Above Salzburg and Bavaria

Koenigsee to Hochkoenig Hiking Tour

Tour Description: Guided

Idyllic, mysterious and unique, the blue-green waters of Lake Koenigssee are nestled in midst of intimidating mountains. Towering peaks and lovely valleys are connected by marvelous crossings. On this tour, you will hike the National Park Bechtesgaden, the only German national park in the Alps, past flower dotted alpine pastures and through picturesque hamlets around the Stony Sea Massif.

The glaciers of National Park Hohe Tauern form a stunning backdrop, while alpine cabins with delicious food await you, revealing the unique way of life of this region. On this hiking tour from Lake Koenigssee to Lake Hochkoenig, you will pass through such stunning scenery that is sure to promise a breathtaking vacation!

Not sure whether to book a self-guided or guided tour? Learn about the differences between guided and slef-guided tours. 

Tour Description: Self-guided

Idyllic, mysterious and unique, the blue-green waters of Lake Koenigssee are nestled in midst of intimidating mountains. Towering peaks and lovely valleys are connected by marvelous crossings. On this tour, you will hike the National Park Bechtesgaden, the only German national park in the Alps, past flower dotted alpine pastures and through picturesque hamlets around the Stony Sea Massif.

The glaciers of National Park Hohe Tauern form a stunning backdrop, while alpine cabins with delicious food await you, revealing the unique way of life of this region. On this hiking tour from Lake Koenigssee to Lake Hochkoenig, you will pass through such stunning scenery that is sure to promise a breathtaking vacation!

Not sure whether to book a self-guided or guided tour? Learn about the differences between guided and slef-guided tours. 

Highlights: Guided

• Lake Hintersee
• Salzach Valley
• Hochkoenig Massif
• Wefern
• Salzach River
• Jenner Summit
• Lake Koenigssee

Highlights: Self-guided

• Lake Hintersee
• Salzach Valley
• Hochkoenig Massif
• Wefern
• Salzach River
• Jenner Summit
• Lake Koenigssee

Daily Program: Guided

Day 1: Individual journey to Schoenau am Koenigssee

Day 2: Schoenau/Koenigsee – Weissbach, "National Park Berchtesgaden" (5.5 hours)
The first trail starts in a magic forest heading to the idyllic Lake Hintersee. The day's highlights include comfortable walking into the heart of the National Park and steep rock walls towering to the left and to the right. You then cross the border into Austria and follow the ancient salt trail to Weissbach. 
Overnight in Weissbach. 

Day 3: Weissbach – Dienten am Hochkoenig, "Panorama Trail" (5 hours)
The day begins with a bus ride to Maria Alm. From there, you climb to the start of the Pinzgauer Grass Mountains. A walk of unsurpassed scenery, you follow a chain of undulating summits across alpine pastures. The view to nearby Hohe Tauern belongs to the highlights of Austrian walking trails. 
Overnight in Dienten am Hochkoenig. 

Day 4: Dienten – Arthurhouse/Mühlbach, "Alpine pasture trails" (5 hours)
Today is one of the most beautiful walking tours on alpine pastures. Below the steep needle-like towers known as “Mandlwalls”, you walk along the foot of the Hochkoenig Massif to Arthurhouse. Chamois, cattle, horses and countless cabins as well as impressive scenery, as you would see in a movie. 
Overnight in Arthurhouse, close to Madlwalls. 

Day 5: Rest day at the foot of Hochkoenig Massif

Enjoy the day off, take a short hike to surrounding cabins or catch the bus to the next village of Mühlbach.
Overnight in Arthurhouse. 

Day 6: Arthurhaus/Mühlbach – Golling, "Salzach valley" (4 hours)
The morning sees you walking up to alpine pasture of the “Hochkönig-Region”. The imposing massif once more opens up to allow stunning views. You then walk on the ancient miner’s trail down into the valley of River Salzach, before continuing to Werfen. In Wefern, the mighty forest Hohenwerfen is well worth a visit. 
Overnight in Golling. 

