Arrive in Füssen, approximately 130km or 2 hours by train from Munich, then take a bus to Hohenschwangau, a little corner of paradise in the heart of Germany! This charming town lies at the foot of the Bavarian Alps, 125km from Munich. You enter the dreamlike, romantic world of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Settle into your hotel at the foot of the castles. Your time is your own; depending on when you arrive, you can visit Hohenschwangau Castle (the former summer residence of the Bavarian royal family) and Neuschwanstein Castle, take a stroll by Lake Alpsee or relax at the Kristall Therme thermal baths. Hohenschwangau is also an ideal starting point for walks. If you are in no hurry, or if you only arrive in the evening, you can choose to stay an extra night in Hohenschwangau, giving you time to explore the town at your leisure.
From Munich to Venice via the Krimml Waterfalls and Tre Cime di Lavaredo
4,6 · 21 reviews
Linking two iconic cities, this 14-day journey between Munich and Venice is a major route for anyone wishing to discover the diversity of landscapes and cultures at the heart of the Alps. This cross-border route takes you through Germany, Austria and Italy, offering a thorough immersion in Alpine mountain ranges as varied as they are renowned.
The route begins on the trails of Bavaria, in the Ammergau and Wetterstein ranges, before gaining altitude in Austria. You will cross Tyrol and Karwendel Nature Park, then walk alongside the glaciers of the Venediger range and discover Europe’s highest waterfalls at Krimml. The final part of this journey takes place in Italy, amid the unique landscapes of the Dolomites, with the impressive rock faces of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo as its crowning highlight.
From a cultural perspective, the journey begins in the romantic world of King Ludwig II of Bavaria’s castles and ends in the refined atmosphere of Venice. Between these two destinations, you will discover the charm of Mittenwald, with its painted building façades, and the history of Alpine capitals such as Innsbruck.
Offered as a self-guided trip, this crossing is intended for experienced walkers who can navigate mountain trails. It is one of the flagship routes in the Grand Angle catalogue, an agency specialising in the finest treks in Europe.
For those who would like to be accompanied by a mountain professional and share this experience with a group, discover the guided version of this trip: Guided trek from Munich to Venice.
Discover illustrated accounts of the stages of this trip in Damien and Coralie’s travelogue, "this dream route, or in Jean Marc Porte’s “From Munich to Venice… A Crossing of the Great Alpine Ranges”, or explore more ideas for long-distance Alpine crossings_._
Itinerary
Elevation profile
Program
Leaving the hotel, you climb towards Neuschwanstein Castle. You then pass close to the Marienbrücke for panoramic views of the castle. Next, you reach the Bleckenau mountain inn, at the gateway to the Ammergau mountains. An extraordinary day immersed in nature awaits: the trail winds through alpine meadows, offering breathtaking views of towering limestone pinnacles. Beneath the majestic Gabelschrofen, you cross distinctive mountain landscapes, sometimes encountering mountain goats along the way.
Overnight at the Kenzenhütte mountain hut or an inn in Halblech, on a half-board basis.
Climb to the Lösertaljoch (1682m), then to the Scheinbergjoch (1764m, optional, depending on the weather), where numerous chamois roam. From the latter pass, views stretch along the entire Linderhof valley as far as Ettal. Descend through the heart of the Ammergau mountains to Linderhof Palace, a little “Versailles”, complete with its Moorish pavilion and Ludwig II’s grotto. Visit this romantic site, formerly Ludwig II’s hunting lodge. Then take a public bus to the village of Ettal and its magnificent Benedictine abbey.
Overnight in a very comfortable 4* hotel with a sauna, right by the abbey (possibly in Garmisch-Partenkirchen). Dinner at your own arrangements.
These first three days explore part of the story of Ludwig II of Bavaria, the “Mad King”, a poet and friend of Wagner who also loved nature and enjoyed walking through it, particularly along the trails followed here.
