Top Things to do in Austrian Alps
Top Hotels in Austrian Alps
- 1. Das Hohe Salve Sportresort
- 2. Hotel&Villa Auersperg
- 3. Hotel Imlauer & Brau
- 4. Alpinhotel Berghaus Spa & Berghaus Suites
- 5. DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort
- 6. H+ Hotel Salzburg
- 7. Hotel Garni Frauenschuh
- 8. Hotel Bristol Salzburg
- 9. Aqua Dome Hotel
- 10. Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt, Salzburg
Top 10 Hiking Trails in Austrian Alps, Austrian Alps
The majestic Austrian Alps stretch across the country, an awe-striking area of Ice Age valleys, verdant heaths and alluvial cones within Europe's largest national park, 700-square-mile Hohe Tauern. Taking in the dramatic cities of Salzburg and Innsbruck and the beautiful province of Tirol, home to spectacular skiing and hiking, as well as Gross Glockner, Austria's highest peak, and some of the world's best winter and summer sports playgrounds, the Austrian Alps are an outdoor lover's paradise.
Restaurants in Austrian Alps
1. Gletscherweg Innergschloss
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Globalexplorernl - Utrecht, The Netherlands
This Gletscherweg is an amazing round trip from the bottom of the Innergschloss valley, going through the forrest alongside a big powerfull waterfall up to some lakes and eventually to boulders and the glacier, to then return on the other side back to the valley. To get to this hike, you can park (or get a bus to the parking area) at Matreier Taurnhaus and then either walk up to Innergschloss (3 hours return) or take a taxi or carriage to Innergschloss. They go all the time in the summer, so no need to make a reservation. Then once up at Innergschloss, you hike about 25 minutes through a flat valley to the start of the loop, which is 4 hours back to the valley. So in total, around 5 hours from the place you can get to with public transport, or around 8 hours from the Matreier Taurnhaus. You can hike very close to the glacier and the views are amazing there! The last bit you have to be a bit more steady on your feet as there is some clambering up boulders, but kids were doing it too, so take it easy and you will be fine.
2. Der Gasteiner Hoehenweg
3. Panoramaweg Solden Vent
4. Wilde Wasser Weg
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By carolynl756 - San Diego, United States
This trail begins at the drainage from the Stubaital Glacier and follows the rushing waters downhill. One highlight is the Grawa waterfall that you pass after one hour of hiking. We encountered cows and goats on the trail, which added to the experience. There are strategically placed eating places along the way in case you need refreshment. It is a friendly trail that is suitable for all.
5. Kufsteinerland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By 922annalisaw
I ended up hiking in Austria on my 35th birthday. It was challenging, but worth the experience. Beautiful place.
6. Berwang
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
7. Walking Trails
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By SusanneNZ2017 - Auckland, New Zealand
I have been visiting Mayrhofen Summer and Winter since 1980’s. The walking trails are brilliant. Easy to follow, regular stopping places to admire the view, different levels of ability. It is fun catching the bus to Branberg then walking back down along the Zillertal valley.
8. IKARUS Hoehenrundweg
9. Lammerklamm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By michaeljensen88 - Troy, United States
The Lammerklamm Gorge is must see/do if you are an outdoors person. We had the pleasure of vacationing in Salzburg, Austria this year and made explicit plans to visit this site before we arrived. While the views and scenery are astounding be advised that the pathway (if you take the full hour pathway) is narrow along the gorge and involves lots of ups and down and so you MUST wear good gripping shoes or hiking boots - I also recommend hiking sticks if you have them as it will save your legs and back! The views up and down the gorge as you walk along are just amazing and to hear the rushing water is very soothing. We were there right when it opened so there were only a couple of other people so there was not a lot of ambient noise to drown out the sound of the water which made it even better. It was well worth the trip to visit this famous site and I highly recommend it to my fellow travelers who are visiting this region of Austria.
