Hiking
Altfinstermünz Hike: Walk in the Footsteps of the Romans
Follow an old Roman road from Pfunds through the Inn Gorge to Altfinstermünz, a restored medieval customs fortress on the border of Tyrol and Switzerland.
Hiking
Hiking
Zirbenweg Innsbruck – How to Easily Hike This High Alpine Trail
Hike the Zirbenweg above Innsbruck via cable car to Patscherkofel or Glungezer. Updated 2026 guide covering ticket prices, opening hours, bus routes 530/540, and trail directions for this short high-alpine route with Nordkette valley views.
Hiking
Is the Sulzenauhütte Trail Austria’s Ultimate Family Hike?
The trail to the Sulzenauhütte in Austria’s Stubai Valley is one of the most rewarding family hikes in the Alps. Follow the Wilde Wasser Weg past two waterfalls and alpine meadows to an overnight stay at this Austrian Alpine Club hut, with practical tips on parking, buses, booking, and the bonus side trip to the turquoise Blaue Lacke.
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Stubai Höhenweg: Stages & Hut Guide for a Successful Hike
Ready to tackle the Stubai Höhenweg? This guide walks you through every stage of the multi-day Stubai High Trail, from hut-to-hut distances and elevation gain to insider tips from a hiker who completed a four-day stretch herself — everything you need to plan a safe, rewarding trek through the Stubai Alps.
Hiking
Olperer Hut Hike: The Ultimate Guide to That Epic Bridge
The Olperer Hut hike rewards a steep 600-metre climb above the Schlegeis Dam with one of the Zillertal Alps’ most photographed spots: a suspension bridge framed by emerald water and jagged peaks. This guide covers the trail, getting there, hut food, and everything else you need for the hike.
Austria General
Hiking in Austria: Explore This Beautiful Country on Foot
Hiking in Austria is the best way to see this beautiful country and experience its traditions. There are thousands of hiking trails of all levels of difficulty across the length and breadth of Austria. Discovering […]
Hiking
Sound of Music Trail: Sing-a-Long Hike to the Prettiest Meadow in Austria
Find out how to hike the Sound of Music trail to the meadow where Maria and the children had a picnic and sang Do-Re-Mi above the town of Werfen in Austria.
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2 villages, 2 castles, 2 churches – 1 historic circular trail
A brochure for the historic circular trail between the villages of Volders and Wattens in Austria sat on my bedside table for two years. Until one perfect spring morning when my friend Petra and I […]
Alpbachtal Seenland
Why You Should Hike The Tiefenbachklamm in Austria
The Tiefenbachklamm or Tiefenbach Gorge hike in Austria is the quintessential hike in the Alpbachtal Seenland region near Innsbruck. The trail follows the Brandenberger Ache (river) where it cascades over rocks and dives deep into […]
Hiking
How to Hike the Geisterklamm for a Ghostly Walk from Austria to Germany
Geisterklamm literally means gorge of the ghosts. But don´t worry, the only scary thing about hiking the Geisterklamm is crossing the bridges where the Leutascher Ache (name of the river) flows up to 75 metres […]