Walking in Austria

Explore the diverse and dramatic landscapes of Austria’s Alps with a guidebook that brings the best of the country’s walking routes within your reach. From gentle valley paths and scenic day walks to multi-day treks and classic hut-to-hut tours across the Rätikon, Silvretta, Stubai and Zillertal Alps, the Hohe Tauern and the Karawanken, this guide opens up Europe’s most walker-friendly terrain. Walking in Austria, written by expert author Kev Reynolds, is the definitive companion for anyone planning a walking holiday or alpine adventure through Austria’s mountains. Covering 101 graded routes ranging from short 3km (2 miles) rambles to challenging 120km (75 miles) treks, the book is designed for walkers of all abilities, with full descriptions, sketch maps and practical planning detail to help you choose walks that suit your experience and ambitions. Includes 101 graded day walks, multi-day treks and hut-to-hut tours from easy to more strenuous, giving you choices for every type of walker in the Austrian Alps Clear route descriptions and sketch maps accompany each walk to help you follow trails with confidence in Austria’s varied terrain Full details of over 100 mountain huts across the Rätikon, Silvretta, Stubai, Zillertal Alps, Hohe Tauern, and Karawanken, making hut-to-hut trekking straightforward Practical information on public transport, accommodation, gear and safety helps you plan logistics for your Austrian walking holiday Pocket-sized and lightweight, so you can add this guidebook to your pack without worrying about the weight Walk through alpine valleys, past glacial lakes and snow-capped peaks, discover charming villages and historic routes, and experience Austria’s welcoming mountain culture and hospitality. With reliable route coverage, transport details and mountain hut information in your pack, you can plan, explore and enjoy walking holidays across Austria’s stunning and varied landscapes.