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Alpine idyll & summit adventures – hiking holidays in Tyrol
Hiking Collection by Ferien in Österreich
12
Tours
49:30 h
85.2 mi
20,550 ft
Hiking holidays in Tyrol — you will find alpine idyll and summit adventures at every step.
We have picked twelve hikes for you to explore the majestic mountains of Tyrol. You will visit the mountain peaks around Innsbruck and venture into the remote valleys near Seefeld, marvel at the Breathtaking views at the Hohe Tauern and discover the Dolomites in East Tyrol. In the region around Lake Achensee, you will find the largest lake in Tyrol and solitary mountain peaks. To the east, the adventurous peaks of the Kaisergebirge and Kitzbühel Alps await. No matter which way you turn – your hiking wishes will come true in Tyrol.
Innsbruck is not only the capital and cultural center of Tyrol but also a perfect starting point for fantastic hiking routes. The Patscherkofel, the Karwendel, the Mieminger Kette and the Sellraintal can all be reached by bus and train and offer first-class hiking. Our routes take you along the Zirbenweg and up to the Wankspitze. You can find more inspiration here: to.austria.info/wandernregioninnsbruck.
The town of Seefeld is surrounded by the Karwendel, Mieminger Kette and Wetterstein mountains and makes an excellent basecamp for your mountain hikes. All around the city, you will find untouched alpine valleys, steep mountain peaks, and impressive gorges. We have chosen the pleasant Ganghofer Weg in the Gaistal and the wildly romantic Gleirschklamm canyon for you. You can find even more routes at to.austria.info/wandernseefeld.
To the east of Innsbruck, you can explore Achensee, the largest lake in Tyrol. The area around the lake is a fantastic hiking destination. Here, you can hike along the water’s edge, explore the surrounding valleys, and enjoy stunning views over Lake Achensee from the mountains. Our two hiking routes will guide you along the lakeshore and to mount Juifen’s summit. You can find more hikes at to.austria.info/wandernachensee.
At the foot of the famous Kaisergebirge in Tyrol lies the town of St. Johann. Here, you can set up camp for your mountain hikes in the “Wilder Kaiser”. To give you a taste of the untouched mountain landscape, you will first hike up the Stripsenjoch and through the rocky Teufelsgasse gorge. You can discover even more exciting mountain hikes at to.austria.info/wandernstjohanntirol.
Kitzbühel is known above all as a winter sports resort — but the surrounding mountains are also a great destination for your hiking holidays in summer. Several mountain railways make the summits easily accessible for families and leisurely hikers, while sporty mountaineers can hike directly from the valley to the summit. On our hikes, you will treck to Schwarzsee and around the Kitzbüheler Horn. You can find more hikes at to.austria.info/wandernkitzbuehel.
With the glaciated peaks of the Hohe Tauern in the north and the breathtaking Carnic Ridge in the south — East Tyrol is an Eldorado for summit climbers. Countless mountain huts and various mountain ranges invite you to day-long exploration hikes. We have chosen two fantastic day routes to get you started: the summit tour to Speikboden and the ascent to the newly renovated Sillianer Hütte. You can find even more mountain adventures at to.austria.info/wandernosttirol.
And where will you stay during your hiking holidays? The Austrians have prepared just the right thing for you: hiking hotels (“Wanderhotels”). These hotels are specialized in catering to nature lovers and are located in the most beautiful hiking regions. Here, you can get practical tips for your hikes and start walking from your doorstep. You can find the hiking hotels at to.austria.info/wanderhotels.
Austria by train: travelling comfortably — arriving rested. There is a train every two hours between 06.40 and 18.40 from Zurich to Austria. Early bookers benefit from particularly inexpensive economy tickets which are available online. You can find information and timetables, as well as book your ticket, here: sbb.ch/oesterreich.
