Walking in the Bavarian Alps

by Grant Bourne (Author), Sabine Körner-Bourne (Author)

• Used

  Turtleback
  2007

  $6.00

  A guidebook describing the Bavarian Alps, which lie along the German-Austrian border in a thin sliver of land roughly 300km long, containing some of the most spectacular walking and beautiful scenery that Germany has to offer. Crammed into this area is some of the most spectacular walking and beautiful scenery that Germany has to offer. The region is also home to picturesque villages and towns, and to King Ludwig's world-famous fairy-tale castles. Reasonable prices and an excellent tourist infrastructure make the Bavarian Alps the perfect destination for an easy-to-organise and affordable walking holiday. The guide contains 85 walks, including graded mountain routes, gentler valley walks and two multi-day tours, arranged by region from west to east. Practical information on transport, accommodation and the like is also provided to help you plan your holiday.

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $3.25

  The Bavarian Alps, lying on the German - Austrian border, have a charm all of their own. No Matterhorns or Mont Blancs here, but an equally picturesque blend of valleys, foothills, gorges and mountain peaks that lie virtually on the doorstep of the local towns. Strewn along the edge of the alps are beautiful lakes, fairy-tale castles, churches and villages waiting to be enjoyed and explored after a walk in the mountains or on 'rest' days. Fifty seven excellent walks are described by the authors, covering the Allgau, Ammergau, Wetterstein, Tegernsee, Chiemgau and Berchtesgaden alps. Each area has its own attractive centres such as Oberammergau, Garmish - Partenkirchen and Bad Reichenhall. Walks vary from strolls of a few miles to 3 or 4 day outings with Alpine hut stopovers and many are circular. They can be confidently undertaken by anyone who is reasonably fit. The delights of the Bavarian scenery added to a temperate climate, a good choice of accommodation and eating places, and good transport access make for an excellent holiday destination.