Day 7: Golling – Schoenau/Koenigssee, "Torrener Joch & Jenner" (6 hours)
One more highlight is in store for you: a long ascent to the border crossing, Torrener Joch, and then to the Jenner Summit in Berchtesgaden. The day starts with an idyllic walk through Bluntautal Valley that is closed off by steep rock walls. Climb through the forest and scattered alpine pastures. Once you reach the summit of Jenner you can enjoy an view of the all the week's hikes, as well as Lake Koenigssee. By cable car, you head down into the valley.
Overnight in Schoenau/Koenigssee. 

Day 8: Individual journey home or extra days on Lake Koenigssee

Daily Program: Self-guided

Day 1: Individual journey to Schoenau am Koenigssee

Day 2: Schoenau/Koenigsee – Weissbach, "National Park Berchtesgaden" (5.5 hours)
The first trail starts in a magic forest heading to the idyllic Lake Hintersee. The day's highlights include comfortable walking into the heart of the National Park and steep rock walls towering to the left and to the right. You then cross the border into Austria and follow the ancient salt trail to Weissbach. 
Overnight in Weissbach. 

Day 3: Weissbach – Dienten am Hochkoenig, "Panorama Trail" (5 hours)
The day begins with a bus ride to Maria Alm. From there, you climb to the start of the Pinzgauer Grass Mountains. A walk of unsurpassed scenery, you follow a chain of undulating summits across alpine pastures. The view to nearby Hohe Tauern belongs to the highlights of Austrian walking trails. 
Overnight in Dienten am Hochkoenig. 

Day 4: Dienten – Arthurhouse/Mühlbach, "Alpine pasture trails" (5 hours)
Today is one of the most beautiful walking tours on alpine pastures. Below the steep needle-like towers known as “Mandlwalls”, you walk along the foot of the Hochkoenig Massif to Arthurhouse. Chamois, cattle, horses and countless cabins as well as impressive scenery, as you would see in a movie. 
Overnight in Arthurhouse, close to Madlwalls. 

Day 5: Rest day at the foot of Hochkoenig Massif

Enjoy the day off, take a short hike to surrounding cabins or catch the bus to the next village of Mühlbach.
Overnight in Arthurhouse. 

Day 6: Arthurhaus/Mühlbach – Golling, "Salzach valley" (4 hours)
The morning sees you walking up to alpine pasture of the “Hochkönig-Region”. The imposing massif once more opens up to allow stunning views. You then walk on the ancient miner’s trail down into the valley of River Salzach, before continuing to Werfen. In Wefern, the mighty forest Hohenwerfen is well worth a visit. 
Overnight in Golling. 

Day 7: Golling – Schoenau/Koenigssee, "Torrener Joch & Jenner" (6 hours)
One more highlight is in store for you: a long ascent to the border crossing, Torrener Joch, and then to the Jenner Summit in Berchtesgaden. The day starts with an idyllic walk through Bluntautal Valley that is closed off by steep rock walls. Climb through the forest and scattered alpine pastures. Once you reach the summit of Jenner you can enjoy an view of the all the week's hikes, as well as Lake Koenigssee. By cable car, you head down into the valley.
Overnight in Schoenau/Koenigssee. 

Day 8: Individual journey home or extra days on Lake Koenigssee

Dates: Guided

Saturdays: Jun 22; Jul 13; Aug 24, 2013

Dates: Self-guided

Route Map: Guided

Route Map: Self-guided

Packages and Prices: Guided

Tour package (guided)
Per person, double occupancy €795 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €90 Extra nights, Schoenau/Koenigssee Per person, double occupancy €65 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €14

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

Tour package (self-guided)
Per person, double occupancy €565 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €90 Optional evening dinner plan €105 Extra nights, Schoenau/Koenigssee Per person, double occupancy €65 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €14