Take a public bus from Ettal to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, an Olympic town at the foot of the region’s highest peak, the Zugspitze (2950m), a vast mountain massif on the border with Tyrol. Walk through the Partnach Gorge, then beneath the towering rock faces of the Wettersteinwand to Elmau, a splendid setting below the grey cliffs of the Wetterstein. Continue via the Ferchensee and Lautersee lakes to the beautiful village of Mittenwald, known for its remarkable murals.
Overnight in a lovely traditional 3* hotel in the heart of the village. Dinner at your own arrangements.
Today, you take the train to Innsbruck (1 hour). The day is free to explore the city or enjoy a short but scenic hike above Innsbruck.
The old town is particularly charming: Helbling House, the Golden Roof, St James' Cathedral, superb museums such as the Hofkirche, which houses the cenotaph of Maximilian I, and, of course, the chance to enjoy coffee and apple strudel on a café terrace…
You can hike to the summit and along the ridges near Hafelekarspitze, taking the underground railway from Innsbruck to the Seegrubenbahn and Hafelekarbahn cable cars (at your own expense). Several trails start at the upper stations of these cable cars. We recommend starting at the upper station of the Hafelekarbahn, climbing to the summit of Hafelekarspitze, then continuing a little way along the ridge before descending to the upper station of the Seegrubenbahn cable car. The views of the Austrian Alpine peaks are spectacular.
In the morning, travel by train to the spectacular Krimml Waterfalls, among the largest in the Alps, on the scenic railway via Zell am See. The journey takes the whole morning, but offers wonderful scenery to admire at a leisurely pace!
You enter the Alpine mountain range separating Austrian Tyrol from the former “South Tyrol”, now part of Italy, climbing alongside the waterfalls in the spectacular Krimmler Achental valley. These are Europe’s highest waterfalls (over 400m high), and the route leads up to the Krimmler Tauernhaus mountain hut.
Overnight at the Krimmler Tauernhaus mountain hut and inn, with dinner and breakfast included.
Overnight in a dormitory at the Krimmler Tauernhaus mountain hut and inn, which has a wellness area, with dinner and breakfast included. You carry your belongings for the night.
Cross into Italy through the heart of the Austrian Alps, between the Zillertal to the west and the Grossvenediger to the east, via the Krimmler Tauern pass (or the Birnlücke pass), one of the easiest crossings of the Alps, which are very narrow here. You skirt the Venediger massif alongside the Krimmler, Prettau and Lahner glaciers (Kees), with views of Grosser Geiger (3360m), Gamsspitzl (2888m) and the Venediger (3667m). You follow part of the high-level Lausitzer Weg trail to discover South Tyrol (Italy). Descend to Prettau. Take a bus through the Ahrntal valley to Bruneck or Valle Wengen. You are now in the heart of the Dolomites.
Overnight in a hotel. Dinner is at your own expense.
You leave Bruneck and take a bus to the start of today’s hike, a route beginning on the shores of Lake Creda, 1268m south of S.Vigilio. The trail winds between the towering rock walls enclosing the Val de Ciastlins, climbs to 2167m, then turns to cross the Cacagnares Pass at 2296m. A gentle descent follows through the Val de Cacagnares, the Val de dal Lercs and then the green valley leading to the magnificent Lake Braies, nestled in a natural cirque.
Overnight at a traditional hotel on the shores of Lake Braies, in a room with a shared bathroom, with half board.
From the cirque surrounding Lake Braies, you climb towards the Croda del Becco Pass, then follow a spectacular traverse along trail no. 3 to an area of alpine pastures and scree. You then skirt Croda Rossa and reach the alpine pastures of Prato Piazza and the mountain hut overlooking them, facing the blood-red Croda Rossa, which contrasts strikingly with the lush green pastures of this magnificent high-altitude plateau. You carry your belongings for the overnight stay.
Overnight at the Prato Piazza mountain hut*, with half board.
Alternatively, stay down in the valley at a 3*/4* hotel in Bruckele with a wellness area (see the “Supplement” section).
