Trans-Alpine Crossing: Germany to Italy

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9 Days & 8 Nights
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Trans-Alpine Crossing: Germany to Italy

  • Hike across the Alps from Oberstdorf to Merano and enjoy outstanding views
  • The legendary E5, the Merano High Trail and the Ötzi Trek
  • Spectacular mountain scenery from Flarschjoch (2,464m) and Kreuzjoch (2,430m)
  • Stay in comfortable hotels and experience one night in a traditional Austrian serviced hut
  • Delicious mountain food featuring Tyrolean specialties such as Tiroler Gröstl
Imagine crossing the stunning Alpine mountain range from southern Germany to Italy! This adventure offers breathtaking mountain scenery, charming Tyrolean villages, and delicious local cuisine — a perfect recipe for a fantastic getaway. Begin in Oberstdorf, where you’ll wander through serene, lush Austrian valleys and venture into the mountains. Catch glimpses of the famous Ötztal before arriving in the picturesque town of Merano in Italy. As you near your destination, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Adige Valley and the South Tyrolean Wine Road, dotted with sprawling orchards. Once you reach Merano, it’s time to celebrate—raise a glass to crossing the Alps!

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Oberstdorf Day 2: Walk to Holzgau 9 miles / 14 km Day 3: Walk to the Ansbacher Hut 7.5 miles / 12 km Day 4: Walk to Landeck 2.5 miles / 4 km Day 5: Walk to Wenns 8 miles / 12 km Day 6: Walk to Längenfeld 9 miles / 15 km Day 7 Walk to St. Leonhard 11 miles / 17 km Day 8: Walk to Merano 9 miles / 14 km Day 9: Departure
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 16kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 16kg is equivalent to 6 paperback books in the USA. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information about how we've carbon counted our trips.

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