Hikes and Sightseeing in the Bavarian Alps (with visit to the Oktoberfest)

What about hiking and sightseeing in the Bavarian Alps in Germany?  This will be a “no-stress” trip, suitable also for beginner and intermediate hikers.

We will alternate D1, D2, and D3 hikes (and one slow paced D4) with sightseeing trips (by private bus) to visit castles, e.g. the Neuschwanstein Castle (the Disney Cinderella castle :). The palace was commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and as homage to Richard Wagner.

We will visit the place of the famous Oberammergau Passion Play, Salzburg (think of “The Sound of Music”), and one of the most beautiful lakes in Germany, the Königssee, known as the cleanest lake in Germany. The lake's position surrounded by sheer rock walls creates an echo, which we will hear when the electric-powered boat stops and the skipper plays the trumpet.

Another highlight will be a day trip to Munich, by train, where we do a city tour in the morning (I’ll be your tour guide … have lived in Munich for many years) and in the afternoon we will be visiting and enjoying the Oktoberfest for a couple of hours.

Schedule:

NOTE: We will schedule several meetings to answer questions and organize ourselves.

Payment Schedule: A deposit of $350 must be received by Wilhelm (Lemmy) Lembeck by March 15, 2013. The balance of $500 must be received by Wilhelm (Lemmy) Lembeck by May 1, 2013. Payment instructions will be sent to you after you register.

Registration Requirements: We are seeking persons who are able to meet moderate physical challenges and enjoy the fellowship of other hikers. To participate in this event you must be either an AOC trip leader or be recommended by an AOC trip leader. If you wish to participate in this event you must place yourself on the waiting list. Once we verify you satisfy the requirements, we will move you to the list of participants.

In addition to sending us your payment, please email us the following information: Your name as it appears in your passport, date of birth, your country of citizenship, and your address.

Lodging: We will stay at nice hotels in Eschenlohe (small village, about 60 miles southwest of Munich) at the foothills of the Bavarian Alps, near Garmisch Partenkirchen. Double room occupancy, all rooms with private bath or shower. Bavarian breakfast is included.

Weather: Expect temperatures during the day between 50 degrees (on the low end) and the mid 70ties. It is quite possible that we may have some rain. So, select and pack your cloth accordingly.

Eight nights in double room with breakfast @ a nice hotel … all with private bath / shower

Transportation from and to Munich airport by private bus

Two all-day sightseeing trips by private bus

One day-trip to Munich by train (city tour & Oktoberfest)

Two times transportation to and from trail heads by private bus

Cost does NOT include anything not explicitly mentioned above, including:

Airfare: ~ $1,350, lunch, dinner, beverages, admission fees to attractions, insurance, incidentals

Note: The price of the trip was calculated based on the current exchange rate of 1.356 USD for 1 Euro.  If the exchange rate at the time of the payment is different you will either get money back, or may have to pay some additional dollars.

No refunds after the final payment (May 1) unless you find someone to replace you (same gender). The deadline for replacing participants is four weeks before departure from Atlanta.  To implement the change both the old and the new participant must send us an email confirming the change, which we must approve. The new participant must also furnish the required personal information.