Arrival at Munich Airport and transfer to the hotel just outside of Oberstdorf (2.5 hrs). Arrival before 12 o’clock noon.

We leave the itinerary flexible during the week so we can choose the best adventures based on the weather, avalanche conditions, and the group's energy. Here are some of the options for the week:

Winter Hike – Lake Freibergsee

Our winter hike leads us to Freibergsee, Germany’s highest large alpine lake, where the landscape opens into a frozen expanse framed by snow-laden trees and dramatic mountain backdrops. In winter, the lake transforms into a quiet, almost magical place, inviting us to slow down and fully take in the season's beauty. We circle the entire lake, allowing plenty of time to pause, absorb the stillness, and enjoy a warm drink surrounded by the deep silence of nature. For our return, we follow a different route, gradually guiding us back toward the hotel. (11 km, 200 m uphill, 4-5 hrs)

In the afternoon, there is time for a yoga session just before dinner.

Winter Hike - Gottesacker Panoramic Trail

A taxi shuttle brings us to the Ifen cable car (30 mins), which carries us up to around 2,024 metres. From the mountain station, we set out on a 5 km scenic trail that gently winds through the high alpine landscape. Surrounded by sweeping views of snow-covered peaks, striking rock formations, and the vast Gottesacker plateau, the route invites us to walk at a relaxed pace, taking about 2-3 hours.

After dinner, we come together for a soul flow – a bit of yoga, breathing exercise and finishing with mantra singing to truly nurture the soul.

Restday

On the rest day, there is no big adventure planned, yet a gentle yoga flow before breakfast and a soothing yin yoga class before dinner. In between, guests can enjoy the prepared winter trails around the hotel, take a cable car ride up the Fellhorn (5 mins from the hotel), or walk on winter trails / take the bus to the cute town of Oberstdorf (15-minute ride).

Snowshoe-Tour

For our snowshoe adventure, a trusted local tour operator will pick us up directly from the hotel and take us to the area offering the best snow conditions at the time. A second UIMLA Mountain Leader will accompany the tour, following best practice guidelines of one leader for every 12 guests. Together, we will introduce you to the equipment, explain essential safety procedures, and ensure everyone feels confident before setting out. We will then embark on a full-day journey through pristine, untouched snow — a true winter wonderland.

Hike - Ice Gorge – Breitachklamm

On this excursion, a taxi shuttle takes us to the breathtaking Breitachklamm, the deepest rock gorge in Central Europe and one of the region’s most impressive natural landmarks. Following well-secured paths, we walk through the narrow canyon where towering rock walls rise high above us, and the winter landscape transforms the gorge into a magical world of giant icicles, frozen waterfalls, and glittering ice formations. The scenic winter circular route leads us through the depths of the gorge before continuing via panoramic stretches toward Alpe Dornach. Here, we pause for a well-deserved break, enjoying warm hospitality, regional specialities, and beautiful views of the snow-covered mountains. Have a look here.

In the afternoon, there is time for a yoga session just before dinner.

Please note that all activities are subject to the prevailing avalanche conditions in the region. Activities that may pass through avalanche-prone terrain (including snowshoeing and certain winter hiking routes) will only proceed when the avalanche risk is assessed at Level 2 (Moderate) or lower on the official avalanche warning scale (Lawinenwarnstufe 2). Even when conditions fall within this threshold, the UIMLA Mountain Leader retains full discretion to modify routes, adjust plans, or cancel activities as necessary to ensure participant safety.

We close the week in a circle, the afternoon before, in the yoga shala. Today we have a late breakfast and are taking a taxi shuttle back to Munich.