Our hand-picked hotel Central Hotel Seefeld HHHH The four-star Central Hotel Seefeld is a modern yet traditional Alpine style family owned hotel. The hotel has a restaurant bar, the perfect setting for relaxing at the end of the day as well as a wellness and spa area (local charges apply). All of the comfortable rooms have an en suite, hairdryer, TV and telephone to make your stay more relaxing.
and as we ascend the pine scented trail, we catch glimpses of Seefeld below and pass under the Hochangerbahn chairlift before descending back to town. Blue walk – Duration: 4 hours (6.8 miles) / Altitude gain: 949 feet / Terrain: forest trail and meadows From Seefeld we follow a lovely trail through the pines, catching glimpses of the surrounding mountains before arriving at Lake Wildmoos. A short, sharp forest track with views over Lottensee, then descends to pictureperfect Möserersee. After a refreshment stop, we begin our gentle descent through forests and meadows to Seefeld. (B,D) + Included Experience – Guided walk around the Seefeld Plateau DAY 4 – Discover: Seefeld You have a free day to relax and enjoy the attractions in and around Seefeld. Wander among the quaint shops and cafés or take a horse-drawn carriage around Lake Wildsee. Various chairlifts, cable cars or a funicular railway will whisk you to the top of Seefelder Joch and Härmelekopf for fantastic views before another superb meal at the hotel this evening. (B,D)
DAY 5 – Walk: Lake Achensee We drive to Achensee, Tyrol’s largest lake flanked by the scenic peaks of the Karwendel and Rofan mountains. We arrive at the picturesque village of Pertisau for some free time before setting off. Green walk – Duration: 3 hours (5 miles) / Altitude gain: 390 feet / Terrain: lakeside trail and forest tracks Blue walk – Duration: 4 hours (6.5 miles) / Altitude gain: 508 feet / Terrain: lakeside trail and forest tracks Both green and blue walks follow a delightful trail along Achensee with fantastic views across to the Rofan mountains. As we make our gradual ascent, we are rewarded with superb views before the path leads into the forest and a traditional Austrian inn at Gaisalm serving food and drinks. Both the green and blue walks will return to Pertisau where we will take a scenic boat ride on lake Achensee to Scholastika where there are restaurants and a pretty park. (B,D) + Included Experience – Guided walk around Achensee DAY 6 – Neuschwanstein Castle Today we drive across the border into nearby Bavaria where we pass Germany’s highest mountain, the 9,718foot Zugspitze. The journey includes two of Germany’s most iconic routes – the fabled ‘Romantic Road’ and the ‘German Alpine Road’ which leads to the instantly recognisable Neuschwanstein.
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Your tour includes • Return flights from a selection of regional airports, plus hotel transfers • 7 nights in four-star accommodation, inclusive of all local taxes • The services of our experienced and insightful Tour Manager throughout (B) Daily Breakfast, (D) 7 Dinners
YOUR CLASSIC TOUR EXPERIENCES • 3 guided walks including the forests and mountain lakes above Seefeld, fjord-like Lake Achensee and the Wilder Kaiser mountains • Guided tour of Innsbruck • 2 visits including Neuschwanstein and Kufstein
The stunning 19th-century structure was a pet project of one of Bavaria’s most famous kings, Ludwig II. Towers, turrets and an imposing Romanesque main structure clad in light limestone are epic in design and scale. The architecture is similarly impressive inside, as you’ll discover on our guided tour. (B,D) + Included Experience – Guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle DAY 7 – Walk: Wilder Kaiser We journey east to the medieval town of Kufstein, nestled at the foot of the mighty limestone Kaisergebirge. We take the Kaiser chairlift up to Brentejoch mountain station, the starting point of both our walks today. Green walk – Duration: 2.5 hours (2.7 miles) / Altitude gain: 764 feet / Terrain: forest trail As we meander through pretty meadows and the beautiful spruce forest of the nature reserve, we enjoy wonderful views over the Kaisertal valley to the Kitzbühel Alps in the distance. After a stop at Brentenjochalm Inn for a drink, we continue through the forest, pausing to admire superb views of the Brandenberg Alps. Perhaps have lunch at your leisure at the Beinergerhaus before we take the chairlift back to town.
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Blue walk – Duration: 3.5 hours (5.1 miles) / Altitude gain: 1,017 feet / Terrain: forest trail
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From the chairlift, we ascend through forest and take in wonderful views over the Kaisertal. Upon reaching Gamskogel, the trail descends and we ramble through flower-filled meadows. The trail continues to Steinburg Chapel, along the Alderweg – ‘Eagle’s Way’ and through the Tyrolean Alps to the Brentenjochalm Inn, where we reward ourselves with a drink and perhaps lunch before taking the chairlift back down. After both walks, there’s free time to explore Kufstein before our final dinner. (B,D) + Included Experience – Guided walk around the Wilder Kaiser DAY 8 – Return home Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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