Included Services: Guided

• 7 nights accommodation
• Breakfast, dinner and 4x walking snack
• 1x lunch package
• Luggage transfer
• Cable car fare Jenner
• Transfers according to program
• Train fare from Werfen to Golling
• Experienced walking guide
• Carefully elaborated route
• Transfer into Bluntautal

Included Services: Self-guided

• 7 nights accommadation 
• Breakfast
• Optional evening dinner plan with a minumum 3-course dinner
• 1X lunch package
• Luggage transfer
• Welcome meeting
• Cable car fare Jenner
• Transfers according to program
• Train fare from Werfen to Golling
• Carefully elaborated route
• Detailed route instructions
• Service hotline available in case of problems or questions
• Transfer into Bluntautal

Hotels: Guided

These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability. 

Day 1: Hotel-Gasthof Bergheimat, Schonau am Konigsee
www.hotel-bergheimat.de
Hotel Bergheimat is located in a central location in the heart of Berchtesgaden National Park.  

Day 2: Gasthof Seisenbergklamm, Weissenbach
www.seisenbergklamm.at
Look forward to a relaxing time at Gasthof Sisenbergklamm, a family run country inn in the town park in Weissenbach of Salzburg. 

Day 3: Hotel Hochkonig, Dienten
www.hotel-hochkoenig.at
Hotel Kochkonig is a quaint and traditional hotel in Dienten, featuring a wonderful restaurant. 

Day 4 and 5: Berghotel Arthurhaus, Muhlbach am Hochkonig
www.arthurhaus.at
The mountain hotel Arthurhaus combines the advantages of a cozy mountain hotel with a fantastic location right in the hiking area at the foot of the High King at 4,900 feet (1,500 m).  

Day 6: Hotel-Gasthof Goldener Ochs, Golling
www.goldenerochs.co.at
Located in Golling, Hotel-Gasthof Goldener Ochs offers 60 rooms overlooking the garden or woods.  

Day 7: Hotel-Gasthof Bergheimat, Schonau am Konigsee 

Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options. 

Hotels: Self-guided

These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability. 

Day 1: Hotel-Gasthof Bergheimat, Schonau am Konigsee
www.hotel-bergheimat.de
Hotel Bergheimat is located in a central location in the heart of Berchtesgaden National Park.  

Day 2: Gasthof Seisenbergklamm, Weissenbach
www.seisenbergklamm.at
Look forward to a relaxing time at Gasthof Sisenbergklamm, a family run country inn in the town park in Weissenbach of Salzburg. 

Day 3: Hotel Hochkonig, Dienten
www.hotel-hochkoenig.at
Hotel Kochkonig is a quaint and traditional hotel in Dienten, featuring a wonderful restaurant. 

Day 4 and 5: Berghotel Arthurhaus, Muhlbach am Hochkonig
www.arthurhaus.at
The mountain hotel Arthurhaus combines the advantages of a cozy mountain hotel with a fantastic location right in the hiking area at the foot of the High King at 4,900 feet (1,500 m).  

Day 6: Hotel-Gasthof Goldener Ochs, Golling
www.goldenerochs.co.at
Located in Golling, Hotel-Gasthof Goldener Ochs offers 60 rooms overlooking the garden or woods.  

Day 7: Hotel-Gasthof Bergheimat, Schonau am Konigsee 

Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options. 

Surface and Terrain: Guided

This hiking tour follows beautiful and good walking paths, with one longer climb that requires average fitness and sure-footedness. If you love alpine pastures, beautiful views and altitude, you will enjoy this tour.

This tour's demanding walking tours can take up to 3-6 hours. You will cross from valley to valley by following a former salt trail or walking over beautiful alpine pastures. The trails run close to the edge of the mountain, providing spectacular views. 

There are public buses that going around the mountains, which you may use to go to the next hotel in case of rainy days.

This tour is rated Moderate and is for hikers in good physical condition. 

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

This hiking tour follows beautiful and good walking paths, with one longer climb that requires average fitness and sure-footedness. If you love alpine pastures, beautiful views and altitude, you will enjoy this tour.

