Walking Holidays in Austria - A Hike Through a Mountain Paradise

Setting off on walking holidays in Austria is relatively easy nowadays. All you need to do is get in touch with a specialised travel company, browse the packages being offered, and check out the destinations to see which appeals. But choosing the destinations is one of the most important parts of planning walking holidays in Austria. Here are a few insider tips on the most delightful places to explore this spectacular country on foot.

Winter in the Village of Bach

If you are on the lookout for winter walking holidays in Austria, you will definitely want to check out the village of Bach. The serene, snow-laden landscape of Bach is bordered by the Lechtal Alps and the Allgau Alps – making for breath-taking views of majestic mountains topped with snow-capped evergreens. Simply don a pair of snowshoes and you’ll be able to navigate through meadows and forests blanketed with pristine layers of snow. You can take lunch stops in quaint alpine huts to warm up for the next leg of your journey. The terrain is moderate to moderately hard at certain points, offering enough of a challenge for anyone up to the task of snowshoeing through the area.

Basking in the Stubai Valley Sun

The Stubai Valley is chock-full of alpine pastures, picturesque villages and wide hay meadows – making it an excellent destination for summer walking holidays in Austria. The natural beauty of the valley is astounding. The rolling countryside, bubbling streams, serene mountain lakes and awe-inspiring summits provide the perfect backdrop for walkers aiming to explore the valley. Making use of the valley’s extensive cable car system allows you to choose the hiking grade you want; meaning your experience can be as relaxing or as rugged as you want it to be.

Crossing the Alpe Adria

If you want to explore a lesser-known trail, the Alpe Adria trail is an ideal destination. Not only will you explore the classic high meadows, peaceful riverside walks and jaw-dropping vistas of mountaintops that make this an ideal destination for hikers, but you’ll also be treated to some stunning churches along the way, which makes the journey so much more satisfying. The best part could be stopping at the quaint Austrian villages for a hearty and satisfying meal after each leg of the journey. Going Trans-Alpine

Last but not the least is the most popular route – the trans-alpine leg from southern Bavaria into Austria and all the way to Italy. This is the route for serious ramblers who enjoy a challenge, while being treated to mountain top views of three whole countries. Since this route is particularly arduous, only those belonging to accredited Alpine associations can travel this path.

Tony Maniscalco is the Marketing Manager for Ramblers Worldwide Holidays. Join us on walking holidays in Austria to see the most scenic locations & landscapes at the best value prices. We offer over 140 guided group walking holidays in over 60 different countries.

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