*The Prato Piazza mountain hut is closed on Saturdays. If your chosen departure date means that your overnight stay at this hut falls on a Saturday, accommodation at a 3* or 4* hotel in Bruckele, down in the valley, will need to be arranged at an additional cost. In this case, a bus runs from Prato Piazza to Bruckele (approximately 6 €, not included). You can also walk down (1 hour).
A spectacular stage brings you face to face with the legendary Tre Cime di Lavaredo! You cross the Strudelsattel (2200m), then descend along a beautiful route into the Valle di Landro, at 1406m. You climb back up the Rienza Valley towards the Tre Cime, then follow the Rin Bianco Valley to finish this colourful stage at the Lake Antorno mountain hut (1866m) or the Auronzo mountain hut (2320m).
Overnight at the Auronzo mountain hut (2320m), with half board.
Alternatively, stay at a hotel on the shores of Lake Antorno, with half board (1866m; see the “Supplement” section).
In this case, at the end of the stage at the Auronzo mountain hut, you will need to go down to the chalet either by shuttle (approximately 5 € per person, around 10 minutes) or on foot (approximately 45 to 60 minutes). The next day, the same applies to start and finish the stage.
An iconic stage among spires, towers and other peaks. Cross to the Lavaredo Pass, beneath the 3 Peaks. Walk around Mt Paterno and Croda Passaporto, passing close to the Cengia lakes and over the Pian de Cengia Pass, amid the spires of the Dolomites. Then return to the Auronzo mountain hut
or Antorno, circling around the north faces of the Tre Cime, beneath the rock walls of the Zinnenkopf and via the Medo Pass. A spectacular day to crown the trip! For this circular walk, you can choose between two route lengths.
Overnight at the Auronzo mountain hut (2320m), with half board.
Alternatively, overnight at a hotel on the shores of Lake Antorno, with half board (1866m; see the “supplement” section).
Leave the wonderful Dolomites and take the bus to Cortina d’Ampezzo, where you catch another bus to Venice. Arrive in Venice in the afternoon, when the trip ends. You can book one or more nights in the city to explore Venice independently, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You carry your luggage with you on public transport.
Our services end here; accommodation and dinner are at your own expense and arranged independently.
We may occasionally need to make small changes to the itinerary shown for logistical reasons or because of conditions along the route (accommodation capacity issues, splitting groups, changes in terrain conditions, rockfalls, damaged trails, etc.). You can trust us: these changes are always made in your best interests, for your safety and greater comfort!
Dates, prices and booking
Details
Depart on a date of your choice, subject to availability, from 15 June to 06 September 2026 (last departure).
2026
With luggage transfers
| Number of participants | 2 - 3 people | 4 - 5 people | 6 - 7 people | 8 - 10 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | 2290 € | 1930 € | 1820 € | 1750 € |
Without luggage transfers
| Number of participants | 2 - 10 people |
|---|---|
| Price per person | 1560 € |
2027
With luggage transfers
| Number of participants | 2 to 3 | 4 to 5 | 6 to 7 | 8 to 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | 2380 € | 2010 € | 1890 € | 1820 € |
Without luggage transfers
| Number of participants | 2 to 10 |
|---|---|
| Price per person | 1620 € |
Prices include
- Accommodation with breakfast
- 5 dinners
- Luggage transfers as specified
- Digital travel pack
- Tourist taxes
Prices do not include
- Drinks
- Lunches
- The 6 other dinners
- Transfers
- Site visits
- Services not included in the itinerary
- Insurance
- Booking fees
- Anything not listed under “Prices include”
PRICES 2027:
| (Price per person per night) | Double room, B&B | Single room, B&B |
|---|---|---|
| in Hohenschwangau | 120 € | 160 € |
| in Innsbruck | 125 € | 198 € |
| in Venice/Mestre (on the mainland) | 110 € | 145 € |
| in Venice (in the lagoon) | 130 € | 165 € |
| in Munich | on request | on request |
*Please note: if your Day 9 falls on a Saturday, the hotel upgrade in Ponticello/Bruckele is compulsory because the mountain hut is closed. On other nights, the choice is yours.
