With the country encompassing the largest portion of the Alps and mountains covering more than half of the country's territory, a better argument cannot be made for why Austria belongs among the top hiking destinations in the world.
Long-distance hut-to-hut hiking trails of varying lengths and difficulties, over 500 mountain huts managed by the Austrian Alpine Club, and an excellent network of ski lifts – Austria has everything to accommodate all hikers.
Furthermore, the diversity of its landscape is beyond doubt, ranging from the glacial vistas resembling the Himalayas of the Stubai High Trail to the green meadows with grazing cattle of Salzburger Almenweg and the lake-strewn region of Salzkammergut.
The four hiking-attractive regions, Tyrol, Salzburg, Vorarlberg, and Carinthia, cover the country's southern and western parts. With high-altitude sections comprising almost every trail, the hiking season mainly lasts from late June to late September.
The ultimate hiking experience in Austria usually includes sleeping in their rustic mountain huts. Albeit similar, they vary in capacity and comfort. On the other hand, alpine hotels and boutique guesthouses provide even more snug lodgings for those who prefer more commodities.
Additionally, Austria developed its tourist infrastructure to a high standard. Several regions, like Stubai Valley, have an integrated public transport system, including buses, trains, and gondolas.
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