Light Hiking Tour in Bavarian Alps from Munich: Private Guide

Four kilometers through the Bavarian Alps, ending at an old mountain farm for lunch

A private guided hiking tour from Munich takes you by train into the Bavarian Alps near Bayrischzell, where you walk 4 kilometers through alpine pastures, past waterfalls and rockpools to a traditional mountain farm. Your guide leads the group only, no other hikers join, and speaks English, French or German. The hike includes a stop at a hydrotherapy pool and a village walk through Bayrischzell's baroque church and flower-draped farmhouses.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hiking and exploring Bavarian Alps

• Train ride from Munich to Bayrischzell
• Explore Bayrischzell village and church
• Hike through Bavarian Alps paths
• Stop at hydrotherapy pool
• Lunch at mountain farm
• Return hike to Bayrischzell

The experience

The day starts with a train ride south from Munich that takes around 1 hour 15 minutes, passing scenic Lake Schliersee and parts of the German Alpine Road before you arrive at Bayrischzell. The alpine village itself is the trailhead: old farmhouses with abundant flowers line the streets, and the baroque parish church St. Margareth sits at the center. Your guide meets you here and leads only your group: no strangers on the path.

The hike itself covers 4 kilometers with 230 meters of elevation gain over roughly 1 hour 45 minutes. You'll walk winding paths through the Bavarian Alps, cross bridges, pass rockpools and pastures, and after about an hour reach a small hydrotherapy pool where you can wade into ice-cold mountain water up to your knees if you choose. The path is rugged and narrow in places, so sturdy shoes with grip are essential. Hiking poles are provided. After this refreshing stop, you continue to an old mountain farm where you break for an authentic Bavarian lunch (paid locally) with the mountains as your backdrop.

On the return hike, you walk back through Bayrischzell village before heading to the train station for the journey back to Munich. The entire day runs about 7 hours from start to finish. Bring at least 1 liter of water per person, sunglasses, and extra layers: mountain weather can shift quickly. Your guide carries stories about local culture and lifestyle throughout, so you're learning as you walk.

What’s included

• Train transport from Munich to Bayrischzell and back.
• a private guide for your group only.
• hiking poles.
• snacks along the route.
• stories and information about local culture and the region.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Munich Wanderland

Is this one for you?Book this tour if your group wants to hike without joining other travelers: the private guide leads only your party, so the pace and stops stay yours alone. The 4-kilometer route and moderate fitness requirement suit hikers who are comfortable on narrow, uneven paths but don't need a technical alpine climb.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and German.

How difficult is the 4-kilometer hike in the Bavarian Alps?

The hike covers 4 kilometers with 230 meters of elevation gain over roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on winding, rugged paths. A moderate level of physical fitness and surefootedness are required. Sturdy shoes with grip are essential. The route crosses bridges and passes rockpools, so it is not flat terrain, but it is not a steep alpine climb either.

What is the hydrotherapy pool stop on the hike?

A small knee-deep pool fed by ice-cold mountain water sits along the return route. Wading through it is optional, but many hikers find the cold water refreshing after the hike.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is served at a traditional mountain farm partway through the hike, but it is paid locally and not included in the tour price. The setting overlooks the mountains, and the food is authentic Bavarian cuisine.

How long is the train ride from Munich to Bayrischzell?

The train journey from Munich to the hiking destination takes around 1 hour 15 minutes each way, passing Lake Schliersee and sections of the German Alpine Road.