This tour's demanding walking tours can take up to 3-6 hours. You will cross from valley to valley by following a former salt trail or walking over beautiful alpine pastures. The trails run close to the edge of the mountain, providing spectacular views. 

There are public buses that going around the mountains, which you may use to go to the next hotel in case of rainy days.

This tour is rated Moderate and is for hikers in good physical condition. 

How To Get There: Guided

Tour Start and End
Nearest airport: Munich, Germany or Salzburg, Austria
Nearest train station: Berchtesgaden, Germany

After arriving by train to Berchtesgaden, you can take a short transfer to Schoenau/Koenigssee by bus or taxi (approximately 15 minutes, depending on the starting hotel). 

Tips on getting to and from your tour

How To Get There: Self-guided

Tour Start and End
Nearest airport: Munich, Germany or Salzburg, Austria
Nearest train station: Berchtesgaden, Germany

After arriving by train to Berchtesgaden, you can take a short transfer to Schoenau/Koenigssee by bus or taxi (approximately 15 minutes, depending on the starting hotel). 

Tips on getting to and from your tour

Weather: Guided

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Weather: Self-guided

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More About Germany : Guided

Germany's fairytale castles, romantic villages and bustling cities are surrounded by a wealth of pristine natural landscapes. Only a unified nation since 1990, Germany now boasts Europe's largest economy and second most populous nation. Within its unified boundaries, Germany remains a nation of diversity. Northern Germany’s coastal terrain along the Baltic Sea includes Hamburg, a harbor city of canals and waterways. Southern Germany's Bavaria region, known as "the green roof of Germany," features snow-tipped Alps, the Black Forest, Neuschwanstein Castle and the historic, picturesque city of Munich. Cruise the Rhine River through the western regions and visit Cologne's famous Gothic Cathedral built in 1248. Experience the arts, fashion and music in the capital, Berlin, and see the revitalized city of Dresden destroyed during World War II.

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More About Germany : Self-guided

Germany's fairytale castles, romantic villages and bustling cities are surrounded by a wealth of pristine natural landscapes. Only a unified nation since 1990, Germany now boasts Europe's largest economy and second most populous nation. Within its unified boundaries, Germany remains a nation of diversity. Northern Germany’s coastal terrain along the Baltic Sea includes Hamburg, a harbor city of canals and waterways. Southern Germany's Bavaria region, known as "the green roof of Germany," features snow-tipped Alps, the Black Forest, Neuschwanstein Castle and the historic, picturesque city of Munich. Cruise the Rhine River through the western regions and visit Cologne's famous Gothic Cathedral built in 1248. Experience the arts, fashion and music in the capital, Berlin, and see the revitalized city of Dresden destroyed during World War II.

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Tour Company Background: Eurohike: Guided

Eurohike is part of Eurofun Touristik, also known as Eurobike, which was founded in 1993. The company stands for long-term experience in tourism, specializing in cycle holidays. The company has continued to expand over the years, adding "Rückenwind Reisen” in Oldenburg/Germany to the Eurofun group in 2002 and Eurohike, founded in 2004 to service the growing demand for hiking holidays.

Eurofun's strenths include professional and meticulously researched routes, walking guides who know the country accompanying group tours and very detailed travel documentation for individual tours. Along with these aspects, Eurofun offers excellent luggage transfer and accommodation in hotels with a comfortable ambience and cozy atmosphere.

Tour Company Background: Eurohike: Self-guided

Eurohike is part of Eurofun Touristik, also known as Eurobike, which was founded in 1993. The company stands for long-term experience in tourism, specializing in cycle holidays. The company has continued to expand over the years, adding "Rückenwind Reisen” in Oldenburg/Germany to the Eurofun group in 2002 and Eurohike, founded in 2004 to service the growing demand for hiking holidays.

