Gasthof Goldener Adler (Scharnitz)

The Lechtal is really two hiking worlds stacked on top of each other, and which one you choose shapes the whole trip. Down below, the Lech flows as the last wild river of the Northern Alps through the Tiroler Lech Nature Park, from village to village, gentle, well signposted with the white L of the Lechweg, and open to beginners, families and dogs alike. Up above stand the Lechtal Alps, with a high-level route, cirque lakes, scree and huts – proper mountain terrain for the sure-footed. Across the valley, the green Allgäu Alps rise, reached from Holzgau and Elbigenalp. There's no ski circus down in the valley floor, no gondola lift, but instead you get painted house façades (Lüftlmalerei), timber houses, a hiking bus and a short journey from Bavaria and the Allgäu: this is the quietest valley in Tyrol. An honest word up front: our bookable hut-to-hut tours in Tyrol start from Innsbruck; the Lechweg is one you organise yourself, and this guide explains how. With the Bookatrekking app you get pre-booked hut beds, a GPX track for every stage, and up-to-date weather for each location. This guide covers the different sub-regions, multi-day routes, day walks, difficulty, best time to go, accommodation, and an honest steer on which option suits you.

The Eagle Walk, known in German as the Adlerweg, is one of the most famous treks in Tyrol, Austria. If seen from above, the Adlerweg map resembles the silhouette of an eagle hovering in the air with its wings spread wide open, therefore its name. This famous hike runs from east to west through the whole of Tirol and encompasses 33 stages and 413 kilometers.Unfortunately, we at Bookatrekking.com don't have time for that either. Fortunately, you can hike the most beautiful stages of the Adlerweg easily from Innsbruck. There is no better starting point than the Capital of the Alps for your walking holidays in Austria. Completing the entire Adlerweg is a life goal for some hikers. Especially for Austrian hikers, tackling the 33 stages is high on the bucket list. Each stage has its own appeal of course and at Bookatrekking.com we know that a few stages stand out head and shoulders above the rest. In this blog post you will find the best options for the Adlerweg which you can also get to easily from Innsbruck.

Trekking through the Alps is more than a journey across mountain passes and valleys. It is an immersive walk through one of Europe’s richest natural environments, where altitude, climate, and geography shape life at every level. As you move through the landscape, the scenery shifts constantly, from fertile valley floors and dense forests to open alpine meadows and rugged, windswept ridgelines. What makes the Alps truly special is the close connection between nature and people. Alpine plants and animals have adapted to extreme conditions, while centuries of farming have shaped the land into a living landscape of pastures, trails, and mountain huts. Together, flora, fauna, and tradition create a dynamic environment that changes with the seasons and makes every day on the trail feel distinct.