Dragon Slayer Way Beer Hike: Munich Brewery Tour
Hike a scenic Bavarian trail, walk the shore of Lake Staffelsee, and end with a meal and beer at a working brewery
A private guided hike on the Dragon Slayer Way near Murnau, departing from Munich, combines a 4-mile mountain trail with lake-shore walking and views of the Alps. Your guide leads you through the route, then brings you to a traditional brewpub for a Bavarian meal and house-brewed beer. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours and is tailored to your group's size and pace.
Step-by-step itinerary
Hike and brewery visit in Murnau
- Visit Blue Rider art cottage
- Hike Dragon Slayer Way trail
- Pass Lake Staffelsee on return
- Dine and drink at local brewpub
What’s included
- Transportation to and from the hike via public transportation.
- a guided 4-mile hike on the Dragon's Way Trail with your private group.
- access to a traditional brewpub with a vaulted beer hall where you can order Bavarian dishes and house-brewed beer.
Times
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 09:00
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The experience
Murnau sits at the edge of Lake Staffelsee with two small breweries and trails that cut through the foothills of the Alps. The Dragon Slayer Way is one of the most scenic: it takes in both mountain views and the lake shore on a 4-mile hike that moves at a moderate pace. Your guide is Rich Carbonara, author of Beer Hiking Bavaria, who knows the route and the breweries well enough to time the day so you arrive hungry and ready to sit down.
The hike itself is the centerpiece. You walk the Dragon's Way trail with the Alps in view, then loop back along Lake Staffelsee on the return. Public transportation gets you from Munich to the trailhead and back to the town afterward, so there's no need to drive. The group stays small because this is a private tour: it's only the people in your party, moving at whatever pace suits you.
At the end, you arrive at a brewpub that blends old Bavarian tradition with modern craft beer. The vaulted Bräustüberl (beer hall) is where you order and pay for your meal and drinks: Bavarian dishes paired with their house-brewed beers. This is the reward after the trail, and it's what the day builds toward.
Is this one for you?This is a private guided hike, so your group moves together at one pace with a guide who knows the route and the breweries. Choose it if you want someone who knows the Dragon Slayer Way and can time the day to end at a working brewery rather than a tourist stop, and if you prefer not to navigate the trail yourself.
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Top questions
How long is the hike on the Dragon Slayer Way?
The Dragon's Way trail is 4 miles (7 kilometers) of moderate hiking with mountain views and lake-shore sections. The full day, including transport and the brewery stop, runs 6 to 8 hours from Munich.
What is Lake Staffelsee like on this hike?
Lake Staffelsee is a large, beautiful Alpine lake near Murnau. On the return leg of the Dragon Slayer Way, you walk along its shore as part of the route back to town.
Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the trailhead?
No. Public transportation from Munich to Murnau and the hike's starting point is included, as is the return trip to town after the brewery stop.
What happens at the brewery at the end of the hike?
You finish at a traditional brewpub in Murnau where you order and pay for Bavarian food and house-brewed beer. The vaulted beer hall is a working brewery, not a tourist stop, and the meal is your own expense.
Can this tour be adjusted for my group?
Yes. Because this is a private tour, it can be tailored to your group's needs: your guide works with your pace and interests within the day's framework.
Dragon Slayer Way Beer Hike: Munich Brewery Tour
6h–8h · EN
from € 235 per person
≈ US$ 268 in your currency
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