Explore Breathtaking Hiking Routes in Austria

There are many ways to explore a place, depending on the time you have available and the destinations you are travelling to. But when it comes to Austria, there is nothing more rewarding than hiking around its numerous attractions on foot. Walking holidays in Austria are the ideal way to experience the best and most intimate of nature and culture. While there are hundreds of things to see and places to visit in this lovely European country, the following sights should not be missed.

Take a Heritage Hike at Salzkammergut
Salzkammergut is a vast region with various points of interest, including the Dachstein Glacier. It's made up of around 76 glorious lakes with clear waters and clearly marked trails, and tiny picturesque villages. Due to its many cultural attractions, Salzkammergut was included as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1997. Those on walking holidays in Austria need to spend at least three days in Salzkammergut in order to experience the very best of the region. 

Guided tours range from village-to-village hikes, to overnight stays in select villages such as Bad Ischl and Abersee. A little tip for those who want to go hiking: an average hike in Salzkammergut may last up to three hours. It may seem long to some, but when you are in the presence of the wondrous natural beauty of the Alps, time becomes irrelevant.

Experience Complete Abandon at Alderweg
Alderweg is located in the province of Tirol, which was once known as the Land of the Mountains. From lush meadows to almost ethereal rivers, Alderweg offers visitors a unique experience of freedom amidst the splendour of unspoiled nature. Walking holidays in Austria are best enjoyed through guided tours, not only for safety reasons, but also because tour leaders usually know the best attractions.

In Alderweg, for instance, its appeal lies in knowing the exact spot in the valleys where you can marvel at the best views of the panoramic Alps, and the perfect place where you can sit back, relax, and just enjoy a tinkling mountain waterfall. You will also encounter plenty of wildlife, including rare species that you may get to see perhaps only once in your life.

Convergence of Past and Future in Innsbruck
Walking holidays in Austria aren't limited to hiking out on nature trips and scaling mountainsides. The country has a perfect balance of its past and the future, and this can be seen to perfection in the heart of the Alps, in Innsbruck. The city is simply fascinating, with its post-modern buildings standing alongside iconic architectural treasures such as the Golden Roof, which dates back to 1500 and is the city's most popular symbol. Millions of tourists visit this culturally rich city, but to truly drink in its majesty, the best way is to board the Hungerburgbahn, and head to the top of the Nordkette to overlook the city at night. It's a perfect culmination to a day (or a week) of hiking.

Tony Maniscalco is the Marketing Manager for Ramblers Worldwide Holidays. Join us on a holiday walking in Austria to see the most scenic locations & landscapes at the best value prices. We offer over 140 guided group walking holidays in over 60 different countries.

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