Your local expenses
Your local expenses: sightseeing visits (2026 prices, check locally)
- Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles: tickets are purchased online. You must book a time slot for a guided tour. Book as soon as possible (once your stay has been confirmed): https://www.hohenschwangau.de/en/tours-tickets/official-tickets-neuschwanstein-hohenschwangau. Only some tickets are released for sale on the website. Same-day tickets are sold on site.
- Hohenschwangau (45min); admission: 26€.
- Neuschwanstein (30min); admission: 21€.
- Admission to Kristall Therme in Schwangau: 18€ (thermal baths only) and 25€ (thermal baths + sauna), for 2 hours; towels (5,50€) or bathrobes (6,50€) are available to hire.
- Linderhof Palace: you must book your time slot online: https://ticketshop-schlosslinderhof.de/de/eintrittstickets; 11€.
- Ettal Abbey: free admission; a fee applies to tours of the brewery and distillery (depending on the group).
- Partnach Gorge: 10€.
- In Innsbruck, costs depend on what you would like to visit: the Imperial Palace (11,50€); Ambras Castle Innsbruck (19,50€).
- In Venice, it all depends on how much time you have and what you would like to do.
Your expenses during the trip: transfers at your own expense (2026 prices, check locally in 2027)
- Bus from Füssen to Hohenschwangau (4 €)
- Bus from Linderhof to Ettal (approximately 3,50 €)
- Train from Mittenwald to Innsbruck (11 €)
- Journey from Innsbruck to Krimml (37/45 €)
- Bus from Kasern to Bruneck (8 €)
- Bus from Bruneck to Lake Creda (7,50 €)
- Bus from Lake Antorno to Auronzo Refuge (12 €)
- Bus from Auronzo to Cortina (approximately 11 €)
- Bus from Cortina to Venice: 22€ to 28€ (depending on the operator chosen: Cortina Express, ATVO, Flixbus)
- Single room supplement (subject to availability): + 410 € for 5 nights in Schwangau on Day 1, Ettal on Day 3, Innsbruck on Day 5, Bruneck on Day 7 and Lake Braies on Day 8
- Printed travel pack (with a walking guide and tourist maps for the walks): 35 € per pack
- Upgrade supplements (subject to availability):
- Day 9 in a 4* hotel in Ponticello/Bruckele with half board instead of the mountain hut: + 140 € per person per night *
- Day 9 in a 3* hotel in Ponticello/Bruckele with half board instead of the mountain hut: + 70 € per person per night *
- Days 10 and 11 in a hotel beside Lake Antorno with half board: + 55 € per person per night
- Extra nights:
Your travel advisors
Francesca Bigolin
Italy travel expert
Tania Gherli
Italy travel expert
Thomas Praire
Technical Travel Manager
Technical and practical information
Challenging. Between 3 and 6/7 hours of walking and/or 750 to 1250m of ascent and 750 to 1500m of descent per day. Some technical sections, a mix of tracks and trails, possible lingering snowfields early in the season, steeper slopes on both ascents and descents, and occasional handrails.
You can also choose to travel without luggage transfers (see the “Dates and prices” section).
If you book the option with luggage transfers (available only if everyone booked on the same trip chooses this option), you will have access to all your belongings on the following days: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11.
You will carry your luggage with you on public transport to Venice on Day 12.
For the rest of the trip, you will carry everything you need for 2 days of hiking in a light backpack (maximum 7kg).
Minimum 2 people.
12 days / 11 nights / 11 days of hiking.
This is a self-guided trip; we provide a digital travel pack with everything you need for your hike: access to a GPS app with the hiking routes, a detailed itinerary description and the information you need for all connections by public transport.
As an optional extra (35€), we can send you a printed pack containing: a route guide with step-by-step hiking directions, 6 tourist maps with the routes marked, information documents for your stay and vouchers for the included services.
