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Munich's Jacob Pilgrim's Trail 8-day Self-guided Walking Tour Level 2
From the Bavarian capital of Munich, the Way of St. James takes you to the idyllic Allgäu. Spectacular natural beauties, Bavarian cosiness and Swabian charm are nestled between Lake Constance and Lech. Special highlights: King Ludwig’s castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau! Imposing views are guaranteed!
Tours are easy however for tours up to 5.5 hours good basic fitness level is required. In parts some sections can be shortened by taking a bus. Walks are on well maintained walking and forest trails as well as asphalted paths. Only minor altitude differences due to walks mainly in valleys.
Slow Tours offers a number of other Walking Tours in Europe
Individual journey to Munich
From Munich to Schäftlarn
From Munich along the river Isar heading south. Past a zoo and taking in final amazing views of Munich, through the forests along the Isar to Schäftlarn monastery with its inn and beer garden.
Details: approx. 5 hours | 23 km | +350 m - 220 m
From Schäftlarn to Ammersee
Short transfer to Starnberg, Bavaria’s well known sailing and spa paradise. From Starnberg via a gorge called the ‚Maisinger Schlucht’ to the Maisingersee, an idyllic lake surrounded by reeds and inviting beer gardens. Onwards to Andechs monastery with stunning views of lake Ammersee. Walking trail descends to the banks of this untouched lake on to Herrsching or by boat to Diessen.
Details: approx. 4 to 5 hours | 20 km | +160m - 220m.
From Ammersee to Weilheim
A comfortable walk to Paterzeller Eibenwald, a forest with the biggest yew tree population in Bavaria. Through the Oderdinger Filz and characteristic Bavarian countryside on to Weilheim, a historic trade city. The next three days pass through a region in the South of Bavaria between the rivers Lech and Loisach called ‚Pfaffenwinkel’, which is renowned for its diversity in pilgrimage churches.
Details: approx. 5 to 5,5 hours | 25 km | + 210 m -200 m.
From Weilheim to Peiting/Schongau
You leave Weilheim and walk on the Saint Jacob ́s Trail through the small monastery-village Polling to Peisenberg. Then the way leads you to the High Peisenberg, from where you can enjoy wonderful wide views of the Zugspitze and the Tyrolean and Allgäu mountains. A short train fare or a comfortable walk will take you to Peiting/Schongau.
Details: approx. 4,5 to 5,5 hours | 24 km | + 450 m -300 m
From Peiting/Schongau to Buching
You start your hike through the gorge Ammerschlucht on a fascinating trail system above the river to Rottenbuch, the main town of "Pfaffenwinkel". On the Pfaffenwinkler Milchweg you walk through the mill-village Wildsteig and continue to church Wieskirche, the famous church of pilgrimage (UNESCO World Heritage). Then you walk over boardwalks through the bog Wiesfilz to Steingaden. From there a short bus journey takes you to Buching.
Details: approx. 5,5 hours | 24 km | + 450 m -300 m
From Buching to Füssen /surroundings
The highlight of this walking tour takes you to the banks of lake Forggensee, the gateway to the Allgäu region. Past lake Bannwaldsee along the ‚King Ludwig path’ and the river Ache straight to the world famous fairy tale castle ‚Neuschwanstein’. After King Ludwig’s neighbouring castle ‚Hohenschwangau’ on lake Alpsee, the trail finally leads to Füssen, the end of an exciting week of walking.
Details: approx. 4 to 5,5 hours | 22 km | +330 m -320 m
Individual departure or extra days
Tours marked with are special prices.
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Sep 27 2025 | Oct 04 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,468€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,089€ | |||||
Oct 04 2025 | Oct 11 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,468€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,089€ | |||||
Apr 11 2026 | Apr 18 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Apr 18 2026 | Apr 25 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Apr 25 2026 | May 02 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
May 02 2026 | May 09 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
May 09 2026 | May 16 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
May 16 2026 | May 23 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,458€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,069€ | |||||
May 23 2026 | May 30 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,458€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,069€ | |||||
May 30 2026 | Jun 06 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,458€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,069€ | |||||
Jun 06 2026 | Jun 13 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,458€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,069€ | |||||
Jun 13 2026 | Jun 20 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,538€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,149€ | |||||
Jun 20 2026 | Jun 27 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,538€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,149€ | |||||
Jun 27 2026 | Jul 04 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,538€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,149€ | |||||
Jul 04 2026 | Jul 11 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,538€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,149€ | |||||
Jul 11 2026 | Jul 18 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,538€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,149€ | |||||
Jul 18 2026 | Jul 25 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,538€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,149€ | |||||
Jul 25 2026 | Aug 01 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,538€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,149€ | |||||
Aug 01 2026 | Aug 08 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,538€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,149€ | |||||
Aug 08 2026 | Aug 15 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,458€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,069€ | |||||
Aug 15 2026 | Aug 22 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,458€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,069€ | |||||
Aug 22 2026 | Aug 29 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,458€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,069€ | |||||
Aug 29 2026 | Sep 05 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,458€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,069€ | |||||
Sep 05 2026 | Sep 12 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,538€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,149€ | |||||
Sep 12 2026 | Sep 19 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,538€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,149€ | |||||
Sep 19 2026 | Sep 26 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,538€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,149€ | |||||
Sep 26 2026 | Oct 03 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,538€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,149€ | |||||
Oct 03 2026 | Oct 10 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,538€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,149€ |
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