Austria
Description
Thinking of Austria evokes images of the Alps and trekking from hut to hut. Many mountain groups have their own "Höhenweg", high altitude hut to hut trail.
Less well known are the 10 Austrian long distance hiking trails. These trails cross all the country's majestic mountain ranges - Ötztal, Zillertal, Stubaier Alps, Hohe Tauern - but also pass through more pastoral and less touristic regions of Austria. Sometimes the trails coincide with European long distance trails.
Don't be mistaken: Austrian long distance trails are not for the feeble. Time and again the trails mean serious business, including glaciers and short stretches of scrambling on rocks (maximum Grade II). To complete a trail on foot can easily take several months. Varying in length from 400 to 1300 km, and combined with the considerable differences in altitude, these trails pose challenges to be reckoned with. So, compared to the French GR's, the Austrian long distance trails are on another level altogether. Make sure you master all skills of walking in high mountains: techniques of orientation, gear, surefootedness, stamina.
To keep hikers happy, after all we are hiking for fun, Austria has taken excellent care of lodging, food and drink. Wherever you go up into the mountains, you will find well managed huts, offering a comfortable bed, beer, and top meals you will never find down the valleys: all purely natural and 100% homemade. More than merely an overnight stay, this is enjoying!
Map
Trails
- AdlerwegGPX
- AlpannoniaGPX
- Alpen Weitwanderweg
- ArnowegGPX
- Berliner HöhenwegGPX
- Bodensee RundwegGPX
- Burgen und SchlösserwegGPX
- Burgenländische Pilgerwege
- Christophorus Rundwanderweg
- Dachstein-Tauern Panoramaweg
- DonausteigGPX
- E10GPX
- E4GPX
- E5GPX
- E6GPX
- E8GPX
- Eisenwurzenweg - 8GPX
- Gailtaler HöhenwegGPX
- GoethewegGPX
- KalkalpenwegGPX
- Karnischer HöhenwegGPX
- Karwendel Höhenweg
- Kreuzecker Höhenweg
- Lasörling HöhenwegGPX
- Lechtaler HöhenwegGPX
- LechwegGPX
- Mariazeller Wege - 6GPX
- MaximilianswegGPX
- Meraner HöhenwegGPX
- Nord-Süd Wanderweg - 5GPX
- Nordalpenweg - 1GPX
- NordwaldkammwegGPX
- Ostösterreichischer Grenzlandweg - 7GPX
- Rätikon Höhenweg
- Rupertiweg - 10GPX
- Salzburger AlmenwegGPX
- Salzsteigweg - 9GPX
- Santiago de Compostela Pilgrims WayGPX
- Südalpenweg - 3GPX
- Schladminger Tauern Höhenweg
- Sentiero della PaceGPX
- Stubaier HöhenwegGPX
- Sultan's TrailGPX
- Tauernhöhenweg
- Templar Trail
- Tiroler Höhenweg
- Traumpfad München-VenedigGPX
- Venediger HöhenwegGPX
- Verwall Höhenweg
- Via AlpinaGPX
- Via ValtellinaGPX
- Voralpenweg - 4GPX
- Weg des BuchesGPX
- Zentralalpenweg - 2GPX
Regions
- Allgäuer Alpen
- Alps
- Ammergauer Alpen
- Ankogelgruppe
- Ötztal
- Bayerische Voralpen
- Berchtesgadener Alpen
- Bodensee
- Bregenzerwald
- Chiemgauer Alpen
- Dachstein
- Defereggengebirge
- Eisenerzer Alpen
- Eisenwurzen
- Ennstaler Alpen
- Fischbacher Alpen
- Gailtaler Alpen
- Gesäuse
- Gleinalpe
- Glocknergruppe
- Goldberggruppe
- Granatspitzgruppe
- Gurktaler Alpen
- Gutensteiner Alpen
- Hochkönig
- Hochschwab
- Hohe Tauern
- Isarwinkel
- Julische Alpen
- Kaisergebirge
- Kamnik Savinja Alpen
- Karawanken
- Karnischer Alpen
- Karwendel
- Kaunertal
- Kitzbüheler Alpen
- Koralpe
- Kreuzeckgruppe
- Lechquellengebirge
- Lechtaler Alpen
- Leoganger Steinberge
- Lienzer Dolomiten
- Loferer Steinberge
- Mühlviertel
- Mürzsteger Alpen
- Mieminger Kette
- Neusiedler See
- Niedere Tauern
- Nockberge
- Pohorje
- Radstädter Tauern
- Rax-Schneeberg-Gruppe
- Rätikon
- Rieserfernergruppe
- Rofan
- Rottenmänner Tauern
- Salzburger Schieferalpen
- Salzkammergut-Berge
- Samnaun
- Saualpe
- Schladminger Tauern
- Schobergruppe
- Seckauer Tauern
- Seetaler Alpen
- Sengsengebirge
- Silvretta
- Steinernes Meer
- Stubai
- Tannheimer Bergen
- Türnitzer Alpen
- Tennengebirge
- Texelgruppe
- Tirol
- Totes Gebirge
- Tuxer Alpen
- Venedigergruppe
- Verwall
- Waldviertel
- Wölzer Tauern
- Weinviertel
- Wetterstein
- Wiener Hausberge
- Wienerwald
- Ybbstaler Alpen
- Zillertal
States
Mountains
- Ankogel
- Augstenberg
- Östliche Seespitze
