Day 1 - Arrive in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

The trip begins at our joining hotel in Garmisch, where group members will arrive throughout the day. Your guide will join you there in the evening for a briefing about the trip. They’ll also be happy to answer any questions. 

 

Accommodation: hotel, dinner included

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Day 2 - Trek from Hell Valley to Höllentalanger hütte and Kreuzberg

Our adventure begins with a fascinating ascent through the impressive Höllental (or Hell Valley) gorge. We’ll follow a series of tunnels and canyons, hewn from the rockface, with the roaring river down below. Exiting the canyon, we’ll reach the mountain-perched Höllentalanger hütte. It overlooks Germany’s highest mountain, Zugspitze (2962m) and is surrounded by stunning alpine scenery. It’s the perfect spot for a rest before our final ascent to the Kreuzberg, taking a high mountain trail. Descending back down to Garmisch by cable car, we’ll overnight in a hotel.

 

Accommodation: hotel, dinner included

Ascent/ descent: 950m (3117 ft) / 30m (100 ft), main descent by cable car

Walking: approx 5 hours

Distance: 11km / 7 miles

Luggage access: yes

 

Day 3 - Trek from Garmisch to Schachenhaus Mountain Cabin

Today’s gorge walk takes us to the foot of the Wetterstein Massif, before our steep climb up to the King's Path to reach Castle Schachen. This was King Ludwig II’s mountain cabin and we can visit it en route. We then head on to our own mountain cabin destination for the evening, which offers expansive mountain views. Luggage delivery is not available today so we’ll carry our overnight and Day 5 essentials, reuniting with our main luggage at tomorrow’s hotel in Leutasch.

 

Accommodation: mountain cabin, dinner included

Distance: 9.5km / 6 miles

Ascent/ descent: 1500m (590 ft) / 180m (100 ft), main descent by cable car

Approx walking time: 4.5 hours

Luggage access: no

 

Day 4 - Sunrise at Schachenhaus, trek to Scharnitz

Our mountain cabin had such a spectacular setting that we thoroughly recommend an early start today to witness sunrise. Our trek today then begins with an undulating rocky traverse before a long descent into Austria’s Leutasch valley. We’ll overnight in a hotel here in Leutasch. Our path then eases as we follow the valley floor to overnight in Scharnitz.

 

Accommodation: hotel, dinner included

Distance: 18km / 11 miles

Ascent/ descent: 910m (2984 ft) / 1700m (5577 ft)

Approx walking time: 6-7 hours

Luggage access: yes

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Day 5 - Trek from Karwendel valley to Hallerangeralm cabin

Today we’ll jump in a transfer vehicle to get deep in to the Karwendel valley. We’ll then stroll to the Halleranger alpine pastures which should take around two hours. Soak up the scenery, listen to the birdsong and breathe in the pristine mountain air. There’s an optional walk up to Sunntiger Spitze then we’ll overnight in the comfortable Halleranger mountain cabin. If preferred we can skip the vehicle transfer to walk the whole day, with increased ascent and walking times as per below. Luggage delivery is not available today so we’ll carry our overnight and Day 8 essentials, reuniting with our main luggage at tomorrow’s hotel in Innsbruck.

 

Accommodation: mountain cabin, dinner included

Distance: 5.6km / 3.5 miles (or 19km / 11.8 miles)

Ascent/ descent: 550m (1804 ft) or 850m (2789 ft)

Approx walking time: 2.5 hours (or 5 hours)

Luggage access: no

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Day 6 - Trek the Nordkette, cable car to Innsbruck

Today is our final walking day and some trekking treats are ahead. A superb balcony path will take us across several ridges to Innsbruck’s famous Nordkette - part of Austria's largest nature park, the Karwendel Nature Park. Prepare for a short but steep ascent requiring confidence and stamina. Things ease up again as we head up to the summit station of the Hafelekar cable car. Our Trans Tirol Trail trek draws to an end as we ride the cable car down to Innsbruck. Celebratory meal in our Innsbruck hotel.

 

Accommodation: hotel, dinner included

Distance: 12.2km / 7.6 miles

Ascent/ descent: 1150m (3773 ft) / 720m (2362 ft)

Approx walking time: 6 hours

Luggage access: yes

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Day 7 - Departure day from Innsbruck 

Your Cloud 9 adventure ends after breakfast today.

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