Alpe-Adria-Trail: Grossglockner to Mallnitz
STARTING POINT
Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe
FINISH POINT
Mallnitz
DURATION
6 days / 5 nights
SEASON
From June to September
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Inn-to-Inn
PRICE
From 1079€/person
- Traverse past Austria's highest peaks like Grossglockner, and witness the majestic beauty of the Pasterze Glacier
- Discover the rich tapestry of history and legend in Heiligenblut of gold miners and ancient relics
- Experience the harmony of nature and culture at the traditional mountain farming landscapes of Apriach
- Embrace the serene spirituality of Austria's highest pilgrimage church at Marterle
- Marvel at the engineering and historical allure of ancient gold mining trails
- Witness the awe-inspiring Jungfernsprung waterfall and the landscapes of the Hohe Tauern National Park
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
Head on a breathtaking journey through the heart of the Alps with our meticulously curated Alpe Adria Trail adventure, spanning the first six enchanting stages, and discover the soul-stirring beauty and profound history of the region.
From the shadow of the Grossglockner, Austria's towering sentinel, to the tranquil waters of Lake Sandersee, each step on this trail unveils natural wonders that leave you in awe.
Marvel at the mighty Gößnitz Waterfall and tread softly past the serene Briccius Chapel, where legends of healing and history whisper in the mountain air.
Journey through the heart of Hohe Tauern National Park, where the legacy of mountain farming and gold mining enriches the landscape. The trail leads you past ancient mills in Apriach, silent sentinels of a bygone era, and through Döllach, where the past lives in harmony with the present.
Ascend to Marterle, Austria's highest pilgrimage church, and feel the spiritual resonance that permeates this sacred ground. The trail offers a glimpse into the soul of a region defined by faith, beauty, and the relentless passage of time.
As you immerse yourself in the stunning vistas and rich history of the Alps, we ensure a hassle-free journey every step of the way.
Our comprehensive service includes booking your accommodations in the most charming and comfortable locations along the trail and providing a personalized digital guidebook with all the essential details about your tour.
We also deliver GPS navigation through a user-friendly phone app to guide you through each scenic path and ensure round-the-clock support during your hike.
We've taken care of all the logistics so you can fully engage with the beauty and spirit of the Alpe Adria Trail, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
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!!!
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.
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 :)
Self-Guided
On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.