Castles, Farms & Forests: Walking in Austria, France & Germany

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Discover the timeless heart of Europe as you trek through scenic landscapes and traditional villages, befriending locals and tasting new cuisines on enchanting alpine excursions.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
    • Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
    • Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

What's this trip about?

    Discover the timeless heart of Europe as you trek through scenic landscapes and traditional villages, befriending locals and tasting new cuisines on enchanting alpine excursions.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityLingenau
End CityZurich

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Family Friendly
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Birding
  • National Parks
  • Golf

Destinations

Activities

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive Zurich, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Lingenau

Transfer via motorcoach from airport to hotel in Lingenau is about 87 miles (140 km); approximately 2 hours. Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m. Walking about 1.5 miles in Lingenau; approximately 1 hour; sidewalks and pavement.

After meeting the group at the airport, ...

Day 3 The Bregenzerwald Cheese Trail Lingenau

Walking about 2.5 miles during group activities; approximately 2.5 hours; natural trails with minimal elevation loss/gain. Elective afternoon walk of about 3.5 miles. Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 6 miles throughout the day; approximately 1/2 hour total. Ge...

Day 4 Hiking in the Heart of Bregenzerwald Lingenau

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 23 miles throughout the day; less than 1 hour total. Walking about 3 miles; approximately 3.5 hours total throughout the day; natural and gravel trails; paved roads in Schwarzenberg.

After traveling by private motorcoach ...

Day 5 Bregenzerwald to Hinterzarten via the Rhine Falls Hinterzarten

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 129 miles throughout the day; approximately 3 hours total; stops for field trips. Walking about 1.5 miles in the village; approximately 1 hour; city walking; short walk to/from waterfall on paved path.

Once checked out of...

Day 6 Freiburg, Capital of the Black Forest Region, Free Time Hinterzarten

Getting on/off train; ride is about 34 miles roundtrip; approximately 1 hour total. Walking about 2 miles through Freiburg during group activities; approximately 2 hours; city streets and sidewalks.

We’ll walk from the hotel to the station where we will board a ...

Day 7 The Black Forest, Heimatpfad Walk, Hinterzarten Bog Hinterzarten

Walking about 5 miles; approximately 3 hours; uneven trails; easy trails in the bog; elevation decrease of roughly 1,000 feet in the morning.

After transferring on foot to the trailhead, we will begin today’s walking field trip along the Heimatpfad, a high Black...

Day 8 The Feldberg Nature Reserve, Boat Ride Hinterzarten

Getting on/off bus; driving about 11 miles throughout the day; approximately 1/2 hour total. Walking about 5 miles; approximately 3 hours; mountain trails with minimal elevation change. Getting on/off boat; ride is about 1 hour.

The Feldberg (4,711 feet) is the ...

Day 9 Alsace Region, Badberg Nature Reserve, Neuf-Brisach Fortress Turckheim-Colmar

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 53 miles throughout the day; approximately 1.5 hours total; stops for field trips. Walking about 3 miles; approximately 2.5 hours; trails and cobblestone streets.

Once checked out of the hotel, we’ll begin our transfer to...

Day 10 Colmar, Bartholdi Museum, Free Time Turckheim-Colmar

Walking about 1.5 miles; approximately 2 hours; in town and through the museum.

Setting out from the hotel this morning on foot, we’ll take a walking field trip through the charming historical center of Colmar and through the "Little Venice” quarter, which happe...

Day 11 Château Haut-Koenigsbourg, Alsace Vineyards & Castles Turckheim-Colmar

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 40 miles throughout the day; approximately 1.5 hours total; stops for field trips. Walking indoors at the château; approximately 2 hours; periods of standing; stairs. Hiking about 1.5 miles; approximately 1.5 hours; grassy trai...

Day 12 WWI Battlefield, Le Linge, Ballons des Voges Nature Park Turckheim-Colmar

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 32 miles throughout the day; approximately 1.5 hours total; stops for field trips. Walking about 5 miles; approximately 3 hours; indoors at the museum and on natural and gravel trails.

We’ll board a private motorcoach and...

Day 13 Castle Walk to Eguisheim, Transfer to Zurich Zurich

Walking about 2 miles; approximately 1.5 hours; natural and gravel trails. Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 97 miles throughout the day; about 2 hours.

We will take a morning walk to Château du Hohlandsbourg, which we will admire from outside, and past t...

Day 14 Program Concludes In Flight

Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon. See your program’s “Transportation Information” regarding transfers.

If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, deta...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,799
Price per day$271
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 12
  • Number of Lunch: 6
  • Number of Dinner: 11
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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