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Tours & Highlights
- Intermediate02:486.24 mi2.2 mph575 ft575 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The Gaistal between the Wetterstein Mountains and the Mieminger chain is a real natural gem. Extensive forests, rushing streams, beautiful mountain meadows and cozy alpine huts - the perfect alpine idyll. The best thing: on Ganghofer Weg - named after the home writer Ludwig Ganghofer - families and pleasure…
- Intermediate02:324.48 mi1.8 mph600 ft375 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The Zirbenweg on the Patscherkofel - the Innsbrucker Hausberg - is already a true classic among the hiking trails in Tyrol. The cable car takes you from Igls up to the Patscherkofel and from there you have a wonderful view through the largest pine forest in the Alps. The starting point of the hike, the…
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- Intermediate03:388.30 mi2.3 mph375 ft300 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The Achensee is the largest lake in Tyrol - and according to the Tyrolean, the most beautiful in the Alps. Deeply cut, it lies between the towering mountains and offers from every point on its shore a magnificent sight. While the Achensee road runs along its eastern shore, you can hike on the opposite…
- Difficult07:1813.2 mi1.8 mph3,450 ft3,450 ftExpert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
The Tyrolean peaks without cable car connection are often particularly lonely and quiet - the Juifen in the Achensee region is no exception. 1,050 vertical meters in the climb are a small challenge, but thanks to very good hiking trails, the tour is quite suitable for occasional hikers - then you just…
- Intermediate02:465.19 mi1.9 mph1,125 ft1,125 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Wonderful mountain panoramas, a small gorge, cozy mountain huts and still a manageable route? This unique combination makes the hike through the Teufelsgasse a real pleasure trip. This family-friendly tour begins at the paid trail parking lot in Hinterberg.
On a barely traveled road, you hike uphill over…
- Difficult06:2110.6 mi1.7 mph3,650 ft3,650 ftExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The Speikboden is a magnificent view summit high above the Defereggental. A whopping 1,100 vertical meters in the ascent ensure that the summit is not visited too often and thus you can enjoy the view of the mountains of East Tyrol with wonderful tranquility up here. The starting point, St. Veit in Defereggental…
- Intermediate02:273.78 mi1.5 mph1,600 ft1,600 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
After a long renovation period, the Sillianer Hütte on the Karnish ridge 2019 opens its doors again - a good reason for you to pay a visit to the hut. Our route takes you from the Leckfeldalm over a moderate 500 meters to the ridge and thus to the hut. Thanks to good hiking trails, the tour is also suitable…
- Difficult04:209.35 mi2.2 mph975 ft975 ftExpert Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
West of Scharnitz, in the middle of the Karwendel, the Isar springs. On its way through the mountains it merges with the Gleirschbach - and just at the confluence of the two streams you can visit a wild and romantic gorge: the Gleirschklamm. Starting point of the tour is Scharnitz train station, which…
- Difficult05:406.78 mi1.2 mph3,225 ft3,225 ftExpert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
With its rugged rocky peaks, the Mieminger chain is a true Eldorado for mountain lovers. While many of the mountain peaks are reserved for experienced mountaineers, you can safely climb the Wankspitze as an occasional alpine hiker. With almost 1,000 vertical meters in the ascent and descent, a good condition…
- Difficult05:547.26 mi1.2 mph2,875 ft2,900 ftExpert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
The Wilde Kaiser is one of the most prominent mountain groups in Tyrol. Lonely, rugged peaks and pristine valleys make the mountains a true hiking paradise. This varied tour takes you from the Kaiserbachtal up to the Stripsenjoch and then over a scenic ridge path to Feldberg. Even if the Feldberg seems…
- Difficult02:493.56 mi1.3 mph1,350 ft1,400 ftExpert Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
The Kitzbüheler Horn towers over Kitzbühel and St. Johann in the Tyrolean sky. Thanks to the cable car, you can easily and quickly get up to the summit and can go up here on promising hikes. The most beautiful - and also the most exciting - is the Horn-Gipfel-Höhenweg. Rope-insured sections, breath-taking…
- Intermediate02:576.48 mi2.2 mph750 ft725 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Between your summit tours, do you ever feel like a pleasurable valley hike? Then take a look at our Three Lakes Hike in Kitzbühel. From the center you wander gently up and down through the small districts of Kitzbühel, across wide meadows and three romantic forest lakes. A rest with Tyrolean home cooking…
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Collection Stats
- Tours12
- Distance85.2 mi
- Duration49:30 h
- Elevation20,550 ft
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