--- title: "Guided Munich to Venice" type: "tour" trip_type: "guided" lang: "en" distance_km: 147 elevation_plus_m: 8135 elevation_minus_m: 7040 difficulty: "Hard" duration_days: 14 from_price_eur: 5600 season: "June to September" accommodation: "Hotels and mountain lodges" start_point: "Munich" end_point: "Venice" url: "https://dolomites-guide.com/tours/guided-munich-venice/" description: "14-day guided trek from Munich to Venice through three countries. Neuschwanstein, Hohe Tauern glaciers, Lago di Braies, and Tre Cime included." --- # Guided Munich to Venice A 14-day guided walk from Munich to Venice through Germany, Austria, and Italy. Neuschwanstein, Krimml Waterfall, Hohe Tauern, Lago di Braies, Tre Cime, and Venice - three countries on foot. ## Overview A 14-day guided crossing from Munich to Venice through Germany, Austria, and Italy with an EU-certified mountain guide. The route passes Neuschwanstein Castle, the Partnach Gorge, the Krimml Waterfalls, the glaciers of the Hohe Tauern, Lago di Braies, and Tre Cime di Lavaredo before descending to Venice. Eleven nights in 3 to 4-star hotels and two nights in mountain lodges, with all castle entries, cable cars, and group transfers included. ## Stats - Trip type: guided - Difficulty: Hard - Duration: 14 days - Daily hours: 3 - 7h / day - Distance: 147 km - Elevation gain: 8135 m - Elevation loss: 7040 m - Accommodation: Hotels and mountain lodges - Start: Munich - End: Venice - From price: €5600 per person - Season: June to September ## Highlights - Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles above the Bavarian lakes - Partnach Gorge - carved {{100 m | 328 ft}} deep by glacial meltwater - Krimml Waterfalls - highest waterfall in Austria at {{380 m | 1,247 ft}} - Hohe Tauern high pass crossing on the Austria - Italy border - Lago di Braies turquoise lake in the Fanes-Sennes-Braies park - Tre Cime di Lavaredo north face approach - Three countries crossed entirely on foot - Venice arrival after {{147 km | 91.3 mi}} of walking ## Included - EU-certified mountain guide throughout - 13 nights accommodation (11 hotels 3 to 4-star, 2 mountain lodges) - 13 breakfasts - 11 lunches (all days except Days 6 and 13) - 12 dinners (all days except Day 6) - Castle entrance fees (Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau, Linderhof) - Partnach Gorge and Krimml Waterfall entry fees - Cable car on Day 2 - Luggage transfers between accommodations (except Days 7 and 8) - All group transfers per itinerary ## Not included - Flights to Munich or from Venice - Beverages - Travel insurance - Registration fees - Lunch on Days 6 and 13 - Dinner on Day 6 - Single room supplement - Personal expenses ## Availability - 06/2026: available - 07/2026: available - 08/2026: available - 09/2026: available - 06/2027: available - 07/2027: available - 08/2027: available - 09/2027: available ## Day-by-day itinerary ### Day 1: Munich to Hohenschwangau - Distance: 6 km - Time: 3 h - Ascent: 160 m - Descent: 160 m **The starting point.** The tour begins in Munich with a morning transfer to Hohenschwangau in the Bavarian foothills. After a guided visit to Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles, the afternoon walk winds through the forests and meadows above the Alpsee lake, warming up legs for the days ahead. ### Day 2: Hohenschwangau to Kenzenhütte - Distance: 13 km - Time: 4 h - Ascent: 525 m - Descent: 930 m **Into the limestone Alps.** A cable car lifts the group above the valley before the trail descends steeply through forested slopes toward the Kenzenhütte mountain lodge. The terrain shifts from Bavarian farmland to proper alpine rock as the Northern Limestone Alps close in around the path. ### Day 3: Kenzenhütte to Ettal via Linderhof - Distance: 12 km - Time: 4 h - Ascent: 390 m - Descent: 745 m **Royal Bavaria.** A forest crossing leads to Linderhof Palace, the intimate hunting lodge of King Ludwig II set in formal gardens. After a guided visit, the trail continues through the Graswang valley to the Benedictine monastery village of Ettal. ### Day 4: Ettal to Mittenwald via Partnach Gorge - Distance: 19 km - Time: 5 h - Ascent: 500 m - Descent: 300 m **Through the gorge.** From Garmisch-Partenkirchen the trail enters the Partnach Gorge, a slot canyon carved 100 m (328 ft) deep by glacial meltwater, with its rock walls close enough to touch. Emerging into open pasture, the route continues south to Mittenwald on the Austrian border. ### Day 5: Mittenwald to Innsbruck - Distance: 12 km - Time: 6 h - Ascent: 950 m - Descent: 900 m **Crossing into Austria.** The longest ascent of the German section climbs from Mittenwald through the Leutasch valley and over a high saddle before dropping steeply to Innsbruck in the broad Inn valley. The Tyrolean capital spread below the Nordkette is a striking arrival. ### Day 6: Innsbruck Rest Day - Distance: 3 km - Time: 1 h - Ascent: 75 m - Descent: 440 m **Rest and explore.