...had a good couple of sessions in Ehrwald. The walking is probably not the most spectacular of the ones I nominated, but the scope and variety is good for a week's base, and it is enjoyable by most standards. A number of the lifts from the valley are open in Summer, which makes for an enjoyable start and high-level traverse. Be aware that the traffic over the Fernpass can be diabolical on Summer weekends, but the road does at least bypass the main conurbations.
Frankly, if I had my own transport I'd head for the Ötztal after that (but I'm biased: it is a long term favourite). Different in character, but enjoyable.
Austria is, of course, somewhat more expensive than Germany, and I haven't found the Italian Dolomites that much cheaper (though I do like Val Di Fassa).
Another base worth a mention is Ellmau - the Wilder and Zahmer Kaiser are an "interesting" challenge, and it's very accessible from Innsbruck.
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