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Munich's Jacob Pilgrim's Trail 8-day Self-guided Walking Tour Level 2

  • 8days
  • Germany

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Munich to Fussen Self-guided Walking Tour

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!

Highlights:

  • Discover Bavaria’s capital: Take your time! On day one you will explore the picturesque old town of Munich and the stately town hall on Marienplatz.
  • Hike through Pfaffenwinkel: A region between Lech and Loisach in Southern Bavaria that offers a great variety of pilgrimage churches.
  • Fairy tale castle Neuschwanstein: Feel like you’re in the Middle Ages. The castle was built in the 19th Century as an idealised idea of a medieval knight’s castle. Today it is one of the most visited castles in Europe. Don’t miss out on a visit!

Tour Character - Walking Level 2

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.

Included in the Walking Tour:

  • 7 overnight stays in 4* some 3* hotels and inns
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (English and German)
  • 1 Transfer from Schäftlarn to Starnberg
  • 1 Boat trip Herrsching - Diessen
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • Service-Hotline

Not included:

  • Any visitor’s taxes are not included in the tour price and payable on site
  • Train fare from Peissenberg to Peiting, approx. EUR 5 per person
  • Bus fare from Steingaden to Halblech, approx. EUR 6 per person
  • With double overnight stay in Schäftlarn: Tram ride Schäftlarn – Munich, approx. EUR 6 per person
  • Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

  • Arrival by train to Munich
  • Munich airport.
  • Parking: hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 125 to 150 per week, free public parking
  • Departure by train from Füssen to Munich, duration approx. 2 hours with 1 change in Buchloe

Notes:

  • Departure Saturdays. Other days on request
  • For arrivals after 20/9 double overnight stay in Schaftlarn instead of Munich
  • Extra nights
    • Munchen: From 99 EUR p.p (+75 EUR single person) - Valid until 14/9
    • Fussen: From 105 EUR p.p (+95 EUR single person)
  • On this particular walking tour you have the option of bringing your 'four-legged friend'. When booking, simply let us know the breed and size of your dog. Possible additional costs are payable locally on site.

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  • Day 1

    Individual journey to Munich

  • Day 2

    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

  • Day 3

    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.

  • Day 4

    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.

  • Day 5

    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

  • Day 6

    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

  • Day 7

    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

  • Day 8

    Individual departure or extra days

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Tours marked with are special prices.

Start End Max. No. Guests Accommodation Price p.p.
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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