- Äussere Schwarze Schneid
- Berliner Spitze
- Birkkarspitze
- Birnhorn
- Bliggspitze
- Breiter Grießkogel
- Daberspitze
- Daniel
- Dreiherrenspitze
- Dreiländerspitze
- Eisenhut
- Eiskastenspitze
- Ellmauer Halt
- Feuerstein
- Fineilspitze
- Firmisanschneide
- Fluchthorn
- Fluchtkogel
- Fuscherkarkopf
- Gaislehnkogel
- Gamsfeld
- Gefrorene-Wand-Spitzen
- Geierhaupt
- Glatthorn
- Glödis
- Glocknerwand
- Glockturm
- Granatenkogel
- Große Sandspitze
- Große Wildgrubenspitze
- Großer Bärenkopf
- Großer Geiger
- Großer Greiner
- Großer Hexenkopf
- Großer Hornkopf
- Großer Krottenkopf
- Großer Löffler
- Großer Mörchner
- Großer Möseler
- Großer Muntanitz
- Großer Priel
- Großer Ramolkogel
- Großer Sulzberg
- Großes Ochsenhorn
- Großes Wiesbachhorn
- Großglockner
- Großvenediger
- Gsallkopf
- Habicht
- Hintere Ölgrubenspitze
- Hintere Schwärze
- Hintere Spiegelkogel
- Hintere Stangenspitze
- Hintereisspitzen
- Hinterer Brochkogel
- Hinterer Brunnenkogel
- Hinterer Daunkopf
- Hinterer Seelenkogel
- Hochalmspitze
- Hocharn
- Hocheiser
- Hochfeiler
- Hochfirst
- Hochgall
- Hochgolling
- Hochiss
- Hochkönig
- Hochschober
- Hochschwab
- Hochstadl
- Hochtor
- Hochvernagtspitze
- Hochwilde
- Hohe Fürlegg
- Hohe Geige
- Hohe Veitsch
- Hohe Wand
- Hohe Warte
- Hoher Dachstein
- Hoher Eichham
- Hoher Nock
- Hoher Riffler
- Hoher Riffler (Verwall)
- Hoher Seeblaskogel
- Hoher Tenn
- Im Hinteren Eis
- Innere Schwarze Schneid
- Johannisberg
- Karlesspitze
- Keeskogel
- Kitzsteinhorn
- Klockerin
- Kreuzjoch
- Kreuzspitze
- Langtauferer Spitze
- Längentaler Weißer Kogel
- Löcherkogel
- Lüsener Fernerkogel
- Lenkstein
- Liebenerspitze
- Lizumer Reckner
- Malhamspitzen
- Mölltaler Polinik
- Mittlerer Bärenkopf
- Mutmalspitze
- Olperer
- Parseierspitze
- Petzeck
- Piz Buin
- Piz Buin Pitschen
- Puitkogel
- Quirl
- Rainerhorn
- Raucheck
- Rauhkofel
- Rötspitze
- Reichenspitze
- Reisalpe
- Rettlkirchspitze
- Rofelewand
- Rostizkogel
- Roter Knopf
- Ruderhofspitze
- Schalfkogel
- Schaufelspitze
- Schöpfl
- Schesaplana
- Schlieferspitze
- Schneeberg
- Schrammacher
- Schrandele
- Schrankogel
- Schwabenkopf
- Schwarzenbergspitzen
- Schwarzenstein
- Seekogel
- Sennkogel
- Signalhorn
- Silvrettahorn
- Similaun
- Sonklarspitze
- Sonntagshorn
- Stol
- Strahlkogel
- Stubaier Wildspitze
- Stuhleck
- Talleitspitze
- Turnerkamp
- Verpeilspitze
- Vordere Ölgrubenspitze
- Vordere Diemkogel
- Vorderer Brochkogel
- Vorderer Brunnenkogel
- Warenkarseitenspitze
- Wassertalkogel
- Watzespitze
- Weiße Spitze
- Weißeck
- Weißer Kogel
- Weißkugel
- Weißseespitze
- Weißspitze
- Westlicher Simonyspitze
- Wilde Leck
- Wilder Freiger
- Wilder Pfaff
- Wildgerlosspitze
- Wildspitze
- Windacher Daunkogel
- Wollbachspitze
- Zirbitzkogel
- Zirmkogel
- Zopetspitze
- Zuckerhütl
Links
Facts
Reports
Guides and maps
Lodging
Organisations
Tour operators
GPS
Other
Books
United Kingdom
- Styrian Thermal Region - Southern Burgenland - Styrian Vulkanland F&B WK423
- Thermenland Oststeiermark – Südburgenland area of eastern Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information. To see the list of currently available titles... Read more
United Kingdom
2021
- Austria F&B Alp and Hut-to-Hut Hiking Guide
- A comprehensive guidebook detailing walking routes in Austria. The 101 walks reflect the diversity of this popular region and cover Austria`s magnificent Alps - including the Ratikon, Silvretta, Stubai and Zillertal - as well as the Dachsteingebirge, Hohe Tauern and the Karawanken. Graded according to difficulty and ranging from short walks of... Read more
United Kingdom
- Kamptal - Zwettl - Horn - Langenlois - Krems F&B WK074
- Kamptal - Zwettl - Horn - Langenlois – Krems area of eastern Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of currently available titles... Read more
United Kingdom
- Graz Highland - Schöckl - Almenland-Teichalm - Stubenbergsee F&B WK131
- Graz Highlighands - Schöckl – Teichalm- Stubenbergsee area of south-eastern Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of currently... Read more
United Kingdom
- Saalfelden - Saalbach-Hinterglemm - Zell am See Kompass 30
