Trail Fit Club 2026 | Women’s Hiking Group

Winter Season

• 6 x Guided monthly day hikes (November - April)
• Where needed- free rental of snowshoes, spikes & hiking poles
• 5% Discount rate on Women’s Group weekend hut tours
• 5% Discount on 4elements’ treks*
• Community events & discounts
• Investment: €435,00

*Discount valid on bookings during TFC 2026/2027 membership period

Our guided day hikes are designed to gradually build up strength and stamina through small increases in distance and ascent. We start and end each hike with a pre & post hike mobility and stretching session (10-15mins).

Each hike takes us into a new area, where we explore a theme or technique.

08.11.2026 - Quiet Fall Trails & Mindful Hiking above Garmisch Partenkirchen

Embrace stillness, peaceful forest paths and inner calm on scenic trails above the mountain town of Garmisch Partenkirchen.

- Area: Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Ascent: 550 m
- Descent: 550 m
- Distance: 7 km

06.12.2026 - A Journey for the Senses

We celebrate the end of the year with a panoramic winter hike above Lake Tegernsee, finishing with an exploration of the sensory magic of a traditional Christmas market and the deep connection between alpine nature and local craftsmanship.

- Area: Tegernsee
- Ascent: 630 m
- Descent: 630 m
- Distance: 13 km

17.01.2027 Winter Wildlife Tracking & Hiking: Oberammergau Alps

Learn animal tracking skills on snowy Ammergau trails. Our route also takes us into the iconic Ettal Abbey- a Baroque masterpiece famous for its history, craftsmanship and centre of spirituality and education.

- Area: Oberammergau
- Ascent: 250 m
- Descent: 250 m
- ReDistance: 14 km

14.02.2027 Winter Awe & Wonder: Lake Tegernsee

Step into a snowy paradise above Lake Tegernsee. We’ll spend the day admiring crystalline winter landscapes with space for nature-inspired creativity along the trail. Our journey includes a stop for a traditional warm lunch in a charming alpine hut.

- Area: Tegernsee (West side)
- Ascent: 690 m
- Descent: 670 m
- Distance: 15 km

07.03.2027 - Planting the Seeds of Alpine Resilience

Sow the groundwork for a successful season by mastering fundamental hiking techniques for body and mind. This intentional training hike in the Bavarian Alps builds the resilient foundation and peak fitness needed for your upcoming high-altitude adventures.

- Area: Tegernsee (East side)
- Ascent: 580 m
- Descent: 580 m
- Distance: 11 km

04.04.2027 - Trail Power above Schliersee

Discover the best ways to fuel your body on this scenic ascent above Lake Schliersee. We’ll share tips on outdoor nutrition and sustainable energy to power your mountain adventures for the next season.

- Area: Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Ascent: 500 m
- Descent: 500 m
- Distance: 10 km

N.B. Hikes may be adapted due to weather conditions etc.

Travelling to & from hikes:

Travel with group via public transport from Munich Hauptbahnhof - organised via group in WhatsApp chat. Travel costs not included in price (We highly recommend the Deutschland ticket as it covers most travel for our hikes and gives you monthly use of all local and regional services).

Timings:

Depart from Munich normally 07:00-08:00 and return approx 18:00-19:00

Hike details:

Communicated one week in advance in Whatsapp group with all details you need to know (hike location, meeting point & travel, packing list, details of lunch/ refreshment stops if applicable, weather forecast)

Book Winter Season PACKAGE

Single Hike Booking:

Single hikes bookings will be available for booking from 1st April. We have spaces for 2 single hike bookings per hike. Other places are reserved for package holders.
SINGLE HIKE FEE WINTER: €90
TASTER HIKE FEE: €45 Join us for a taster hike. If you sign up for a package after this - your taster fee will be credited to the package.

Book Winter Single hike

4 Season

• 12 x Guided monthly hikes (May 2026- April 2027)
• 10% Discount rate on Women’s Group weekend hut tours
• 10% Discount on 4elements’ treks*
• Community events & discounts
• Investment: €780,00

*Discount valid on bookings during TFC 2026/2027 membership period

N.B. Hikes may be adapted due to weather conditions etc.

Travelling to & from hikes:

Travel with group via public transport from Munich Hauptbahnhof - organised via group in WhatsApp chat. Travel costs not included in price (We highly recommend the Deutschland ticket as it covers most travel for our hikes and gives you monthly use of all local and regional services).

