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Berliner Höhenweg, Half - Including accommodation before and after

Duration: 7 days

Trails: T4 trails

Distance: 15 - 20 km / 9 - 12 mi per day

Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m / 1640 - 3281 ft ascent per day

Hut-to-Hut

Alps

Overview
Itinerary
What's Included
FAQ

> Hike the wildest section of the Berliner Höhenweg in the Zillertaler Alps
> Spend the night in comfortable huts with amazing views
> Bookatrekking.com arranges your accommodation before, during and after the trek

Are you ready for a short but challenging hiking adventure? Then the short version of the Berliner Höhenweg should definitely be on your list. This high alpine route leads through the most rugged stretch of the Zillertal Alps. You'll climb two tough mountain passes and with an optional ascent of the 3134 meter high Schönbichler Horn. The terrain is technical in some places with sections of steep trails, snow fields, and rocky terrain. After all the efforts you are rewarded with a hearty local mountain meal in the cosy huts. Hotel accommodation in Mayrhofen before and after is included.

Itinerary

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Arrival in Mayrhofen

Today you will arrive in the bustling mountain town of Mayrhofen, beautifully situated on the river Ziller. We arranged a cosy hotel for you from where you can explore this lively place.

Das Cityhouse (Mayrhofen)

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Gasthof Wasserfall - Kasseler Hütte

Duration: 05:45 h

Distance: 12.7 km / 7.9 mi

Ascent: 1060 m / 3478 ft

Descent: 20 m / 66 ft

You start this tour at the northern end of the Stillup reservoir, about 9 kilometers from Mayrhofen. You walk in a southerly direction on the easy asphalt road from Gasthof Wasserfall. It is a mostly flat hike along the banks of the reservoir for the first 2 kilometers. After that, you continue to follow the Stillup stream and stay on the ascending path. It is a gentle ascent of 7.5 kilometers to the end of the Stilluptal, while you have enough time (and breath) to take in the idyllic landscape of this mountain valley. The last part of this stage begins at the cable car to the Kasseler Hütte and here the path becomes more difficult. It's a steep climb, gaining 420 meters in just 2 kilometers. At the top, you'll meet the actual Berliner Höhenweg. Turn right and you'll find the hut less than a kilometer away.

Kasseler Hütte

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Kasseler Hütte - Greizer Hütte

Duration: 05:45 h

Distance: 9.8 km / 6.1 mi

Ascent: 670 m / 2198 ft

Descent: 620 m / 2034 ft

From the hut, you walk towards the beautiful suspension bridge that hangs over the Stillupbach. Follow the path to the Eisenklamm gorge. Here the climb starts to the top of the Lappenscharte, a difficult pass at 2700 meters altitude. You walk along a narrow path along a deep ravine. Cables and railings have been installed to make this section safer. Just before the pass, you need to scramble here and there. Once you reach the top, you'll feel like you've climbed a mountain. The short descent to the Greizer Hütte is a bit easier. Time for a well-deserved Kaiserschmarrn!

Greizer Hütte

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Full travel guide

We will send you on your way with a digital travel guide that includes a route description for the Berliner Höhenweg, interactive hiking maps, and the most important information applicable to your trek
Accommodation

During your Berliner Höhenweg, you will spend your nights in mountain huts. In the mountain huts we normally only book dormitories, but we can look into private rooms on request. If the private rooms are fully booked or not available in the hut, we automatically book a bed in dormitories for you. Please note that private rooms are more expensive and there will be an additional charge for this.
Half-board

Accommodation at the huts includes dinner and breakfast. We will arrange this for you as well. This allows you to travel lighter and have one less thing to worry about. Bear in mind that lunch is not included, but it can be purchased at the huts. Here you can also buy an array of snacks and bottled water.
Accommodation before and after the tour

Accommodation before and after the trek is included. Breakfast is part of your stay.

Excluded

Traveling to and from

You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport.
Transfers

Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas etc.
Lunch

Half-board is included in the price of this trek. Lunch, however, is not. You can get something to eat at the mountain huts along the way.
Travel Insurance

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.
Personal expenses

Personal expenses on such as souvenirs, drinks, and other similar expenses are for your own account.

Destinations

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Berliner Höhenweg, Half - Including accommodation before and after