Eurofun's strenths include professional and meticulously researched routes, walking guides who know the country accompanying group tours and very detailed travel documentation for individual tours. Along with these aspects, Eurofun offers excellent luggage transfer and accommodation in hotels with a comfortable ambience and cozy atmosphere.

Terms and Conditions: Eurohike: Guided

I. Cancellation by the Customer / Substitute Participants / Rebooking

1. Prior to departure, the customer can always cancel the contract. The customer is advised to declare the cancellation in written form. In the case of the resignation of the journey or a no show by the customer, we are entitled to charge the following cancellation charges: (Percentages refer to the respective tour price):

Hiking Tours Cancellation % 
Up to 28 days before departure= 20 %* 
From 27 to 14 days before departure= 30 % 
From 13 to 8 days before departure= 50 % 
From 7 to 4 days prior to departure=70 % 
From 3 days and no show= 90 % 
*At least € 50,

Hiking Tours & Cruises Cancellation %
To 84 days before departure= 10 %* 
From 83 to 42 days before departure= 30 % 
From 41 to 27 days before departure= 60 % 
From 27 to 4 days prior to departure= 80 % 
3 days before arrival or no show= 90 % 
*At least € 50,

Consequently we strongly recommend taking out travel cancellation insurance.

2. Each registered participant may be replaced by a third party should we be informed three days prior to departure. EUROHIKE may object to the participation of the third party. Then the above mentioned cancellation fees apply. Should a substitute person/party replace the registered person, the original contract will not be affected. For rebooking expenses we are entitled to charge € 50. 

3. Any changes regarding room number or type, category of hotel and catering are - if this is possible in the hotels and the capacity is available – generally doable up to 14 days prior to departure. For these alterations we are entitled to charge € 50.

II. Conclusion of Contract

1. With its registration, the customer offers EUROHIKE / EUROFUN TOURISTIK the binding conclusion of a travel contract. The reservation is to be made in writing via the form provided.. Also, an oral notification, for example via telephone or other written notification to us or our partner agencies will be binding. The reservation made by the applicant is also for all named participants. The customer accepts the binding conditions of travel valid at the time - also in the name and on behalf of the named participants.

2. The contract comes into force upon acceptance by EUROHIKE or its partner agencies by sending the booking confirmation.

3. Any supplementary agreement and changes of the signed travel contract require our written confirmation.

III. Payment

After receiving the booking confirmation a deposit of 20%, maximum of € 100, - per person is payable. The balance is due no earlier than two weeks before departure - after receiving the remaining amount the travel documents will be sent to the customer. For the deposit bank accounts in Austria, Germany and Switzerland are to your disposal. Please note that the full invoice amount must be credited to our account, any costs of payment transactions will be charged to the customer!

Bank Info:
Austria: Volksbank Obertrum, Bank code 44480, Account No. 10015450
Germany: Oberbank, Bank code 701 207 00, Account No. 1001273083
Switzerland: Volksbank Bodensee AG St. Margarethen, Bank code 8255, Account No. 1610037309

IV. Services

1. The scope of contractual services, the service descriptions in the current EUROHIKE catalog for the traveling time is significant. Not different statements or promises of procuring travel agencies, tourist and hotel brochures or other third parties. The specified Stage locations are the main milestones of the walking tours. In individual cases your consent to evasion into the near surroundings can be required without entitlement to deduction of the travel price.

2. The tour price is per person based on double/twin bed occupancy. For an additional charge - if available - a single room can be booked. In some hotels, however, only a limited number of single rooms are available, therefore it might be necessary to move to a simpler accommodation or perhaps bed and breakfast are in another hotel or private guest house. If, exceptionally, no single room is available, you might have to share a twin bedroom with a fellow traveler. In that case the room surcharge would be refunded, proportionally.

V. Liability and Limitation of Liability

1. EUROFUN TOURISTIK GmbH is liable under the care of a prudent businessman for the conscientious tour preparation, careful selection and monitoring of service providers and the correctness of the valid travel period for the performance specifications at the time of print of our catalog

2. Participation in the walking tours is at your own risk. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate in a trip.