Timings:

Depart from Munich normally 07:00-08:00 and return approx 18:00-19:00

Hike details:

Communicated one week in advance in Whatsapp group with all details you need to know (hike location, meeting point & travel, packing list, details of lunch/ refreshment stops if applicable, weather forecast)

Book 4 Season PACKAGE

Dates: 20.- 21.06.2026 - 2 days 1 night

Leave the hustle of Munich behind and find your rhythm in the heart of the Chiemgau mountains. This guided women’s hut tour is a highlight in our Munich Women’s Hiking Group, Trail Fit Club calendar. Designed for those who seek both challenge and connection. Over two days, we’ll traverse panoramic ridges and lush alpine pastures, soaking in the vast beauty of the Bavarian Alps.

This tour isn’t just about the landscapes—it’s about sharing the experience with a supportive group of international women who love exploring, challenging themselves, and creating unforgettable memories together.

Accommodation: Spitzsteinhaus Room/ Dorm.

Lunch: Packed lunch
Dinner: Included.

Day 1: Innerwald (710m) - Spitzsteinhaus (1252m)

Your journey starts at Munich Central Station, where you meet the group and travel together to our starting point in Innerwald. From here we walk quiet forest trails that climb up via a traditional mountain farm, which is sometimes open to serve basic refreshments. Above the tree line we walk between grassy meadows where the summer flowers are in bloom and through dwarf pine and rocks. Our trail takes us over a lesser trodden ridge with spectacular views, before we descend towards our lodge for the night.

Start time: Approx 07:45

- Ascent: 806 m
- Descent: 270 m
- Distance: 7 km
- Walking time: 5 hrs

Day 2: Spitzsteinhaus (1252m) – Spitzstein 1596m - Innerwald (710m)

This morning, we leave most of our gear in the hut and head up the mountainside to the Spitzstein summit. Here we enjoy views across the Kaiser Mountains and beyond to the snow-capped mountains of Austria’s 3000ers on the horizon. Our descent takes us back through mountain meadows, stopping in a mountain farm for refreshment before collecting our packs and descending back to the valley.

We will travel back via bus and train early afternoon, returning to Munich for 16:30-17:00.

- Ascent: 536 m
- Descent: 921 m
- Distance: 15 km
- Walking time: 5 hrs

Lunch: Packed lunch/ hut snack

Each hut tour includes:

• Guided two-day hut tour led by certified mountain hiking guide, Ceri Temple
• Overnight stay in mountain huts (in private 2-4 bed rooms), bedding & breakfast included
• Pre & post hike mobility & stretching sessions
• Resources (Equipment lists, maps etc) for hikes
• Tour photo albums
• TFC Whatsapp group
• Taxi transfer between Bernau am Chiemsee and trail head on day 1

Not included (please ask if you need any advice):

• Lunches, drinks, snacks on tours
• Tips
• Personal insurance (travel cancellation insurance and personal accident insurance)
• Travel to/from tour start/end points

Timings: Similar start/ end times to day hikes

SUMMER HUT TOUR COST:

Cost: €349,00

Book WHut Tour 1 Summer

Dates: 30.- 31.01.2027 - 2 days 1 night

Step into the Bavarian winter wonderland with this two-day hut tour. This weekend is one of our annual highlights—it’s a chance to embrace winter’s magic, challenge ourselves in a supportive group of inspiring women, and experience the mountains in their most peaceful and enchanting season.

Accommodation: Priener Hütte rooms (4 – 6 beds).

Day 1: Sachrang 730 m – Priener Hütte 1407 m

On day one, we set off from the mountaineering village of Sachrang, following the best route for the conditions. If there’s fresh snow, we’ll strap on snowshoes to make our way through the winter landscape. Our trail winds through snow-dusted forests and mountain meadows, offering glimpses of the Wilder Kaiser and Chiemgau mountains. By afternoon, we reach our delightful mountain refuge: the Priener Hütte (1365m). Here, we’ll warm up with hearty mountain fare, relax and soak up the alpine atmosphere- embracing the simple joys of winter hut life.

Munich departure time: Approx 07:00

- Ascent: 733 m
- Descent: 57 m
- Distance: 7 km
- Walking time: 4 hrs

Day 2: Priener Hütte 1407 m - Sachrang 730 m

On day two, conditions will guide our journey. We will explore the local trails and winter wonderland around the Priener Hütte. Our descent takes us back through quiet alpine meadows and forests, with more views spanning south to the Wilder Kaiser Mountains.

