Austria/Germany/France

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

Program No. 20822RJ
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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At a Glance

To walk along the pathways of Austria, Germany and France is to step into a world where ancient castles, enchanting forests and charming villages are still very much a part of everyday life. With local experts and historians, discover famous roads and lesser-known paths that lead through this beautiful Alpine region. Meet farmers and artisanal cheese makers as you walk the Bregenzerwald Cheese Trail, journey along the trails of Black Forest Nature Park, learn the royal history of Chateau Haut-Koenigsbourg and much, much more.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Walking 3-5 miles daily over varied terrain.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Marvel at the sight of Rhein Falls in the Black Forest, the largest waterfall in Europe.
  • Explore, on a guided tour, the Château Haut-Koenigsbourg, built in the 12th century.
  • Take an expert-led field trip to the outskirts of one of the last remaining bogs in the Black Forest.
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Meals
22 Meals
10 Breakfasts
5 Lunches
7 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Vegetarian, Low Salt, Gluten Free
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Sep 24, 2024 - Oct 05, 2024
  • Sep 24, 2024 - Oct 05, 2024
  • May 14, 2024 - May 25, 2024 (Lingenau to Zurich)
  • May 28, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024 (Lingenau to Zurich)
  • Jun 11, 2024 - Jun 22, 2024 (Lingenau to Zurich)
  • Jul 02, 2024 - Jul 13, 2024 (Lingenau to Zurich)
  • Aug 27, 2024 - Sep 07, 2024 (Lingenau to Zurich)
  • Sep 10, 2024 - Sep 21, 2024 (Lingenau to Zurich)
  • Sep 24, 2024 - Oct 05, 2024 (Lingenau to Zurich)
  • May 12, 2025 - May 23, 2025 (Lingenau to Zurich)
  • May 19, 2025 - May 30, 2025 (Lingenau to Zurich)
  • Jun 09, 2025 - Jun 20, 2025 (Lingenau to Zurich)
  • Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 (Lingenau to Zurich)
  • Aug 25, 2025 - Sep 05, 2025 (Lingenau to Zurich)
  • Sep 08, 2025 - Sep 19, 2025 (Lingenau to Zurich)
  • Sep 22, 2025 - Oct 03, 2025 (Lingenau to Zurich)
3 nights
Lingenau
The Hotel Gasthof Adler is a charming three-star hotel with bright rooms and beautiful surroundings. It is situated in the stunning Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, in the center of the village of Lingenau.
2 nights
Freiburg im Breisgau
The Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus is in the heart of this university town next door to the Freiburg Concert Hall. It is within walking distance of the main train station, as well as the old town.
4 nights
Turckheim
The Hotel Les Portes de la Vallee is run by the hospitable Graff family and is perfectly located for exploring Alsace. A beautiful landscape surrounds the hotel and the bus and train station are very close by.
1 night
CH-8152 Opfikon-Glattbrugg
The Dorint Airport-Hotel Zurich was built in the shape of the Swiss Cross. It is located 1.2 miles from Zurich Airport.
3 nights
Lingenau
The Hotel Gasthof Adler is a charming three-star hotel with bright rooms and beautiful surroundings. It is situated in the stunning Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, in the center of the village of Lingenau.
2 nights
Freiburg im Breisgau
The Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus is in the heart of this university town next door to the Freiburg Concert Hall. It is within walking distance of the main train station, as well as the old town.
4 nights
Turckheim
The Hotel Les Portes de la Vallee is run by the hospitable Graff family and is perfectly located for exploring Alsace. A beautiful landscape surrounds the hotel and the bus and train station are very close by.
1 night
CH-8152 Opfikon-Glattbrugg
The Dorint Airport-Hotel Zurich was built in the shape of the Swiss Cross. It is located 1.2 miles from Zurich Airport.
3 nights
Lingenau
The Hotel Gasthof Adler is a charming three-star hotel with bright rooms and beautiful surroundings. It is situated in the stunning Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, in the center of the village of Lingenau.
2 nights
Freiburg im Breisgau
The Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus is in the heart of this university town next door to the Freiburg Concert Hall. It is within walking distance of the main train station, as well as the old town.
4 nights
Turckheim
The Hotel Les Portes de la Vallee is run by the hospitable Graff family and is perfectly located for exploring Alsace. A beautiful landscape surrounds the hotel and the bus and train station are very close by.