Accommodation
In comfortable staffed mountain huts: in rooms sleeping two to four people or in small dormitories.
In hotels and Gasthof inns: in rooms for two, with an en-suite bathroom or a bathroom on the landing.
Single rooms: 5 nights can be spent in a single room, subject to availability (Hohenschwangau, Ettal, Innsbruck, Bruneck, Lake Braies).
A few details about hotels in Germany and Austria:
- For rooms for 2, the distinction between a double (one large bed for 2) and a twin (2 separate beds) is rarely as clear as it is in France: beds usually consist of two 90 cm mattresses placed side by side, each with its own sheets and duvet
- Hotel or Gasthof? There is little difference, and it is not a matter of comfort; a Gasthof is generally family-run and has fewer rooms than a hotel
Meals
Standard package:
- Half board on days: 2, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
- Bed and breakfast on days: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7
Start
On day 1 in Hohenschwangau, ideally in the early afternoon.
Finish
On day 12, when you arrive in Venice in the afternoon.
By air
Scheduled Lufthansa flights to Munich.
Low-cost flights:
- Marseille or Nice – Munich with Eurowings
- Paris or Brussels – Venice with Ryanair
- Paris or Lyon – Venice with easyJet
- Brussels, Lyon, Nice, Paris or Geneva – Munich or Venice with Brussels Airlines
- Nice – Munich with Airberlin
All airports have shuttle services to the main railway station. In Treviso, ATVO buses take you to Venice Mestre station (1 hour 10 minutes). You can also travel from Paris to Munich by train and return from Venice to Paris by air.
By train
Outbound: take a train to Munich, then a train to Füssen (around 2 hours) and a bus to Hohenschwangau (10 minutes); return: take a train from Venice.
For timetables and tickets:
- SNCF: 3635 (service charge 0,40 €/min + call cost) or visit Voyages-sncf.com
- German railways: +33 (0) 170385098 or visit DB; you can also find bus timetables from Füssen to Hohenschwangau there (stop "Hohenschwangau, Schwangau (Schlösser)
- Austrian railways: ÖBB
- Italian railways: Trenitalia
By car
Check your route on ViaMichelin, Mappy or Google Maps.
Parking your car
In Hohenschwangau, Füssen or Munich… But the best option is to travel by train or plane!
Otherwise, the return train journey from Venice to Füssen takes around 10 hours, via Verona and Munich: in that case, take your time on the way back and visit Verona and Munich!
Member of Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable (ATR)
Since 2012, Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips – walking, cycling and snow activities – to encourage everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect and kindness.
As a member of the board of directors since 2018, we actively help the tourism sector develop more meaningful practices. In practical terms, we focus on:
- Transparency in our practices and pricing
- Respect for our partners and local communities
- Protecting the environment on every trip
We also share the values of the Traveller’s Ethical Charter, which encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect the places they visit and foster rewarding encounters.
Travelife Partner
Since 2025, Grand Angle has been recognised as a Travelife Partner, an international label that certifies our responsible environmental, ethical and sustainable management practices, both within our company and in our work with partners and the organisation of our trips.
This label, the second level of a rigorous international certification scheme, recognises our concrete actions in support of responsible tourism. We are actively working towards the next level, Travelife Certified, in line with our sustainability policy
In this section, you will find links to products from our partner Alpinstore, a French online retailer specialising in outdoor equipment, based in Annecy.
For carrying your belongings
- A comfortable 30 to 50 L backpack with a hip belt to carry your personal belongings and picnic lunch during the day
- A bag for luggage transfers: a backpack, a travel bag in good condition or a suitcase that is not too bulky. One bag per person, limited to 15 kg
Find out how to pack your hiking backpack in our magazine.