- Ascent: 204 m
- Descent: 900 m
- Distance: 11 km
- Walking time: 4.5 hrs

This hut tour includes:

• Guided two-day hut tour with certified mountain hiking guide
• Pre & post hike mobility & stretching sessions
• Board, breakfast and dinner
• Snowshoe/ snow spikes, pole hire, avalanche equipment (if needed)
• Access to whatsapp group and tour photo albums.

Not included (please ask if you need any advice):

• Lunches, drinks, snacks on tours
• Tips
• Personal insurance (travel cancellation insurance and personal accident insurance)
• Travel to/from tour start/end points

Timings: Similar start/ end times to day hikes

WINTER HUT TOUR COST:

Cost: €359,00

Book Hut Tour 2 Winter

When booking a tour with 4elements it is vital that you have adequate valid insurance covering the activities included. It is your responsibility to arrange appropriate insurances and ensure you have read and understood the full terms and conditions of your insurance policy to ensure that you are covered for all activities you intend to undertake whilst on the trip, including all optional activities. We also recommend Travel Cancellation Insurance (Reiserücktrittversicherung) in the case that you have to cancel a trip for any reason.

Your Insurance Policy must fully cover you for medical expenses and emergency repatriation to your country of residence. Please ensure your policy includes medical emergency helicopter repatriation in the event of illness or injury -and covers the entire duration of your holiday. For ALL Trail Fit Hiking day and weekend tours it is vital that you are covered for mountain search and rescue. One of the best offers for this is included in annual membership of the German Alpine Club: Deutscher Alpenverein

If you are looking for insurance to cover a single hiking/ mountain tours (Wander- und Bergsportversicherung) or further insurances such as Travel Cancellation Insurance (Reiserücktrittversicherung), then we recommend the following provider for residents in Germany: Travel Secure

How fit do I need to be for these hikes?

- You can hike for at least 4 hours at a relaxed pace (3km/hr, 300hm/ hr)
- Previous hiking experience is an advantage but not essential
- If you would like to build fitness, our partner Evolve Fitness offers tailored personal training for building fitness for mountain sports.

Can I complete a trial hike?

- Yes, you can undertake one taster hike half-price to see if Trail Fit Club is for you
- If you book after this, the fee will be credited to the package

How do the hikes work?

- If you have registered for a package, you will be added to our 2025 Spring/ Summer WhatsApp group registration
- If you have booked a day hike, you will be added to the group the week of the hike
- Tour details will be shared in the group at the beginning of the week before the tour
- There you can organise travel as a group

Is travel included in the fee?

- No, unless specfically stated, travel is not included. We provide the details and you organise your way to and from the tour starting point
- We plan tours that are accessible by public transportation and can be covered by either the Deutschland Ticket or group tickets - e.g. Bayern Ticket, Regio-Werdenfels ticket. We will share this information in the tour information

What are the hike timings?

- In summer: Approx 07:00-08:00 departure from Munich and return approx 18:00-19:00
- Winter tours are generally a little shorter
- N.B. We recommend leaving evenings after a tour free for some well-deserved R&R and for a more relaxed day

What equipment do I need for the hike?

- You will receive complete packing lists for day and weekend tours upon booking

I can’t make all of the tours in the package, do I get a discount?

- The package includes all six hikes (N.B. the 4season package includes all 12 hikes)
- If you can’t make all six, you can calculate if it makes sense to book tours individually
- There are no discounts or refunds if you cannot make any of the hikes
- The package cannot be transferred to others

I have already booked a 4element’s trek, do I still get a discount?

- The package discount fee of 3% or 5% applies to the full price of the trek
- If you have already booked a 2025 trek the discount will be applied to your Trail Fit Club invoice
- N.B. If you already booked at a previously discounted rate e.g. earlybird offer, the difference (if greater) will be applied to your invoice

Can I book individual hikes?

- Yes, individual hikes can be booked subject to availability
- Day hikes will be available for booking from 1st April
- Individual hikes cost €80/hike (summer), €90 (winter)

More questions?

Get in touch with Ceri

Trail Fit Club is for you if:

• You want to get out of the city and explore the great outdoors in wonderful company
• You want to experience more that Bavaria has to offer without having to do any of the planning
• You want to get out more into the mountains but can’t find the people to head out with
• You want to be part of a group where the focus is the journey and not bagging summits
• You feel confused about where to start with hiking
• You want to get off the beaten track and explore deeper with peace of mind that you are in experienced and good hands
• You can enjoy great conversation as well as silence
• You feel worried about not having enough experience in the outdoors, the right gear etc.
• You want to connect and make friendships that last beyond the trail