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Speed hikes in Austria – #UnitedBySummits
Hiking Collection by adidas TERREX
16
Tours
106:34 h
157 mi
40,525 ft
Your heart races, you hear your breath and you can already see the summit cross high above. As you put metres of elevation behind you, the view becomes evermore fantastic and motivates you to pick up speed.
Have you ever experienced this feeling on your way up a mountain? Speed hiking is an approach to the outdoors that’s gaining popularity year on year. It's about covering long distances on technical terrain quickly and easily, with as little equipment as possible. You don't have to feel as though you should break into a run when the opportunity presents itself, like you would with trail running. This is more like hiking but faster, hence the name.
In this Collection, we’ve put together a selection of eight mountains with great views for your next speed hike in Austria. We’ve created two Tours for each peak – one easier and one more difficult – so there’s something for both novices and experts. This means you can decide what you feel up to depending on your fitness level or your mood on the day. If you prefer to climb at a leisurely pace, the Tours are also ideal as day hikes. No matter how you master the elevation gain, you’ll enjoy the same view at the summit. A sweaty ascent unites us – no matter the pace. We are #UnitedBySummits!
The mountain experience of speed hiking is not only about the sporting challenge, but also about enjoyment. On our Tours, you’ll immerse yourself in nature and experience Austria’s most impressive landscapes. You can find great tips for refreshments and possible route variations in the respective Tour descriptions.
We’ve also made sure that you can reach your hike by public transport. Some Tours are located on the outskirts of cities and are therefore perfect for a short break from everyday life close to home. Others, however, require a bit of effort to reach. Basically, we want to show you peaks that are equally suitable for top athletes and beginners so that everyone can reach the top together.
Depending on the length of the Tour and the altitude at the summit, you’ll need a change of clothes, water and provisions. Check the weather conditions before you set off and pack waterproofs if necessary. It’s best to take a light daypack that allows maximum freedom of movement, rather than a larger backpack. Lightweight hiking shoes are an absolute must to support your movements and train your muscles.
Our adidas TERREX Skychaser Tech Mid Gore-Tex model is perfect for speed hiking. The shoe is lightweight, gives you the necessary support in mountainous terrain and keeps your feet dry. It offers you the necessary comfort whilst supporting your speed and mobility. With the Skychaser, you’ll have more freedom of movement and you’ll notice that with less weight you are also much more dynamic. You’ll also benefit from lightweight poles, as they not only train your upper body but also support your leg muscles. On difficult terrain, they also help stabilise the body and, on the descent, they take the strain off your knees.
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Tours
- 03:487.64 mi2.0 mph1,275 ft1,550 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Many paths lead to the Hermannskogel. With this easier variant with 12 kilometers and about 380 meters in altitude, you hike from the district of Neuwaldegg to the highest elevation in Vienna and end your tour on the banks of the Danube in Kahlenbergerdorf, where you can have another one in one of the…
- 05:0810.3 mi2.0 mph1,925 ft1,925 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
On this 16.5-kilometer speed hiking tour with an altitude difference of around 650 meters, you will discover a completely different side of the Austrian capital right outside the gates of Vienna. From the Habsburgwarte on the summit of the Hermannskogel, incidentally the highest point in the city, you…
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- 05:059.32 mi1.8 mph1,050 ft1,050 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The Leitha Mountains are to the north of Eisenstadt, the provincial capital of Burgenland. The Buchkogel is the second highest elevation and a popular hiking destination. From the observation tower at the summit you have a wonderful view over the whole region. If the visibility is good, you can see the…
- 08:0414.6 mi1.8 mph1,800 ft1,875 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
This extensive tour through the Leitha Mountains in Burgenland takes you from Eisenstadt, the provincial capital of Burgenland, to Donnerskirchen. On more than 23 kilometers you collect about 550 meters in undulating ups and downs. The route is characterized by dense forests and a lot of tranquility…
