Hike across Austria in 49 days – North Alpine Trail 01

The first stage of the Northern Alpine Path is long at almost 25 kilometers, but thanks to the easy-to-walk paths without massive climbs, it is a nice tour for "warm hiking". Starting from Perchtoldsdorf (alternatively Rodaun) you hike from the outskirts of Vienna into the idyllic Vienna Woods, then… read more

Stage 2 of the Northern Alpine Trail is relatively leisurely. That's why you can - if you want - include a detour to the summit cross near the Peilsteinhaus right at the beginning. Although it involves a short scramble, it definitely pays off. Then you hike down to Neuhaus with the castle of the same… read more

You get closer and closer to the Schneeberg on stage 3 of your adventure. For the first time you will also get a little more alpine air while you are crossing the Dürre Wand. This spectacle begins in the area of the Gauermannhütte on the Plattenstein, which you can reach from your night quarters via… read more

For the first time it’s going to be really alpine today: Starting from your overnight accommodation, the Fadensteig will greet you and let you climb steeply, in places exposed but well insured, to the Fischerhütte. Once there, the altitude meters are not quite over: you still have to climb a bit, then… read more

Before you head towards Veitsch tomorrow, you can discover the wonderful area of the Rax today. To do this, starting from yesterday's quarters, you climb up steep, partially exposed sections equipped with iron ladders to the Wachthüttelkamm. Concentration is required here, but you also have wonderful… read more

Stage 6 demands a lot of skill and stamina from you. On the twelve-kilometer tour, you not only master the main summit of the Rax, the 2,007 meter high Heukuppe, but also the challenging descent over the (insured) Gamsecksteig. Uphill over the Nasskamm to the Schneealmplateau you first reach the Lurgbauerh… read more

Stage 7 of the Nordalpenweg 01 starts high up at the Schneealpenhaus and ends at the bottom of the valley in the manageable Neuberg an der Mürz. To do this, you first climb uphill from yesterday's stage destination to the 1,903-meter-high Windberg, the highest summit of the Schneealm, and then always… read more

Woken up in the valley, stage 8 of the North Alpine Trail 01 is up again. Accompanied by a great panorama, you climb over the spacious Veitsch plateau up to the summit. This is not quite strenuous, but it can be mastered without extensive alpine knowledge. After you have thoroughly enjoyed the view of… read more

Have you been looking forward to a really beautiful alpine hike since the beginning of your adventure? Then you will particularly like stage 9! From the Graf-Meran-Haus you climb the Teufelssteig, which is quite steep, but - contrary to what its name might suggest - not difficult, down to the Rotsohlalm… read more

It's going to be alpine! On its 15 kilometers, stage 10 of the North Alpine Trail 01 lets you experience a summit with great views and then find a well-deserved rest in a cozy hut. First of all, you can master the alpine Graf-Meran-Steig. As steep as it is in parts, the landscape that surrounds it is… read more

With stage 11 you can expect a long but comparatively leisurely section of the Nordalpenweg 01. From the Sonnschienalm you start the long descent, which first leads you to the cultivated Androthalm, then to the banks of the lively bubbling Fobisbach. Through its valley, the Hinterseeaugraben, an impressive… read more

After waking up in Eisenerz, it is worthwhile to linger a little longer and take a look at the beautiful old town houses. Then you start hiking, after all, today there are again almost 19 kilometers ahead of you. Once you cross Eisenerz itself, with the beautiful Liebfrauenkirche. Then the path leads… read more

Today we are going up high again. On the 16 kilometers of the 13th stage, you have to master an impressive 1,740 meters in altitude. But don't let that put you off! Because, as always, you will of course enjoy the finest nature and wonderful views. But let's first take a forest road to the Schoderkreuz… read more

Without becoming too demanding, stage 14 takes you on its proud total length of 18.5 kilometers into the heart of the Gesäuses. From the Heßhütte you first descend to the mountaineering village of Johnsbach. Always in view: the imposing Hochtorgruppe. But whoever dismounts, as is well known, has to go… read more

Stage 15 again has a lot of lush green nature, but also one or the other dreamy town for you. From the Oberst Klinke Hütte you hike on a successful mix of roads and forest trails over the Kaiserau to Admont, where a famous monastery is waiting to be discovered in all its internal and external splendor… read more

A lot of water in all imaginable forms awaits you on the 23-kilometer-long stage 16 of the North Alpine Trail 01. Starting from the Bosruckhütte, the first water-rich highlight is not far: the Dr. Vogelgesang Klamm leads you over sturdy wooden ladders and stairs past thundering waterfalls and mighty… read more

So that you can digest the exertion of the day before, stage 17 of the North Alpine Trail 01 begins directly with a descent. But it is steep and can get slippery, so be careful. When you arrive in Vorderstoder, you make your way to Hinterstoder. It remains relaxing and flat with some really idyllic sections… read more

Ambitious hikers will love stage 18: While it is not too long compared to the previous sections, it requires stamina, concentration and surefootedness. But it also leads right into the impressive heart of the Dead Mountains. From yesterday's quarter you get to the Klinserschucht via a steep slope crossed… read more

Stage 19 of the Northern Alpine Trail is comparatively green and mild: Instead of over rugged rock, today you hike through alpine pastures, forests and lake areas. Starting from the Pühringerhütte, the section starts relatively comfortably. Sooner or later you turn right towards Salzofen and thus master… read more

Stage 20 is relatively long with a good 20 kilometers. But it's going downhill for a large part. At the end of it you have successfully crossed the Dead Mountains. Starting from the Loserhütte, you march once more through the unique landscape, past several rustic huts and always beautifully in the direction… read more