For hiking
For maximum comfort, choose a layered clothing system: warm base layers (leggings + top) such as “Carline” or “Capilene” (hollow fibres that wick away perspiration) + a sweatshirt or fleece jacket + a mountain jacket and overtrousers with a waterproof, breathable membrane (such as Gore-Tex or equivalent) for bad weather. As a general rule, outside hot climates and countries, avoid cotton, which holds moisture close to your body (and dries slowly), and choose suitable synthetic fabrics instead.
- Hiking boots with ankle support, a sturdy heel counter, well-treaded soles and good waterproofing
- Snow crampons (depending on the season; recommended in June and September)
- Comfortable hiking socks (at least 3 pairs)
- A fleece
- Comfortable walking trousers (quick-drying technical fabric)
- Comfortable technical shorts
- Technical T-shirts or base layers (quick-drying fabric)
- A long-sleeved shirt
- Walking poles (telescopic), very important for making walking easier. Discover all the benefits of hiking poles in our dedicated article, or read how to choose your hiking poles
Note: synthetic technical clothing performs very well. New merino wool clothing is also available; it performs very well, is comfortable to wear and has the advantage of resisting sweat odours!
For your lunchtime picnic
- Your eating kit: a plastic bowl, container or plate, and cutlery (spoon, fork, knife)
- 1 or 2 water bottles (a total capacity of at least 1,5 L) – essential –; an insulated flask for winter
Protection from sun and rain
- Sunscreen (high protection)
- Sunglasses
- A hat, cap or bucket hat
- A rain poncho or a waterproof jacket such as a softshell or Gore-Tex jacket, and possibly waterproof trousers
For the evening
- A sleeping bag liner for mountain huts
- Swimwear for hotel swimming pools, saunas and wellness areas
- A pair of trainers and/or sandals (such as Crocs)
- A change of clothes
- A small personal toiletry kit and a towel
- A small first-aid kit: personal medication, Elastoplast, Biogaze or “second skin” dressings, gauze, antiseptic, arnica granules and aspirin for minor aches and injuries, etc.
- A torch or head torch with spare batteries
Find these tips in our article #"what to pack for a hike".
This list is a guide and should be adapted to your trip and the season in which you are travelling.
Travel documents
A valid national identity card or passport.
Health
Remember to bring your European Health Insurance Card, issued by your social security provider.
German National Tourist Board
Website.
Austrian National Tourist Office
58 Rue de Monceau
75068 Paris
Tel.: +33 (0) 153839520
Fax: +33 (0) 145619767
Website: www.austria.info
Email: vacancesaustria.info
Italian National Tourist Board
23 Rue de la Paix
75002 Paris
Tel.: +33 (0) 142660396
Website.
Dialling code when calling from France:
- Italy: 0039 (keep the 0 at the beginning of the Italian telephone number)
- Germany: 0049
- Austria: 0043
- German in Germany and Austria
- Dolomites: the region is often bilingual, with German and Italian spoken
- In Venice, of course, Italian is spoken
- “The Great Guide to Germany”, Bibliothèque du Voyageur, Gallimard
- “Germany”, Vivre dans le Monde series, Sun
- “Blue Guide”, Austria and Germany, Hachette
- “Baroque Art”, by Yves Bottineau, Citadelles (expensive)
- “Ludwig II of Bavaria”, by Jacques Bainville, Complexes.
- “Ludwig II of Bavaria”, by Jean des Cars, Librairie Académique Perrin
- “Bavaria”, by Hans F. Nôhbauer, Ziehen Verlag
- “The Great Guide to Austria”, Bibliothèque du Voyageur, Gallimard
- “Blue Guide”, Austria, Hachette
- “Impressions of Austria”, Pingin
- “Austria”, Minerva Guide
- “Blue Guide”, Italy, Hachette
- “My Dolomites”, Reinhold Messner
Estimated carbon footprint per traveler, in kg CO₂ equivalent.
Reviews
4,6 · 21 reviews
Sylvie 2/2/26 • Munich to Venice: A journey Across the Alps
— A beautiful and varied itinerary through unspoiled landscapes. A particularly enjoyable experience of traveling with very comfortable accommodations that compensate for the physical effort required. An unforgettable arrival in Venice!