1 night
CH-8152 Opfikon-Glattbrugg
The Dorint Airport-Hotel Zurich was built in the shape of the Swiss Cross. It is located 1.2 miles from Zurich Airport.
3 nights
Lingenau
The Hotel Gasthof Adler is a charming three-star hotel with bright rooms and beautiful surroundings. It is situated in the stunning Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, in the center of the village of Lingenau.
2 nights
Freiburg im Breisgau
The Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus is in the heart of this university town next door to the Freiburg Concert Hall. It is within walking distance of the main train station, as well as the old town.
4 nights
Turckheim
The Hotel Les Portes de la Vallee is run by the hospitable Graff family and is perfectly located for exploring Alsace. A beautiful landscape surrounds the hotel and the bus and train station are very close by.
1 night
CH-8152 Opfikon-Glattbrugg
The Dorint Airport-Hotel Zurich was built in the shape of the Swiss Cross. It is located 1.2 miles from Zurich Airport.
3 nights
Lingenau
The Hotel Gasthof Adler is a charming three-star hotel with bright rooms and beautiful surroundings. It is situated in the stunning Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, in the center of the village of Lingenau.
2 nights
Freiburg im Breisgau
The Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus is in the heart of this university town next door to the Freiburg Concert Hall. It is within walking distance of the main train station, as well as the old town.
4 nights
Turckheim
The Hotel Les Portes de la Vallee is run by the hospitable Graff family and is perfectly located for exploring Alsace. A beautiful landscape surrounds the hotel and the bus and train station are very close by.
1 night
CH-8152 Opfikon-Glattbrugg
The Dorint Airport-Hotel Zurich was built in the shape of the Swiss Cross. It is located 1.2 miles from Zurich Airport.
3 nights
Lingenau
The Hotel Gasthof Adler is a charming three-star hotel with bright rooms and beautiful surroundings. It is situated in the stunning Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, in the center of the village of Lingenau.
2 nights
Freiburg im Breisgau
The Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus is in the heart of this university town next door to the Freiburg Concert Hall. It is within walking distance of the main train station, as well as the old town.
4 nights
Turckheim
The Hotel Les Portes de la Vallee is run by the hospitable Graff family and is perfectly located for exploring Alsace. A beautiful landscape surrounds the hotel and the bus and train station are very close by.
1 night
CH-8152 Opfikon-Glattbrugg
The Dorint Airport-Hotel Zurich was built in the shape of the Swiss Cross. It is located 1.2 miles from Zurich Airport.
3 nights
Lingenau
The Hotel Gasthof Adler is a charming three-star hotel with bright rooms and beautiful surroundings. It is situated in the stunning Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, in the center of the village of Lingenau.
2 nights
Freiburg im Breisgau
The Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus is in the heart of this university town next door to the Freiburg Concert Hall. It is within walking distance of the main train station, as well as the old town.
4 nights
Turckheim
The Hotel Les Portes de la Vallee is run by the hospitable Graff family and is perfectly located for exploring Alsace. A beautiful landscape surrounds the hotel and the bus and train station are very close by.
1 night
CH-8152 Opfikon-Glattbrugg
The Dorint Airport-Hotel Zurich was built in the shape of the Swiss Cross. It is located 1.2 miles from Zurich Airport.
3 nights
Lingenau
The Hotel Gasthof Adler is a charming three-star hotel with bright rooms and beautiful surroundings. It is situated in the stunning Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, in the center of the village of Lingenau.
2 nights
Freiburg im Breisgau
The Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus is in the heart of this university town next door to the Freiburg Concert Hall. It is within walking distance of the main train station, as well as the old town.
4 nights
Turckheim
The Hotel Les Portes de la Vallee is run by the hospitable Graff family and is perfectly located for exploring Alsace. A beautiful landscape surrounds the hotel and the bus and train station are very close by.
1 night
CH-8152 Opfikon-Glattbrugg
The Dorint Airport-Hotel Zurich was built in the shape of the Swiss Cross. It is located 1.2 miles from Zurich Airport.
3 nights
Lingenau
The Hotel Gasthof Adler is a charming three-star hotel with bright rooms and beautiful surroundings. It is situated in the stunning Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, in the center of the village of Lingenau.
