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Taking the easy way up

KEY INFORMATION

Distance154km (or 159km following Stage 7B)Total ascent5320mTotal descent6620mAlternative scheduleThe Inn Valley can be crossed in different ways, including an option that reduces the overall schedule by a day. The alternatives are outlined in the introduction to Stage 7.

STAGE 1

Munich to Wolfratshausen

StartMarienplatz (521m)Distance34kmAscent/Descent140m/90mDifficultyEasyWalking time8hr 10minMaximum altitude574mRefreshmentsThere are plenty of places along the route to stop for lunch but if you’d prefer a picnic then Pullach has a particularly good baker and tempting local cheesecake.RoutefindingThe route is flat and easy to follow and there are several types of waymark providing direction to Wolfratshausen. Beware, however, no single set of waymarks leads to your destination and a wrong turn, annoying on what is a long day, is possible. The most helpful signs are the yellow Isartal Verein markers. Also useful are the Jacobswege signs (part of the trans-European St James’ Way network).

Despite the fact that Stage 1 starts right in the heart of the third largest city in Germany this first stage is an enjoyable one. Making use of a long green finger that follows the River Isar through the city, it doesn’t feel urban and makes a pleasant way to warm up for the journey ahead.