2025-Oct: Croatia and Germany-Fall Foliage/Hiking Exploratory/Levels 1+ to 3

HikingOC Exploratory Fall Foliage Trip in Europe visiting and hiking Croatia and Germany. The longer trip will have Austria and Czech as wells.

RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person to discuss more about the trip!

Schedule will be Oct 11-20 or 9-29, 2025 (from 10 to 21 days)

General Rating/Difficulty: Levels 1+ to 3: pace, elevation and distance. CLICK RATING TABLE to read more about hiking skill levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

ESTIMATE COST, DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION OF SERVICES: To be Updated!
> > > Plan lodging and transportation your own, just join us hiking: $70/day or $350+/trip for coordinating fee (non-refundable deposit). Contact the host directly to get info***

> > > Estimate cost: including lodging, transportation, coordinating fee, but not including food and other expenses (may adjust from 5-10%+- after the trip after having the final cost on gas expenses): TBU for days/nights

> > > Advance deposit is TBU non-refundable and due by July 5, 2025. Payment after due date 10% more on deposit amount or depends on available spaces.
> > > CANCELLATION OF SERVICES: If you need to cancel, the deposit amount is non-refundable
> > > ***Cancellation 3 weeks or less prior to the trip, total estimate trip cost is forfeit.
The following EXCLUDING expenses:

1. Flights RT: $560+ or up depending on the time booking
2. Most meals
3. Optional activities

Allow $500+ (your budget) for meals, optional activities and other expenses/gifts

Itinerary subject to change due to weather condition.
Day 1: travel
Days 2-3: Frankfurt to Zagreb
Days 3-6: Croatia
Days 7-12: Munich and vicinity
Days 12-16: Czech
Days 16 to 20: Austria
Day 21: travel back

GOOD TO KNOW: Here are things you need to bring with:

1. To prevent Mosquitoes: Insect repellent (extra just in case)
2. Sunscreen (hot during the day, high in the 70s-80s)
3. Layer clothes (cold at night, early morning low in the 30-40s) and personal items needed.
4. Medication if you have altitude sickness
5. Hiking shoes, sandals, swimming clothes, we may stop by hot springs.

Ten Hiking Essentials https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234

REMINDER :
By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
>>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
***Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks and snake bites. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***