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Austria Hiking Tours

Find out why Austria is undoubtedly among the top hiking destinations in the world by hiking one of its many long-distance mountain trails through the Alps.
  • The Alps cover around 60% of Austria’s territory
  • An abundance of long-distance treks like Adlerweg, Stubai High Trail, or Salzburger Almenweg
  • From beginner-friendly hikes to advanced treks on high altitudes
  • One of the most tourist-friendly countries in the world
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The Lech River Trail

10 days2/53/5

Follow the Lech River from its spring at Lake Formarinsee, crossing into Germany, and experience the unique blend of Austrian and Bavarian culture.

From 1.359 €/person
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Adlerweg Highlights

5 days3/54/5

Trek the most panoramic part of the famous Adlerweg, known as The Eagle Walk, from the Achen Lake to Innsbruck across five unforgettable stages.

From 1.195 €/person
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Stubai High Trail

7 days4/53/5

Journey through the Stubai High Trail on a hut-to-hut hike, traversing the stunning Stubai Alps and enjoying traditional Tyrolean hospitality.

From 1.395 €/person
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Comfort Salzburger Almenweg: Werfen to Bad Gastein

10 days2/54/5

Explore the first section of the Salzburger Almenweg, hiking from Werfen to Bad Gastein through picturesque mountain villages and their luxurious hotels.

From 2.239 €/person
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Adventurer’s Salzburger Almenweg: Bad Gastein to Obertauern

10 days2/54/5

Discover the second section of the Salzburger Almenweg, journeying from Bad Gastein to Obertauern, revealing scenic pastures, cozy huts, and unspoiled trails.

From 1.290 €/person
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Salzburger Almenweg Highlights: Obertauern to Werfen

9 days2/54/5

This final section of the Salzburger Almenweg takes you through hidden valleys, forested trails, and alpine pastures – ending at the historic town of Werfen.

From 1.190 €/person
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The Ötztal Trek Highlights

6 days3/53/5

Hike the Ötztal Trek's most stunning section, crossing high alpine ridges with panoramic views of the Ötztal Alps, including Tyrol's highest peak, Wildspitze.

From 890 €/person
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The Nockberge Trail

10 days4/54/5

Explore Austria’s ancient Nockberge mountains on a scenic hut-to-hut journey through a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, ending on the shores of Lake Millstätter See.

From 1.390 €/person
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The Dachstein Circuit

10 days4/53/5

Circumnavigate the stunning Dachstein massif, passing glacial lakes, ancient salt mines, and UNESCO World Heritage sites upon unforgettable high-altitude trails.

From 1.380 €/person
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The Salzkammergut Lakes Hiking Tour

6 days2/52/5

Discover the serene beauty of Austria’s Salzkammergut region, with easy lakeside hikes, gentle forest trails, and breathtaking views around Wolfgangsee.

From 1.129 €/person
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The Zugspitze Circuit

7 days2/53/5

Circumnavigate Germany's highest peak on the Zugspitze Circuit, a cozy inn-to-inn hike, exploring alpine gorges, crystal-clear lakes, and valleys.

From 1.049 €/person
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Stubai High Trail Highlights

5 days4/52/5

Tackle the five most mesmerizing stages of the famous Stubai High Trail, sleeping high in the mountains above the picturesque Stubai valley.

From 895 €/person
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Emperor’s Crown Trail

7 days3/53/5

Discover the Emperor's Crown trail on a 7-day hiking journey through Austria's Wilder Kaiser range, offering breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences.

From 995 €/person
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3-Day Adlerweg

3 days3/53/5

Journey from Innsbruck to Scharnitz on the shortened version of Adlerweg, embracing Tyrol's alpine wonders and historic trails in a captivating 3-day hike.

From 525 €/person
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Alpe-Adria-Trail: Grossglockner to Mallnitz

6 days2/54/5

Discover the Alps' heart on the Alpe Adria Trail: a journey through majestic peaks, historic sites, and serene pilgrimage paths enriched by local culture.

From 1.079 €/person
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The Glockner Trail

7 days3/53/5

Explore the Glockner Trail: A 7-day journey past Austria's highest peaks, through ancient glaciers, and into the heart of alpine wilderness.

From 1.189 €/person
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3-Day Hohe Tauern Hut-to-Hut Hike

3 days3/52/5

Explore Austria's alpine wonders on foot: a captivating 3-day journey through historic huts, Larmkogel's peaks, and Hohe Tauern's serene valleys.

From 539 €/person
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Grossglockner Guided Climb - Stüdlgrat Ridge

2 days5/54/5

Join our expert-led 2-day ascent of Grossglockner via the Studlgrat ridge, a demanding climb designed for experienced mountaineers seeking technical routes.

From 495 €/person
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Grossglockner Guided Climb - Normal Route

2 days5/54/5

Embark on a 2-day guided climb to Grossglockner's summit via the normal route, with expert guidance and majestic views of the High Tauern National Park.

From 435 €/person
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Grossglockner Winter Ascent

2 days5/55/5

Experience Grossglockner in winter via the normal route: a 2-day guided climb to Austria's highest peak, with the landscape transformed by snow and ice.

From 435 €/person
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Grossglockner Ski Touring

2 days5/55/5

Experience the thrill of a ski-touring ascent on Grossglockner, designed for off-piste skiing enthusiasts ready to conquer the Alps in winter.

From 425 €/person
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Grossglockner & Grossvenediger Guided Tour

7 days5/54/5

Join our guided tour, featuring summit attempts on Grossglockner and Grossvenediger, skill-building with local experts, and stays in cozy alpine huts.

From 2.190 €/person
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Why Visit Austria on a Hiking Tour?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Of course. We aim to make your decision as easy as possible. Therefore, we crafted several selections targeted at particular groups of hikers – Best for Beginners, Best for Advanced Hikers, Mountain Hikes, Pilgrimages, Classic Treks, etc. 


If you remain unsure and overwhelmed, you can fill out this form or book a call with us, and we can help you directly.

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Carly Leonard

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My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!

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Michael White

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I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.

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Roman Klymenko

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Very beautiful hike. I did not expect that Slovenia is so amazing.

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Dominik Schrotter

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We had a great day with Klemen on this hike, he showed us some lesser known spots/highlights of the southern part of the julian alps with a nice viewpoint at the end. 10/10 would book again

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Birgit Kindler

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We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)

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Gisela Irion

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Tina and her team gave me perfect support on my hut hike through the Triglav National Park in July. In particular, they had to cater to my specific needs twice, which they did for me with no problem. I once had to cancel at short notice before the start of the trip because my father was not feeling well, but then we found a solution and I was able to start the hike. Tina and team first canceled the huts immediately and then reserved them again for me. Even when my condition caused a little tour change again, I immediately had suggestions and these were immediately available in the Trip plans app. I liked this app very much because it was easy to handle and the huttohut-team gave a short overview how the daily tour will be and which highlights – mostly beautiful views – I will see“

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