Majestic hiking along the Eagle Walk — Great Walks

The first stage of the Eagle Walk takes you to dizzying heights and majestic views. Your way on the wings of the eagle starts at the train station in St. Johann in Tirol, which you can easily reach by train. On your ascent into the mountains of the Wilder Kaiser, you will hike past two rushing waterfalls… read more

The second stage takes you over the narrow Klamml Felssteig even deeper into the Kaiser Mountains and to the highest mountain hut, the Gruttenhütte. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are absolutely necessary on this section. On the following long descent, which offers you the most beautiful views… read more

Stage three of the Eagle Walk begins gently until you reach the managed Walleralm. Right next door is the Stöfflhütte with home-brewed beer and a delicious Kaiserschmarrn. A challenging climb takes you across blooming alpine meadows to the wooden summit cross on the Hochegg with a wonderful view of the… read more

This stage rewards your renewed ascent into the beautiful mountain world several times with unique views. From Langkampfen train station you start the ascent and follow the path that meanders up the mountainside. At the high-altitude Almgasthof Höhlenstein you can catch your breath on the sunny terrace… read more

Your sure-footedness and a head for heights are required again today. After a short climb you will already reach the first summit of the day, the Ascherjöchl. From now on it will be challenging, because you turn onto a black marked, rope-insured path that takes you up to the promising Plessenberg with… read more

Crystal-clear, rushing streams are your constant companion on this stage. After you have left your quarters in Pinegg, you cross the cool Brandenberger and Steinberger Ache. A leisurely climb takes you halfway to the highest point of your stage, the Wimmerjoch. Here you can take a break on the green… read more

Today you dive deep into the Rofan Mountains. You hike for the first few kilometers over gentle meadow slopes on the long-distance hiking trail E4. Mighty rock formations and cliffs stretch up north. The clear forest path through the Schauertal now turns into a demanding climb that takes you to the Zireiner… read more

Spectacular views and several hearty inns and snack stations are waiting for you in this section. If you have stayed in the Erfurter Hütte, you start with a descent with the cable car directly to the Achensee. Otherwise you start your day's stage in the valley and hike on the shores of the crystal-clear… read more

On your ninth stage on the Eagle Walk, rugged, impressive rock faces accompany you on both sides. Today it won't be as steep as in the previous sections. You gently climb over meadows and through mixed forest to the Hohljoch and pass the Binsalm and Engalm. Again and again the panorama of the alpine… read more

Even on the tenth stage you stay in the wonderful Karwendel Nature Park and follow an old cart path through the valley. Flowering alpine meadows make the Alpine panorama even more unique. The Ladiz Alpe, a high plateau of the Engalm, which you passed on the previous stage, appears as if from a picture… read more

Today you can expect many meters of altitude - both up and down. On the way up to the highest elevation in the Karwendel Mountains, the Birkkarspitze with 2,749 meters, you need good physical condition and a head for heights. Before you go up to the highest peak, you cross the scree field-rich hose car… read more

The city is calling, because today you are reaching the state capital of Tyrol - Innsbruck. After leaving the Hallerangerhaus, the Adlerweg at the foot of the Großer Lafatscher leads you along the Lafatscher Kars. From here a steep climb over numerous switchbacks begins. You can take a short break at… read more

With the 13th stage you run the "head" of the eagle. For a relaxed day tour, hop on the bus or tram to Igls and take the gondola lift to the Patscherkofel mountain station. If you are still fit, you can of course also hike to the valley station. Once you have reached the Patscherkofel, follow the wide… read more

You can sleep in today because your day's stage is refreshingly short. With the Karwendelbahn or Mittenwaldbahn you leave Innsbruck's city bustle behind and start your return to the mountains at the Hochzirl train station. Only the first section is a bit steeper, but an impressive canyon opens up in… read more

After the relaxed day before, you get a little more thrill today. Your day begins with an ascent to the Eppzirler Scharte. Sure-footedness is an absolute requirement here. From here you have a particularly beautiful view of the large and small Solstein. You can reach the Eppzirler Alm with its small… read more

More distance, but less altitude difference. Along the crystal-clear Leutascher Ache you reach the picturesque Gaisbach valley. On the Ganghofer Weg you can enjoy the unique mountain idyll. The choice of places to stop for refreshments is great today, because the Gaistalalm, Tillfusalm and the generous… read more

Today you can make up your mind again - leisurely hike up the Grubigsteinbahn cable car to the summit house at 2,050 meters or give it your all and master the route on foot. It's up to you. We have prepared the second variant to give you the right overview. Whatever you choose, dense mountain pines and… read more

This stage will again be a challenge for your muscles and surefootedness. After leaving the beautiful Lorea hut, the path climbs steeply. You cross the Loreascharte at 2,315 meters and can climb up to the Loreakopf via a side path. Then it goes just as steeply down into the Heimbachtal. Scree and old… read more

The 19th stage is characterized by a few kilometers and a comparatively few meters in altitude. If you start from the ground, your daily walk to Hanauer Hütte will be even shorter. From the Anhalter Hütte you climb leisurely up on steel cables to the Steinjöchl with its wooden summit cross. From here… read more

Rocks, stones, gravel and rubble characterize this stage. On the less traveled route, you climb up to the Eastern Dremelscharte. To make the ascent easier for you, steel ropes are available in the narrow gorge. Again and again you will discover the turquoise-blue mountain lakes in the gray of the stone… read more