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The second leg crosses the Benediktenwand, part of the Bavarian pre-Alps. The term ‘pre-Alps’ suggests ‘foothills’ but these are proper mountains. After two and half days of flat walking an 800m climb will come as a shock, a shock compounded by arguably the most demanding ridge walk of the whole Traumpfad.

The third leg leaves Germany and heads into Austria, crossing the Karwendel and tackling another exciting climb up to the Birkkarspitz. A long and stunning descent down the valley to Kastenalm follows before climbing next day over the Lafatscherjoch and into the Inn Valley.

Access and accommodation

If you want to walk this first section in isolation, getting to and from the Inn Valley, a main transit route through Austria, is easy. Options include (from either Hall or Wattens) a train to Innsbruck airport or a train to Munich for a return flight.

Accommodation is in a mix of mountain huts and small alpine hotels. The Karwendel Haus, just before the Birkkarspitz, is particularly good, and you can get a two-person room if you book early enough.