- Saalfelden - Saalbach - Zell am See (No. 30), a detailed, GPS compatible map at 1:50,000 from Kompass with local and long-distance footpaths, cycling routes, accommodation, etc, printed on durable, waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper. This title has on the reverse an additional panorama map of the region.KOMPASS HIKING & RECREATIONAL... Read more
United Kingdom
2022
- Hiking by the Water Hiking Guidebook
- 75 best routes in Austria Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2022
- Wandelgids Wandern am Wasser Österreich | Freytag & Berndt
- 75 best routes in Austria Read more
United Kingdom
2018
- Innsbruck Mountain Adventures: Summer routes for a multi-activity holiday around the capital of Austria`s Tirol
- This guidebook presents 60 routes covering some of the best day walks, scrambles, hut-to-hut walks, alpine mountaineering, sport climbing, via ferratas, mountain-biking routes, road rides, city and trail runs and family activities the Innsbruck area has to offer. Ideal for a multi-activity holiday or for the keen amateur seeking a summary of... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
United Kingdom
2018
- Innsbruck Mountain Adventures
- Summer routes for a multi-activity holiday around the capital of Austria's Tirol Read more
Netherlands
2018
- Klimgids - Klettersteiggids Innsbruck Mountain Adventures | Cicerone
- Summer routes for a multi-activity holiday around the capital of Austria's Tirol Read more
Netherlands
2016
- Wandelgids Watzmanntrek | Conrad Stein Verlag
- Compacte Duitstalige wandelgids van de Watzmanntrek in nationaal park Berchtesgaden, met routebeschrijving, schematische kaartjes en overnachtingsadressen. Der Nationalpark Berchtesgaden mit dem berühmten Watzmann und dem Königssee gilt als eine der schönsten Bergregionen in ganz Europa. Der Watzmanntrek erschließt das Gebiet auf einer... Read more
Netherlands
2021
- Wandelgids Pitztal | Rother Bergverlag
- Uitstekende wandelgids met een groot aantal dagtochten in dal en hooggebergte. Met praktische informatie en beperkt kaartmateriaal! Wandelingen in verschillende zwaarte weergegeven in rood/blauw/zwart. Stiebende Wasserfälle; blaue Seen, schroffe, von Eis umlagerte Felsgipfel – dieser Traum für jeden Bergwanderer wird im Pitztal wahr. Im Pitztal... Read more
Netherlands
2017
- Wandelgids Großglockner Hochalpenstraße | Rother Bergverlag
- De ‘Rother Wanderbücher’ behandelen telkens de 50 mooiste wandelingen, die variëren van eenvoudige kindvriendelijke wandelingen tot routes die aanzienlijk meer ervaring vereisen. Uitvoerige routebeschrijvingen, een aantrekkelijke lay-out met vele kleurenfoto’s; niets aan duidelijkheid te wensen gelaten hoogteprofielen, kaartjes met de... Read more
Netherlands
- Bugaboo Dreams
- Take the snowiest mountains in Canada, add two Austrian immigrants, an army of adrenaline-addicted skiers (kings, queens, billionaires, average people and everyday ski bums) and throw a helicopter into the mix for an unforgettable story of mountain adventure.The tale begins when two childhood friends-Hans Gmoser and Leo Grillmair-leave postwar... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Bugaboo Dreams
- Take the snowiest mountains in Canada, add two Austrian immigrants, an army of adrenaline-addicted skiers (kings, queens, billionaires, average people and everyday ski bums) and throw a helicopter into the mix for an unforgettable story of mountain adventure.The tale begins when two childhood friends-Hans Gmoser and Leo Grillmair-leave postwar... Read more
Netherlands
2018
- Reisgids Capitool Top 10 Wenen | Unieboek
- - Top 10 van onder andere de beste restaurants, de mooiste bezienswaardigheden en de leukste winkels - Met de uitneembare kaart vind je gemakkelijk de weg - De schitterende foto’s brengen de stad tot leven - Compact formaat, ideaal om mee te nemen - Diverse wandelroutes leiden je door de sfeervolle wijken van Wenen Top 10 Wenen De reisgids is... Read more
Netherlands
2014
- Brandnertal
- 50 ausgew hlte Wanderungen in der Alpenregion Bludenz: im Brandnertal, Gro en Walsertal, Klostertal und stlichen Walgau. Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
