July 19-25, 2024
Servas Germany will host the 2024 Pathways Together Alpine peace hikes in Southeastern Bavaria near Berchtesgaden and the Königssee the week of July 19 to 25. It is a gorgeous area with spectacular mountain and lake views, and excellent hiking for all levels of experience.
Participants will spend Friday July 19 through Sunday the 21st at the CVJM Hintersee Centre located directly on Lake Hintersee with a view of the mountains. Lodging will be in double and multiple-bed rooms (3-4 beds), all with private bath. Bedding and towels will be provided. The bus stop is only a few meters from the hostel. It is possible to swim in the lake. The weekend program includes short excursions and day hikes of varying difficulty and plenty of time to meet the other hikers.
Organized hikes begin on Monday the 20th with separate itineraries based on level of difficulty ranging from easy, moderate, moderate+, and difficult. Pricing is reasonable and varies depending on the hiking package chosen. Hikers who choose the easy treks will stay at the Hintersee Center and partake in multiple three-to-four-hour day hikes. Other options included multiple day hikes with stays at youth hostels. Here is a link to the Participation Fee Schedules.
This is a recurring annual program that is well-organized and excitig with many opportunities to meet and get to know the other participants. There are 84 slots for this week-long adventure. The website includes pretty much all you need to know including detailed itineraries, descriptions of the hiking levels, prices, and links to the registration form, and additional information about the area. Here is a link to the English version of the website.