** A lighter day in Innsbruck with an optional short walk through the historic Altstadt and up to the Stadtturm for views over the city and the surrounding mountains. The afternoon is free - the guide suggests the best spots for coffee and local food. ### Day 7: Transfer to Krimml - Waterfall Walk - Distance: 11 km - Time: 4 h - Ascent: 600 m - Descent: 50 m **The great waterfall.** A morning transfer west along the Inn valley reaches Krimml, home of Austria's highest waterfall at 380 m (1,247 ft). The trail follows the falls through a series of viewpoint platforms drenched in spray before climbing to the Krimmler Tauernhaus mountain lodge for the night. ### Day 8: Hohe Tauern High Pass Crossing - Distance: 13 km - Time: 6 h - Ascent: 1100 m - Descent: 1100 m **The alpine spine.** The most demanding day of the tour crosses the Hohe Tauern range with over 1,100 m (3,609 ft) of ascent and equal descent through glacially sculpted terrain. Views from the high point extend across snowfields to peaks above 3,000 m (9,843 ft) in every direction. ### Day 9: Border Crossing to Brunico - Distance: 18 km - Time: 7 h - Ascent: 1035 m - Descent: 1055 m **From Austria to Italy.** Crossing an unmarked alpine pass marks the transition from Austria into South Tyrol. The descent into the Italian side takes several hours through remote terrain before reaching the Puster valley and the market town of Brunico, where the language shifts to Italian and German. ### Day 10: Brunico to Lago di Braies via Sennes - Distance: 13 km - Time: 5 h - Ascent: 800 m - Descent: 850 m **The Sennes plateau to the famous lake.** A long climb from Brunico reaches the remote Sennes plateau inside the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park. The traverse crosses open highland meadows before the sudden descent reveals the impossible turquoise of Lago di Braies set in a rocky amphitheatre. ### Day 11: Lago di Braies to Prato Piazza via Croda Rossa - Distance: 15 km - Time: 5 h - Ascent: 940 m - Descent: 350 m **Red rock traverse.** Leaving the lake, the trail climbs past the distinctive red limestone flanks of Croda Rossa before reaching the broad highland meadow of Prato Piazza. From here the southern Dolomites stretch out ahead and the first distant profile of Tre Cime di Lavaredo appears on the horizon. ### Day 12: Tre Cime di Lavaredo to Cortina - Distance: 12 km - Time: 5 h - Ascent: 1060 m - Descent: 160 m **The Dolomites crown.** The penultimate walking day begins at Auronzo Refuge and makes the full circuit of Tre Cime di Lavaredo - the most recognisable peaks in the Alps. The north face view at Forcella de Mezzo is the high point of the entire crossing. The trail then descends via Cortina. ### Day 13: Cortina to Venice - Distance: 0 km - Time: 0 h - Ascent: 0 m - Descent: 0 m **Transfer to the lagoon.** A 2.5-hour transfer from Cortina through the Belluno valleys and across the Venetian plain arrives in Venice in time for a full afternoon. Check into the hotel and spend the evening exploring the calli and canals - the mountains are a world away. ### Day 14: Venice Departure - Distance: 0 km - Time: 0 h - Ascent: 0 m - Descent: 0 m **Journey's end.** A final morning in Venice before the group disperses. Take a vaporetto across the lagoon, visit a last campo, or simply sit with a coffee in a quiet courtyard. The crossing from Munich to Venice - through three countries and one of the great mountain ranges in the world - is complete. ## FAQ ### What fitness level is required for this crossing? This tour is graded Hard (Level IV). Daily walking ranges from 3 to 7 hours with ascents up to 1,100 m (3,609 ft) per day. You should be in strong physical condition and comfortable hiking for multiple consecutive days in varied mountain terrain. Prior experience of multi-day trekking is essential. ### How is luggage handled? Your main bag is transferred between accommodations by vehicle on most days. On Days 7 and 8 in the Hohe Tauern you carry all your kit. You carry only a daypack on all other trail days. Maximum main bag weight is 15 kg. ### What are the mountain lodge nights like? Two nights are spent in mountain lodges in the Hohe Tauern area (Days 7 and 8). These offer shared or small rooms, dinner, and breakfast. Bring a lightweight sleeping bag liner for hygiene. ### Where does the tour end? The tour ends in Venice on Day 14. A group transfer from Cortina to Venice is included on Day 13, giving you a full day in the city before departure on Day 14. ### What is the maximum daily elevation gain? The maximum ascent on any single day is 1,100 m (3,609 ft) on Day 8 in the Hohe Tauern. Most days range from 400 to 1,060 m (1,312 to 3,478 ft) of gain. The guide sets a pace suited to the group's fitness throughout.