2014
- Brandnertal
- 50 ausgew hlte Wanderungen in der Alpenregion Bludenz: im Brandnertal, Gro en Walsertal, Klostertal und stlichen Walgau. Read more
Maps
United Kingdom
- Ötscherland - Mariazell - Erlauftal - Lunzer See - Scheibbs F&B WK031
- Otscherland - Mariazell - Erlauftal - Lunzer See – Scheibbs area of eastern Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of currently... Read more
United Kingdom
- Danube Cycle Trail - Passau - Eferding - Sauwald - Schärding F&B WK432
- Danube Cycle Trail: Passau - Eferding - Sauwald – Schärding area of central Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information. To see the list of currently... Read more
United Kingdom
- Danube-Auen NP - Lobau - Hainburg - Marchegg - Gänserdorf - Bruck a.d. Leitha F&B WK013
- Danube-Auen NP - Lobau - Hainburg - Marchegg - Gänserdorf - Bruck a.d. Leitha area extending eastwards from Vienna to Bratislava presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other... Read more
United Kingdom
- Graz and Surroundings - Region Hügelland-Schöcklland – Gleisdorf – Weiz – Raabklamm F&B WK133
- Graz and Environs area of south-eastern Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of currently available titles in this series... Read more
United Kingdom
- Zell am See - Kaprun - Saalbach F&B WK382
- Zell-am-See - Kaprun - Saalbach area of the Austrian Alps presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information. To see the list of currently available titles in this... Read more
United Kingdom
- Gasteinertal - Wagrain - Raurisertal - Grossarltal F&B WK191
- Gasteiner Tal - Wagrain - Grossarltal - St. Johann im Pongau - Bad Hofgastein - Bad Gastein area of the Austrian Alps presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist... Read more
United Kingdom
- Wienviertel East - March - Thayatal - Mistelbach F&B WK014
- Wienviertel East - March - Thayatal – Mistelbach area of north-eastern Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of currently... Read more
United Kingdom
- Wachau - Welterbesteig - Nibelungengau - Kremstal - Yspertal - Dunkelsteinerwald F&B WK071
- Wachau - Donautal - Yspertal - Jauerling - Dunkelsteiner Wald area of eastern Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of currently... Read more
United Kingdom
- Vienna Woods F&B WK011
- The Vienna Woods at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of currently available titles in this series please click on the series link.Freytag &... Read more
United Kingdom
- Thayatal National Park - Kamptal - Znaim - Retz - Gars am Karp F&B WK073
- Thayatal NP - Znaim - Retz - Gars am Karp area of eastern Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of currently available titles in... Read more
United Kingdom
- Bohemian Forest - Mühlviertel - Lipno Dam F&B WK262
- Bohemian Forest - Mühlviertel - Moldau/Vltava Reservoir area straddling the border of Austria, Czech Republic and Germany presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist... Read more
United Kingdom
- Nebelstein - Gmünd - Weitra - Gross Gerungs - Weinsberg Forest F&B WK076
- Nebelstein - Gmünd - Weitra - Gross Gerungs - Weinsberger Wald area of eastern Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of... Read more
United Kingdom
- Faaker See - Ossiacher See - Villach - Dreiländereck - Unteres Gailtal F&B WK224
- Faaker See - Ossiacher See - Villach - Dreiländereck - Unteres Gailtal area of Carinthia presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of... Read more
United Kingdom
- Wechsel - Bucklige Welt - Bernstein F&B WK422
- Wechsel - Bucklige Welt - Bernstein area of south-eastern Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information. To see the list of currently available titles... Read more
United Kingdom
- Thermenregion Innviertel - Imber Moor - Kobernausserwald - Braunau - Burghausen - Marktl F&B WK431
- Thermenregion Innviertel - Imber Moor - Kobernausserwald - Braunau - Burghausen – Marktl area of central Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.... Read more