2 nights
Freiburg im Breisgau
The Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus is in the heart of this university town next door to the Freiburg Concert Hall. It is within walking distance of the main train station, as well as the old town.
4 nights
Turckheim
The Hotel Les Portes de la Vallee is run by the hospitable Graff family and is perfectly located for exploring Alsace. A beautiful landscape surrounds the hotel and the bus and train station are very close by.
1 night
CH-8152 Opfikon-Glattbrugg
The Dorint Airport-Hotel Zurich was built in the shape of the Swiss Cross. It is located 1.2 miles from Zurich Airport.
3 nights
Lingenau
The Hotel Gasthof Adler is a charming three-star hotel with bright rooms and beautiful surroundings. It is situated in the stunning Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, in the center of the village of Lingenau.
2 nights
Freiburg im Breisgau
The Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus is in the heart of this university town next door to the Freiburg Concert Hall. It is within walking distance of the main train station, as well as the old town.
4 nights
Turckheim
The Hotel Les Portes de la Vallee is run by the hospitable Graff family and is perfectly located for exploring Alsace. A beautiful landscape surrounds the hotel and the bus and train station are very close by.
1 night
CH-8152 Opfikon-Glattbrugg
The Dorint Airport-Hotel Zurich was built in the shape of the Swiss Cross. It is located 1.2 miles from Zurich Airport.
3 nights
Lingenau
The Hotel Gasthof Adler is a charming three-star hotel with bright rooms and beautiful surroundings. It is situated in the stunning Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, in the center of the village of Lingenau.
2 nights
Freiburg im Breisgau
The Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus is in the heart of this university town next door to the Freiburg Concert Hall. It is within walking distance of the main train station, as well as the old town.
4 nights
Turckheim
The Hotel Les Portes de la Vallee is run by the hospitable Graff family and is perfectly located for exploring Alsace. A beautiful landscape surrounds the hotel and the bus and train station are very close by.
1 night
CH-8152 Opfikon-Glattbrugg
The Dorint Airport-Hotel Zurich was built in the shape of the Swiss Cross. It is located 1.2 miles from Zurich Airport.
3 nights
Lingenau
The Hotel Gasthof Adler is a charming three-star hotel with bright rooms and beautiful surroundings. It is situated in the stunning Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, in the center of the village of Lingenau.
2 nights
Freiburg im Breisgau
The Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus is in the heart of this university town next door to the Freiburg Concert Hall. It is within walking distance of the main train station, as well as the old town.
4 nights
Turckheim
The Hotel Les Portes de la Vallee is run by the hospitable Graff family and is perfectly located for exploring Alsace. A beautiful landscape surrounds the hotel and the bus and train station are very close by.
1 night
CH-8152 Opfikon-Glattbrugg
The Dorint Airport-Hotel Zurich was built in the shape of the Swiss Cross. It is located 1.2 miles from Zurich Airport.
3 nights
Lingenau
The Hotel Gasthof Adler is a charming three-star hotel with bright rooms and beautiful surroundings. It is situated in the stunning Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, in the center of the village of Lingenau.
2 nights
Freiburg im Breisgau
The Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus is in the heart of this university town next door to the Freiburg Concert Hall. It is within walking distance of the main train station, as well as the old town.
4 nights
Turckheim
The Hotel Les Portes de la Vallee is run by the hospitable Graff family and is perfectly located for exploring Alsace. A beautiful landscape surrounds the hotel and the bus and train station are very close by.
1 night
CH-8152 Opfikon-Glattbrugg
The Dorint Airport-Hotel Zurich was built in the shape of the Swiss Cross. It is located 1.2 miles from Zurich Airport.
3 nights
Lingenau
The Hotel Gasthof Adler is a charming three-star hotel with bright rooms and beautiful surroundings. It is situated in the stunning Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, in the center of the village of Lingenau.
2 nights
Freiburg im Breisgau
The Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus is in the heart of this university town next door to the Freiburg Concert Hall. It is within walking distance of the main train station, as well as the old town.
4 nights
Turckheim
The Hotel Les Portes de la Vallee is run by the hospitable Graff family and is perfectly located for exploring Alsace. A beautiful landscape surrounds the hotel and the bus and train station are very close by.
1 night
CH-8152 Opfikon-Glattbrugg
The Dorint Airport-Hotel Zurich was built in the shape of the Swiss Cross. It is located 1.2 miles from Zurich Airport.





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