3. Each participant is responsible for ensuring that his health withstands the demands of the trip.

4. For all transports (bus, boat, plane, etc.) the transport conditions of the respective transport operators are applied.

5. If for any reason we cannot influence (alterations, renovations, etc.), a planned visit/excursion etc. does not take place, we cannot be held responsible.

6. Should any damage occur, which has been caused solely by a service provider selected by us or which neither was caused by us intentionally nor through gross negligence, our liability - on whatever legal grounds, is limited to three times the price of the tour.

7. In case of loss or damage of luggage, we are liable only if the damages were caused by us and are reported to us immediately after occurrence. In that case, only up to a maximum amount of € 200 per person. We assume no liability for articles that are not usually carried in baggage, - for currency of any kind, - for optical damage - and damage to handrails and roles - for damage to baggage that exceeds the total weight of 20 kg. For these risks we recommend the travel security package.

VI. Warranty

1. Remedy
If the trip is not provided under the contract, the customer can demand redress. Contractual compliance is determined on one hand, on the terms of reference, on the other hand, by the local standard of the destination country. EUROHIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK GmbH may deny the remedy if it requires an extraordinary effort, but is authorized to provide relief in the form of equal or higher quality replacements. Such a substitution may be refused by the customer only for a good, objective reason recognizable. The remedy request is sent directly to us or to the guide. The guide is not authorized to accept claims.

2. Reduction of the price
For the duration of non compliance of provision of travel until the remedy by EUROHIKE – EUROFUN TOURISTIK GmbH the customer can request a corresponding reduction of the price after returning from the trip. The reduction does not apply if and insofar as it omits the traveler culpably, the defects in point. VI 1 referred to the proper time display to allow substitute.

3. Any claims must be submitted to us no later than one month after contractual termination of the tour.

VII. Obligation

1. If the passenger is not provided the travel documents in time, he has to inform EUROHIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK GmbH immediately.

2. The traveler is required to, in case of any disruptions to services, do everything within reasonable assistance in remedying the problem and to keep any resulting damage to a minimum or avoid them if possible. The customer is especially obliged to immediately inform the designated staffbodies referred to in VI 1 for information. The staff is authorized to take remedial action, if possible. If the customer fails culpably to notify a defect, then a claim for reduction cannot be taken into account.

VIII. Miscellaneous

1. The customer is solely responsible for compliance with all passport, visa, customs and health regulations.

2. We reserve the right to make changes in prices and services, as well as the correction of errors and misprints.

3. The invalidity of any single provision of the contract does not invalidate the entire contract.

IX. Jurisdiction / Applicable Law

1. The contract is subject to Austrian law.

2. The customer can only sue EUROHIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK GmbH at its headquarters.

3. For lawsuits against the tour operator the residence of the customer is binding, unless the action is brought against entrepreneurs or people who have no legal status in Austria. In this case, the seat of the tour operator is decisive.

Tour Operator

For all trips that are identified as original tour, the organizer is EUROHIKE EUROFUN-Touristik GmbH; A-5162 Obertrum am See. For all other tours EUROHIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK GmbH acts as travel agent.

Your money is insured with us!

According to the travel agencies implementing Regulation - Reisebürosicherungsverordnung (RSV) customer deposits in packaged tours of the tour operator Eurofun Touristik GmbH (registration number 1999/0035 in the tour operator list of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour) are secured under the following conditions: permitted on point II payment must be confirmed in early prepayments or residual payments not be required and are not hedged. Guarantor or insurer is the Volksbank Braunau, 5280 Braunau (Bank Guarantee No. 5746). Registration on all claims of loss of eligibility is due within 8 weeks of the start of insolvency, settlement (Reiseversicherung AG - European Travel Insurance AG, Kratochwjlestestraße 4, 1220 Vienna, Tel +43 (1) 317 25 00, Fax.Nr. +43 (1) 319 93 67). Refund applications are to be provided within 8 weeks from admission requirement. An appropriate protection certificate is included in the booking confirmation.

