The Traumpfad, 'Dream Way', a classic trek across the eastern Alps
Guidebook to Der Traumpfad, 'Dream Way', through Germany and Italy, 570km from Munich to Venice across some of the best scenery in the Alps. Split into 30 stages, the guide also describes 5 alternate stages and a day's via ferrata in the Dolomites. Includes full information and accommodation lists needed for the trek.

Explore a classic Alpine adventure across three countries on a long-distance trek that links the Bavarian heartland with Italy’s iconic lagoon city. From Munich’s Marienplatz to the Piazza San Marco in Venice, the Dream Way (Der Traumpfad) traverses some of the most stunning high-mountain scenery in the eastern Alps, with varied landscapes ranging from the Karwendel and Zillertal Alps to the dramatic Dolomites.

Trekking Munich to Venice: The Traumpfad, ‘Dream Way’ is your essential guidebook for planning and undertaking this remarkable 570 km (354 mile) Alpine journey. Written by experienced trekker John Hayes, this guide combines detailed stage descriptions with practical advice on accommodation, logistics, terrain, and seasonal considerations so you can walk with confidence and enjoyment.

• The guidebook includes comprehensive stage-by-stage route descriptions covering Munich to Venice in 30 sections, with practical distances and expected walking times for itinerary planning
• Five alternate stages and an optional via ferrata day in the Dolomites are described, offering flexibility and scenic variety for those with a head for heights
• GPX files and mapping (1:100,000 plus larger urban maps) are included to support confident navigation and route planning
• Detailed accommodation, refreshment, transport and resupply information for each stage and in key centres like Hall, Pfunders, Alleghe, and Belluno, making daily logistics easier to manage
• Planning and preparation advice from an expert, including best seasons to go, walking times, difficulty, terrain types, and how to get the most from mountain huts and local facilities

Walking the Dream Way is an immersive, unforgettable month-long experience that blends challenging Alpine terrain with cultural richness and varied landscapes; the perfect trail for walkers with reasonable fitness. This guidebook provides the insight, detail, and inspiration to help you take on one of the Alps’ most iconic routes with confidence.