German & Austrian Alps Easygoing Walking Tour
Dolce Tempo Journey amid Sound of Music Landscapes
In this land once coveted by emperors and serenaded by von Trapps, history has left many marks. So it’s remarkable how eternal it all seems. Elegant hotels with proud traditions. An Alpine farm passed across generations. The lazy waters of a mountain lake, inviting you to float beneath a cloud-studded sky. Despite all their history, the Alps put a spotlight on the here and now.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $6,499 - $6,799/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Revel in mountaintop meadows and see-forever views amid landscapes where Julie Andrews warbled that “the hills are alive”
- Experience the warm hospitality of a castle-hotel, a chic modern retreat and spectacular spas
- Stroll along lakeside esplanades and through the colorful lanes of half-timbered villages
- Enter the culturally rich world of our local Backroads friends, who invite us to their mountain huts and introduce us to the charms of a typical Bavarian town
- Ascend high into the mountains via classic cog train for epic panoramas of Alpine lakes and sheer rock walls
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Salzburg Airport & Travel Details
- Behold mountain vistas where scenes from The Sound of Music were filmed
- Hike through green forests and lush meadows
- Admire the breathtaking fjord-like lakes of Attersee and Fuschlsee from high above, only to later take the plunge in their inviting blue waters
- A taste of homemade apfelstrudel (apple strudel) hits the spot trailside at a cozy Alpine hut
- Rest your head at a medieval castle-turned-hotel set on a peninsula surrounded by turquoise waters.
Nights 1-2
Luxury Hotel
Set on a wooded promontory on Lake Fuschl, this castle was built as the country residence of the archbishops of Salzburg in 1450—and remains consistently luxurious. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Hop aboard Austria's oldest cog train for scenic views over the Alps
- Walk along the panoramic hilltop that borders Germany and Austria
- Cowbells softly clang in nearby pastures as you sample local artisanal cheeses at a mountain farmhouse
- Wander at twilight through the peaceful cobbled lanes of 900-year-old Berchtesgaden
- Pay your respects to the somber history of the region at the Obersalzberg Documentation Centre
- Take a scenic boat ride across the long narrow expanse of cliff-wrapped Königsee
- Toast to our Austrian and German adventures with a festive send-off.
Nights 3-5
Luxury Hotel
Nestled in the Bavarian Alps, an ultramodern property with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Salzburg Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-2
All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