- 04:356.59 mi1.4 mph1,650 ft1,625 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
On this shortened three-country tour, your speedy hiking tour takes you to the Plöckenstein, which at 1,379 meters is not only the highest elevation in the Bohemian Forest in the Mühlviertel in Upper Austria, but also in the South Bohemian region in the Czech Republic. The border runs over the summit…
- 08:5212.9 mi1.5 mph2,900 ft2,900 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
The Plöckenstein at 1,379 meters is not only the highest peak in the Bohemian Forest in the Mühlviertel in Upper Austria, but also in the South Bohemian region in the Czech Republic. The border runs over the summit. Just a few minutes from this point is another state border with Germany and the state…
- 07:2210.1 mi1.4 mph3,375 ft3,825 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
This somewhat easier variant of the speed hike Rennfeld ascent opens up the 1,629 meter high westernmost peak of the Fischbacher Alps in the Austrian Upper Styria from Sankt Jakob-Breitenau in the south-east. With the Postbus you can quickly get to the starting point of your hike. In Pernegg an der Mur…
- 08:3312.3 mi1.4 mph3,900 ft3,850 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
What could be more obvious than making a summit called "Rennfeld" the goal of a sporty speed hike. It starts in Bruck an der Mur in the province of Styria. The city is easily accessible by public transport. Without much ado, the ascent towards Pischkberg begins on a variant of the Central Alpine Trail…
- 06:538.67 mi1.3 mph2,300 ft3,025 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
This easy variant with 700 meters of ascent and about 14 kilometers distance to the 1,770 meter high Rossbrand, which is considered one of the most beautiful panoramic mountains in the region, starts in Filzmoos and climbs to the summit to finally end in Radstadt. On the way, you can enjoy a breathtaking…
- 08:2012.5 mi1.5 mph3,000 ft3,100 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The Rossbrand near Radstadt in the province of Salzburg is considered to be one of the most beautiful panoramic mountains in the region. From the Dachstein to the Bischofsmütze, the Gosaukamm, the Tennengebirge to the Hochkönig, the Hohe Tauern with the Großglockner and Großvenediger to the Radstädter…
- 07:157.80 mi1.1 mph3,350 ft3,475 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The 1,979 meter high Fraßen as the westernmost elevation of the Lechquellengebirge offers you a great view of the Rätikon with Sulzfluh, Zimba, Schesaplana and Panüeler, the Silvretta with the Piz Buin, Piz Linard and far into the Swiss mountains. In the north, with good visibility, you can even see…
- 09:3711.9 mi1.2 mph4,650 ft4,650 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The Hoher Fraßen near Bludenz in the federal state of Vorarlberg forms the westernmost elevation of the Lechquellengebirge. From the 1,979 meter high summit you have a great view of the Rätikon with Sulzfluh, Zimba, Schesaplana and Panüeler, the Silvretta with the Piz Buin, Piz Linard and far into the…
- 04:035.45 mi1.3 mph1,400 ft1,500 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
The somewhat less demanding ascent of the 2,166 meter high Dobratsch begins at the end of the Villach Alpine Road. At almost nine kilometers and around 420 meters in altitude, this variant is easy in terms of condition, but you should be free from giddiness and sure-footed due to the nature of part of…
- 08:589.69 mi1.1 mph4,000 ft4,100 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
The 2,166 meter high Dobratsch, Villach's local mountain, dominates the Gailtal in Carinthia. This sporty variant of the summit ascent with a total length of almost 16 kilometers and an altitude difference of around 1,220 meters requires a head for heights and sure-footedness. Even if the paths are well…
- 04:448.38 mi1.8 mph1,850 ft1,850 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Located between the Falzthurntal and Gerntal in the Karwendel, the easy-to-reach summit of the 1,562 meter high Feilkopf offers fantastic views of the Karwendel mountains, the Rofan and beyond the Inntal to the Kitzbühel Alps. If you want to slow down your quick step before the summit experience, you…
- 05:168.94 mi1.7 mph2,125 ft2,125 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
In order to be able to enjoy a top view in Tyrol, you don't have to climb the highest mountains. The best example of this is the 1,562 meter high Feilkopf on Lake Achensee. Located between the Falzthurntal and Gerntal in the Karwendel, the easy-to-reach summit offers fantastic views of the Karwendel…
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Collection Stats
- Tours16
- Distance157 mi
- Duration106:34 h
- Elevation40,525 ft
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