Terms and Conditions: Eurohike: Self-guided

I. Cancellation by the Customer / Substitute Participants / Rebooking

1. Prior to departure, the customer can always cancel the contract. The customer is advised to declare the cancellation in written form. In the case of the resignation of the journey or a no show by the customer, we are entitled to charge the following cancellation charges: (Percentages refer to the respective tour price):

Hiking Tours Cancellation % 
Up to 28 days before departure= 20 %* 
From 27 to 14 days before departure= 30 % 
From 13 to 8 days before departure= 50 % 
From 7 to 4 days prior to departure=70 % 
From 3 days and no show= 90 % 
*At least € 50,

Hiking Tours & Cruises Cancellation %
To 84 days before departure= 10 %* 
From 83 to 42 days before departure= 30 % 
From 41 to 27 days before departure= 60 % 
From 27 to 4 days prior to departure= 80 % 
3 days before arrival or no show= 90 % 
*At least € 50,

Consequently we strongly recommend taking out travel cancellation insurance.

2. Each registered participant may be replaced by a third party should we be informed three days prior to departure. EUROHIKE may object to the participation of the third party. Then the above mentioned cancellation fees apply. Should a substitute person/party replace the registered person, the original contract will not be affected. For rebooking expenses we are entitled to charge € 50. 

3. Any changes regarding room number or type, category of hotel and catering are - if this is possible in the hotels and the capacity is available – generally doable up to 14 days prior to departure. For these alterations we are entitled to charge € 50.

II. Conclusion of Contract

1. With its registration, the customer offers EUROHIKE / EUROFUN TOURISTIK the binding conclusion of a travel contract. The reservation is to be made in writing via the form provided.. Also, an oral notification, for example via telephone or other written notification to us or our partner agencies will be binding. The reservation made by the applicant is also for all named participants. The customer accepts the binding conditions of travel valid at the time - also in the name and on behalf of the named participants.

2. The contract comes into force upon acceptance by EUROHIKE or its partner agencies by sending the booking confirmation.

3. Any supplementary agreement and changes of the signed travel contract require our written confirmation.

III. Payment

After receiving the booking confirmation a deposit of 20%, maximum of € 100, - per person is payable. The balance is due no earlier than two weeks before departure - after receiving the remaining amount the travel documents will be sent to the customer. For the deposit bank accounts in Austria, Germany and Switzerland are to your disposal. Please note that the full invoice amount must be credited to our account, any costs of payment transactions will be charged to the customer!

Bank Info:
Austria: Volksbank Obertrum, Bank code 44480, Account No. 10015450
Germany: Oberbank, Bank code 701 207 00, Account No. 1001273083
Switzerland: Volksbank Bodensee AG St. Margarethen, Bank code 8255, Account No. 1610037309

IV. Services

1. The scope of contractual services, the service descriptions in the current EUROHIKE catalog for the traveling time is significant. Not different statements or promises of procuring travel agencies, tourist and hotel brochures or other third parties. The specified Stage locations are the main milestones of the walking tours. In individual cases your consent to evasion into the near surroundings can be required without entitlement to deduction of the travel price.

2. The tour price is per person based on double/twin bed occupancy. For an additional charge - if available - a single room can be booked. In some hotels, however, only a limited number of single rooms are available, therefore it might be necessary to move to a simpler accommodation or perhaps bed and breakfast are in another hotel or private guest house. If, exceptionally, no single room is available, you might have to share a twin bedroom with a fellow traveler. In that case the room surcharge would be refunded, proportionally.

V. Liability and Limitation of Liability

1. EUROFUN TOURISTIK GmbH is liable under the care of a prudent businessman for the conscientious tour preparation, careful selection and monitoring of service providers and the correctness of the valid travel period for the performance specifications at the time of print of our catalog

2. Participation in the walking tours is at your own risk. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate in a trip.

