In Tune – Body, Mind & Nature

What to expect

This hiking weekend takes us to the beautifully situated Priener Hütte in the Chiemgau Alps, renowned for its warm hospitality and excellent mountain cuisine. The hikes are easy and relaxed, with a slow pace that allows plenty of time to chat, connect, and enjoy the journey together. The Yoga sessions help bring body and mind back into harmony with nature, and there is ample free time to simply enjoy the peaceful mountain surroundings, unwind, and find new inspiration in the calm and clarity of the Alps.

Physical requirements

You need to be able to walk comfortably on narrow hiking paths, which are at times covered with lose rocks and tree roots, uphill for 4 hours continuously with small break every hour. You should regularly go on day-hikes to participate in this hiking-weekend. The yoga practice is gentle and is suitable for everyone - no prior yoga experience needed.

Please note that it is your responsibility to make sure that you are fit enough and able to participate in this trip. If you have never hiked with me before or are unsure whether you meet the physical and technical requirements or whether you have the right equipment, I’d be very happy to speak over the phone with you about the trip in advance. Please keep in mind that, no matter how the routes are rated, multi-day hikes in the Alps may feel difficult if you have not hiked in the Alps before.

Yoga

In the morning classes, we gently awaken the body with soft stretches, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the mountains. After our hikes, I guide you through relaxing yin yoga sessions, where we hold postures for longer to deeply release tired muscles and turn inward. The yoga practice is suitable for everyone – no prior experience is needed.

Service included

• Organised trip by a registered travel company
• Guided hiking by a fully qualified UIMLA & VDBS International Mountain Leader
• 2x hut nights in shared rooms including half-board
• 3 yoga & meditation sessions by a certified yoga teacher (CYT 500 hrs)
• Information package about the trip including a packing list

Extra costs on tour

• Transport to the start of the hike and back (Deutschlandticket is valid for most of the trip)
• Lunch and beverages during the trip

Optional

• Overnight-stay before and after the trip in Munich
• Transport to Munich

Accommodation

Priener Hütte is a simple yet cosy mountain hut. It is run by a lovely family that aims to provide a place where people can feel at home, come together, relax in nature and share moments of joy. To act sustainably and protect nature the hut relies on renewable energies, waste avoidance and separation as well as regional and seasonal products. For overnight stays, the hut offers shared bedrooms, which may be shared with other hikers if we don’t fill all beds, and the hut is fully booked. The hut has shared washing facilities and offers showers at additional cost. The hut serves buffet-style continental breakfast, and you choose dinner from their menu. Vegetarian diet is well supported on the hut’s menu, and it also offers one or two vegan dishes. The hut aims to cater for dietary restrictions; however it is not always possible given their simple facilities and remoteness of their location. If you have any dietary requirements, please let me know in advance.

Travel

Start: Munich main station at 7:30 am.
End: Munich main station at 6:30 pm.

We meet at Munich main station and travel together to the start of the hike on Saturday and back to Munich on Sunday. If you are not from Munich, it is possible and recommended to travel to Munich via train from anywhere in Europe. I can recommend a hotel for you the night before and after the trip, so you stay together with other hikers joining the trip. Munich also has an international airport, which is a 40-minute train ride from the main station. If you are deciding to travel by train, I am happy to assist with booking tickets. Please get in touch!

Programme

Saturday – Priener Hütte (1411 m)
6 km, ↑ 750 m, 3 hrs hiking, 4 hrs in total
We take public transport from Munich to Sachrang and start our hike on the wide dirtroad up to the hut where we arrive for lunch. After a nice break in the sun and checking into our rooms, we meet for a gentle Yoga class in the hut’s yoga room. The hut team pampers us with traditional bavarian cuisine for dinner and those interested meet me for a guided meditation in the evening.

Sunday – Geigelstein (1808 m)
5 km, ↑ ↓400 m, 2.5 hrs hiking, 4 hours in total
We meet early for a guided meditation and gentle yoga class. After breakfast we hike up to the peak of Geigelstein. This is optional, as we return to the hut for lunch. If you want an easy start to the day, you can also relax on the hut’s sun terrace until we return. In the late afternoon, we gather for a gentle Yin Yoga session. After dinner, I’ll guide you through a meditative Yoga Nidra practice, which is also known as yogic sleep. This deeply relaxing meditation will help you unwind completely and prepare you for a restful night’s sleep.

Monday – Walchsee (658 m)
8 km, ↓ 750 m, 2 hrs hiking, 3 hours in total
We start the day at a relaxed pace and meet after breakfast for our final yoga session at the hut. Afterwards, we hike down the wide dirtroad to Walchsee, where the lake awaits us for one last swim before we take public transport back to Munich.

Note that our hiking days may differ from the described programme due to weather and path conditions or the physical ability of the group.

Payment Information

Price: 395 €

A deposit of €150 is required within seven days of booking, with the remaining balance due 30 days before the start date. Payment in installments is possible; please contact me directly at info(at)shantitreks.com. Please note that the cancellation policy applies as outlined in the T&Cs.

Booking opens on Saturday, 15 November.