This post was long due 😴 & no. 7 is certainly the This post was long due 😴 & no. 7 is certainly the best! Save it for your summer in the Alps and around Munich 📩

✨ My TOP day & weekend trips from Munich✨

1️⃣ Plansee, Austria 🇦🇹
Crystal-clear lake, peaceful vibes, and perfect for a swim! Distance: ~1.5 hrs from Munich.

2️⃣ Dalfazer Waterfall, Austria 🇦🇹
One of the most impressive waterfalls in Tirol, plus epic views over Achensee. Distance: ~1.5 hrs.

3️⃣ Schrecksee, Germany 🇩🇪
A tough hike, but that turquoise alpine lake at the top is so worth it — one of Germany’s most beautiful spots! Distance: ~2 hrs.

4️⃣ Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany 🇩🇪
A fairy-tale medieval town that feels like stepping into a storybook. Perfect for wandering around with a coffee. Distance: ~2.5 hrs.

5️⃣ Zittauer Hütte hike, Austria 🇦🇹
A glacier-fed lake surrounded by dramatic peaks — a must for mountain lovers. Distance: ~2.5 hrs.

6️⃣ Archenkanzel viewpoint, Germany 🇩🇪
The best view of Königssee from above, seriously breathtaking! Distance: ~2 hrs.

7️⃣ Dolomites, Italy 🇮🇹
Nothing beats the jagged peaks of the Dolomites — ultimate bucket-list vibes. Distance: ~3.5 hrs.

8️⃣ Stöhrhaus, Berchtesgaden, Germany 🇩🇪
A sunrise spot above the clouds with insane views of the Watzmann. Distance: ~2 hrs.

Hi! I’m Sophia, the face behind @thealwayswanderer — a vanlife girl at heart, outdoor enthusiast, and your go-to guide for finding hidden gems away from the crowds. I live in Munich and spend every free moment hiking, exploring alpine lakes, or chasing waterfalls🙃

💬 Let me know which one is already on your bucket list or which you’re adding right now!

✨ Want to plan these trips in detail? Check out my full blog guide where I share exact hiking routes, tips, parking, best times to visit, and hidden photo spots! Link in bio 🌲✨

📌 Save & share this post to inspire your next adventure. See you out there! 🚐💨
Tre Cime di Lavaredo in the Dolomites, Italy 🇮🇹 on Tre Cime di Lavaredo in the Dolomites, Italy 🇮🇹 on a moody day in July 🙃 

Who has already been here? 🤗
Staying overnight at the 📍Zittauer Hütte was one o Staying overnight at the 📍Zittauer Hütte was one of the highlights of the summer - it is at 2328m altitude and one of the few mountain huts where bringing a dog is allowed 🫶🙃
(In fact, with a dog you are guaranteed a room of your own so it’s even an advantage 😀)

Save it for your Alps bucketlist and hurry up because the summer is almost over 🤷‍♀️🥲

1. Unterer Gerlossee and the Zittauer Hütte
2. Fun transition as we reach the hut with @ashatravelss 
3. Late afternoon, as the day hikers leave, it gets empty around the hut 
4. The rooms are very cozy and spacious
5. From the hut, we continued the hike upwards and found a river at around 2600m
6. Boards games night at the Hütte :)
7. 30 minutes from the hut, there is another lake
8. My family 🙃

The hut is located in the Zillertal Alps, and anywhere you see around are waterfalls and lakes. We saw marmots too 🙃
Circular Hike around Plansee, Tirol 🇦🇹 Still can’t Circular Hike around Plansee, Tirol 🇦🇹
Still can’t believe it took me 7 years of living in Munich to finally do this hike… and it did not disappoint!

This route is perfect when you want to spend time in nature without tackling steep elevation—just stunning alpine views and crystal-clear water all the way.

🥾Hike Details:
• Starting Point: Parkplatz am Plansee (6€ day ticket)
• Distance: 14.5 km
• Duration: ~3.5 hrs (without breaks)
• Elevation Gain: Minimal
• Dog/Kid Friendly: Yes
• Water: One natural water spring along the way
• Extras: 9.5 km of lakeside trail = plenty of swimming opportunities on hot days!

Save this for your next sunny weekend adventure!

#plansee #tirol #austriahiking #hikingadventures #munichdaytrip #lakehike #dogfriendlyhike #alpineescape #planseewanderung
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