François 12/27/25 • Munich to Venice: A journey Across the Alps
— Varied trip alternating cultural discoveries and beautiful hikes; well-detailed road book; well-organised transfers; comfortable, well-located accommodation.
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— Reply from the team
François 12/27/25
— The plus points - A route that's always top-notch, rich, varied and well-balanced. - Two superb towns at the start and finish. - A well-designed Road for Discovery application, providing a real plus for navigation vs. the old version with maps. - Accurate and punctual transfers (Bus / Train) (with one exception mentioned in the Points section). - Accommodation : o Nice accommodations overall (with a few exceptions mentioned in the Points - section) o Special mention for Blaue Gams in Ettal, Alpen Hotel Rieger in Mittenwald (much better than Alpen Rose) and Pragser Wildsee in Lago di Braies. Also good: Müller in Hohenschwangau, Zach in Innsbruck and Blitzburg in Brunico. o Accommodations often accompanied by "wellness" areas, a welcome source of rejuvenation after 6 or 7 hours' walking. The points - - The Road for Discovery application: o Could be supplemented with a profile of the day's gradients (as is done in other applications). o On some stages, there are differences between the times given in the app and in the pdf topo. NB: it seems that some times include bus or train transfer times? - On D5, towards the Solsteinhaus hut, the 2B route is wrong and forced us to make a very steep 1:00 ascent on an unmarked path and a dangerous descent into slippery scree (and certainly impassable in wet weather)! - On D6, the Hochzirl Bahnhof station was under construction, forcing us to look for a shuttle and then take a bus. The journey took almost twice as long and was poorly signposted. - On D7, the 10' connection at Jenbach Bahnhof was very sporty, as the train was not advertised on the platform signs or in the station, as it belonged to another company and was exiled to a distant auxiliary platform... NB: It would be interesting to study a direct Innsbruck-Krimmlwasserfälle trip by cab to avoid the 3 connections this morning, for a total cost of €126 for train+bus for four. The cost of a cab can't be that far off... - Accommodation: o Strong disappointment at the end of D10 with the Bruckele hotel which, despite our original insistence, replaced the Hohe Gaisl hotel. You had promised us an equivalent standard of accommodation, but we fell far short: - Hotel located 20' from a crowded bus (1000 m downhill) + 30' waiting time. As a result, we lost almost 2h00 between the outward and return journey. - Hotel as it was, motley, with a questionable welcome and not always spotless... - 30€ charge per person to use the sauna! NB: in the end, we were able to use the sauna (NB: sauna without any charm). o ==> Although we had booked in February, we are very disappointed that you were unable to find availability for Hohe Gaisl and oversold us a mediocre hotel. Considering the overall cost (8800€), we expected much better from Grand Angle. o Refuge Krimmler Tauernhaus: a superb refuge with dormitories and many beautiful rooms for two or four people... but not for us (!) relegated to a dormitory for 10 under the roof. Misunderstanding with Grand Angle (?), our wish to have comfortable accommodation wherever possible was a clear criterion with you from the start. o Refuge Auronzo. It was the right choice (vs. Lago Antorno) as it was much more central for hiking around the Tre Cime. In addition, the atmosphere was good and the double room was very nice, but... there were no showers when we came (and we don't think there are any summer showers, which the refuge staff must have reserved for themselves...). So two days in a camping atmosphere, bearable but not what was advertised. So there was some good, but also some not-so-good... I hope you'll make good use of these comments and that they'll help improve this beautiful route. Best regards, Bénédicte Levinson, Florence Veyrié, Jean-Marc Levinson, François Veyrié
Dimitri 12/27/25 • Munich to Venice: A journey Across the Alps
— A very fine and varied route, with different landscapes and cultures in the countries and regions we crossed.
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— Reply from the team
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Challenging treks42 trips
Hiking in June27 trips
Self-guided hiking26 trips
Hiking in France21 trips
