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First sight of the Alps (Stage 2)

This first section of the route is an ideal way to start a major multi-day hike. The first two days are uncomplicated and give you a chance to warm up for the alpine adventure ahead.

The walk starts in Munich, Germany’s third biggest city, dynamic, fast growing and very accessible. Most walkers travelling from abroad will probably arrive a day early in time for an early start next day and, if so, there is plenty to see. Consider looking at St Johann Nepomuk, better known as the Asam Church, a beautiful and very sumptuous Baroque church or, if you want to limber up, take a walk through the English Garden, one of the largest urban parks in the world.

Section 1 could be broken down into three distinct legs. The first takes two and half days and follows the River Isar south from Munich to Lenggries. Despite starting in the middle of Munich the route is surprisingly quiet and for the most part follows a pretty riverside walk. It travels through the Isar Tal Verein a ‘citizens’ park’ acquired through money raised by subscription in 1902. A response to concerns that the environment was being damaged by industrial development, it was one of the first parks of its kind in the world. The walk is a long one so expect hot feet and blisters if you’re not careful.