3. Each participant is responsible for ensuring that his health withstands the demands of the trip.

4. For all transports (bus, boat, plane, etc.) the transport conditions of the respective transport operators are applied.

5. If for any reason we cannot influence (alterations, renovations, etc.), a planned visit/excursion etc. does not take place, we cannot be held responsible.

6. Should any damage occur, which has been caused solely by a service provider selected by us or which neither was caused by us intentionally nor through gross negligence, our liability - on whatever legal grounds, is limited to three times the price of the tour.

7. In case of loss or damage of luggage, we are liable only if the damages were caused by us and are reported to us immediately after occurrence. In that case, only up to a maximum amount of € 200 per person. We assume no liability for articles that are not usually carried in baggage, - for currency of any kind, - for optical damage - and damage to handrails and roles - for damage to baggage that exceeds the total weight of 20 kg. For these risks we recommend the travel security package.

VI. Warranty

1. Remedy
If the trip is not provided under the contract, the customer can demand redress. Contractual compliance is determined on one hand, on the terms of reference, on the other hand, by the local standard of the destination country. EUROHIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK GmbH may deny the remedy if it requires an extraordinary effort, but is authorized to provide relief in the form of equal or higher quality replacements. Such a substitution may be refused by the customer only for a good, objective reason recognizable. The remedy request is sent directly to us or to the guide. The guide is not authorized to accept claims.

2. Reduction of the price
For the duration of non compliance of provision of travel until the remedy by EUROHIKE – EUROFUN TOURISTIK GmbH the customer can request a corresponding reduction of the price after returning from the trip. The reduction does not apply if and insofar as it omits the traveler culpably, the defects in point. VI 1 referred to the proper time display to allow substitute.

3. Any claims must be submitted to us no later than one month after contractual termination of the tour.

VII. Obligation

1. If the passenger is not provided the travel documents in time, he has to inform EUROHIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK GmbH immediately.

2. The traveler is required to, in case of any disruptions to services, do everything within reasonable assistance in remedying the problem and to keep any resulting damage to a minimum or avoid them if possible. The customer is especially obliged to immediately inform the designated staffbodies referred to in VI 1 for information. The staff is authorized to take remedial action, if possible. If the customer fails culpably to notify a defect, then a claim for reduction cannot be taken into account.

VIII. Miscellaneous

1. The customer is solely responsible for compliance with all passport, visa, customs and health regulations.

2. We reserve the right to make changes in prices and services, as well as the correction of errors and misprints.

3. The invalidity of any single provision of the contract does not invalidate the entire contract.

IX. Jurisdiction / Applicable Law

1. The contract is subject to Austrian law.

2. The customer can only sue EUROHIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK GmbH at its headquarters.

3. For lawsuits against the tour operator the residence of the customer is binding, unless the action is brought against entrepreneurs or people who have no legal status in Austria. In this case, the seat of the tour operator is decisive.

Tour Operator

For all trips that are identified as original tour, the organizer is EUROHIKE EUROFUN-Touristik GmbH; A-5162 Obertrum am See. For all other tours EUROHIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK GmbH acts as travel agent.

Your money is insured with us!

According to the travel agencies implementing Regulation - Reisebürosicherungsverordnung (RSV) customer deposits in packaged tours of the tour operator Eurofun Touristik GmbH (registration number 1999/0035 in the tour operator list of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour) are secured under the following conditions: permitted on point II payment must be confirmed in early prepayments or residual payments not be required and are not hedged. Guarantor or insurer is the Volksbank Braunau, 5280 Braunau (Bank Guarantee No. 5746). Registration on all claims of loss of eligibility is due within 8 weeks of the start of insolvency, settlement (Reiseversicherung AG - European Travel Insurance AG, Kratochwjlestestraße 4, 1220 Vienna, Tel +43 (1) 317 25 00, Fax.Nr. +43 (1) 319 93 67). Refund applications are to be provided within 8 weeks from admission requirement. An appropriate protection certificate is included in the booking confirmation.