next hotel by public
transport.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I felt the walking vacation got us away from the tourist hot spots into areas where you were really at one with nature. Absolutely stunning scenery, and the villages felt more authentic.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A fantastic new experience for me and my 15 year old son. We will definitely do it again.
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2017 by Dylia Sasso
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The scenery throughout the trip was wonderful and the most impressive was that everyday the trails were different from the others. Being a fairly small area
it was not the same scenery everyday which is something we did not expect.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Use the information booklet received in the mail before your trip, the directions are way more accurate than the one you will receive upon arrival in green
packet. We rented E bikes in Weidach and rode through the woods to Seefeld, it was fun and it was a different path from the walk for the second day in Weidach to Seefeld. If you arrive early and have energy we recommend the bikes highly!!
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The fact that we stayed in locally owned acomodations is a way to benefit the locals.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Wonderful very well organized, accommodations nice, good food especially in Garmisch.
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