Jens Riese
Trail along a sunny ridge in the Bavarian Alps
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Schliersee Alps · 12–16 May 2027

7 Peaks, 7 Questions

Four days walking with deep life questions in a small group of peers, while climbing seven iconic summits of the Schliersee Alps.

4 days on foot ≈ 46 km · ≈ 3,150 m ascent Up to 12 peers Early bird until 10 Jan 2027
The journey

Walking changes how we think

An invitation to walk with deep life questions in a group of up to 12 peers: founders, young leaders and friends.

Hours on the trail, the effort of the climb and the quiet of the mountains open a space where deep questions can land, and where honest conversation comes naturally.

Dates
Wed 12 May 2027, 4 pm – Sun 16 May 2027, 11 am
Place
Schliersee Alps, Bavaria
Nights
Nights 1 and 4 in a private luxury chalet in Schliersee, nights 2 and 3 in mountain huts
Group
Up to 12 peers
Price
€1,350 early bird until 10 January 2027, then €1,500 per person, all inclusive

Nature & body

Long days on foot, open summits, mountain huts, sauna, water and fire: a deep reconnection with nature and with your own body.

Questions & peers

Seven deep questions, some given and some emerging, explored walking in pairs and in the whole group around shared meals.

Solo time

Time alone in nature to let the questions work on you, and to find your way into a deeper presence with who you are and a sense of your own path.

The route

From Neuhaus over seven summits to Geitau

7summits
≈ 46 kmtotal walking distance
≈ 3,150 mtotal ascent
Route map: Day 2 from Neuhaus over Brecherspitz (1,683 m) and Bodenschneid (1,669 m) to Obere Firstalm; Day 3 over Aiplspitz (1,759 m), Taubenstein (1,693 m) and Rotwand (1,884 m) to Rotwandhaus; Day 4 over Hochmiesing (1,883 m) and Ruchenköpfe (1,805 m) to Geitau.
Elevation profile over 46 km, from about 800 m up to the seven summits between 1,669 and 1,884 m, with nights at Obere Firstalm and Rotwandhaus.
Elevation profile, 0–46 km
Day by day

Five days, three of them on the trail

Day 1

Arrival

Arrival at the chalet in Neuhaus by 4 pm · welcome, intention setting and team building

Day 2

Brecherspitz & Bodenschneid

Neuhaus → Brecherspitz → Freudenreichalm → Bodenschneidhaus → Bodenschneid → Obere Firstalm

12 km · ~7.5 h
+1,300 m / −750 m
Day 3

Aiplspitz, Taubenstein & Rotwand

Obere Firstalm → Spitzingsee → Aiplspitz → Taubenstein → Rotwand → Rotwandhaus

16.5 km · ~8 h
+1,250 m / −850 m
Day 4

Hochmiesing & Ruchenköpfe

Rotwandhaus → Hochmiesing → Soinsee → Ruchenköpfe → Geitau · evening transfer back to Neuhaus, sauna ritual, fire circle

17 km · ~7 h
+600 m / −1,550 m
Day 5

Closing

Personal takeaways · closing circle · farewell breakfast · end at 11 am

Walking times are estimates without breaks.

On your own responsibility. Up to 8 hours and 1,300 m of ascent a day on marked mountain trails, with a few short, exposed passages and possibly snow in May. Good fitness, sure-footedness, appropriate equipment and a head for heights are essential. These are walks among peers without a professional mountain guide: everyone takes part at their own risk, with their own accident and rescue insurance.
Limestone summit above mountain pines Summit cross with a wide view over the Alps Mountain hut on a green alpine pasture
The offer and investment

All inclusive, from the chalet to the huts

  • Nights 1 and 4 in a private luxury chalet in Schliersee, including spa
  • Nights 2 and 3 in shared rooms in mountain huts
  • Vegan and vegetarian meals and all drinks throughout
  • All hikes and facilitated sessions

Travel to Schliersee not included.

Early bird · until 10 January 2027
€1,350
per person, all inclusive, plus VAT if applicable
From 11 January 2027
€1,500
per person, all inclusive, plus VAT if applicable
Jens Riese on a mountain trail with his backpack
Led by

Dr. Jens Riese

Leadership and founder coach, therapist, workshop facilitator and naturalist. Former Senior Partner at McKinsey and global Dean for leadership mastery. His work integrates ontological coaching, trauma work, somatic practice, leadership science, complexity thinking, nature, ritual, spiritual practice and real-life experience as a leader, entrepreneur, husband and father. Jens is a biologist by background and a passionate hiker. He lives in Schliersee with his wife Monika, where they host transformational workshops.

Get in touch

Reserve your place

Write me a few lines about yourself and your hiking experience. Book by 10 January 2027 for the early-bird price.

Write to Jens
Emailjens@riese.com
Phone+49 151 61478733