Self Guided: Tyrol and Bavarian Alps
Are you ready to explore the Tyrol and Bavarian Alps self-guided? You're in the right place! As specialists in self guided treks in the Alps, Adventure Base has self-guided tours through Tyrol and the Bavarian Alps to suit trekkers of varying abilities. And with itineraries spanning from three to six days, we have walking holidays for all timescales too!
Our shortest self-guided tour in the region is the Karwendel Alps Highlights 3 Days. Even if you're short on time, you'll trek past the turquoise waters of Lake Achensee, through high alpine pasture at Binsalm, and up to the dramatic Karwendelhaus before finishing with a scenic train ride into Innsbruck.
If you'd rather circle Germany's highest peak, the Zugspitze Circuit 4 Days takes you from Garmisch-Partenkirchen through Mittenwald and the Leutasch Valley to Ehrwald, finishing beside the striking Lake Eibsee before a short train ride back to Garmisch.
And for those wanting the full experience, the Karwendel to Zugspitze Traverse 6 Days links both mountain ranges together, taking you from Lake Achensee over the Karwendelhaus and through Scharnitz and the Leutasch Valley, all the way to Ehrwald and Lake Eibsee, crossing between Austria and Germany along the way.
So, which Tyrol and Bavarian Alps trek is right for you? Browse the full range below and find the kind of experience you've always dreamed of. Do you have any questions about trekking in Tyrol and the Bavarian Alps? Please don't hesitate to contact us for the answers you need.
The Zugspitze Circuit Self Guided 4 Days
Discover the stunning Bavarian Alps and Tyrolean Alps on a beginner-friendly trek around Germany’s highest peak, the Zugspitze. This four-day circuit combines spectacular mountain scenery, crystal-clear alpine lakes and charming Bavarian villages with the comfort of staying in hotels each night. Enjoy the perfect balance of adventure and comfort as you follow unforgettable trails through the landscapes surrounding the Zugspitze, without the need for high-altitude hut stays. With a relaxed pace, welcoming accommodation and incredible views throughout, this is the ideal introduction to Alpine trekking for those looking to experience the mountains in comfort.
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June - September
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Level A
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€690
Karwendel to Zugspitze Traverse Self Guided 6 Days
Discover the wild Karwendel Alps and the legendary Zugspitze on this six-day traverse linking two of Austria and Germany's most iconic mountain landscapes. This epic route combines remote hut-to-hut trekking through Austria's largest mountain range with spectacular scenery and comfortable hotel stays around the foot of Germany's highest peak, all in one continuous journey. Enjoy the best of both worlds as you follow unforgettable trails from the turquoise waters of Lake Achensee, through true Alpine wilderness and mountain hut stays, before easing into gentler, hotel-based comfort as you approach the Zugspitze. With rugged high mountains, charming villages and incredible views throughout, this is the ultimate challenge for trekkers looking to experience the full spectrum of the Alps in a single adventure.
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June - September
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Level A
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€830
Karwendel Alps Highlights Self Guided 3 Days
Explore the wild heart of the Karwendel Alps on this three-day trek through one of Austria's most beautiful mountain ranges. Starting from the turquoise waters of Lake Achensee, the route climbs to Binsalm for your first night before continuing into the dramatic limestone scenery surrounding Karwendelhaus for the second night, two of the range's classic mountain huts. This is a trek for those seeking real wilderness: expect remote trails, big Alpine views and overnight stays in mountain huts rather than hotels. The final day descends to Scharnitz, from where a short train ride carries you back to Innsbruck. A short, immersive introduction to true Alpine hut-to-hut trekking.
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June - September
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Level A
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€215
