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🥾 Discover Austria’s Most Iconic Trails — Without Worrying About Bookings or Routes, Even If It’s Your First Alpine Trek

Hiking in Austria. A hiking holiday in Austria is a great way to relax and enjoy nature. In Austria, there is a wide range of hiking tours of three, four, five, or more days. Almost every federal state like Salzburg and Tyrol has hut tours for beginners and advanced hikers. A hut hike with a child? No problem. Get out of your comfort zone and hike from hut to hut in the Alps in Austria. In this article, you will find the best hiking trails and Hut to Hut tours in Austria together with all the information that you need to know to get ready for your Hiking Holiday in the Alps. Grüß Gott!

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Popular Hut-to-Hut Routes in Austria

🌄 Stubaier Höhenweg

Challenging | Best for seasoned hikers seeking Austria’s top hut-to-hut adventure

The Stubaier Höhenweg, or the Stubai High Trail, is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the Austrian Alps. The hike begins in the village of Neustift in Stubaital in the heart of Tyrol, not far from Innsbruck.

⛰️ Peter Habeler Runde

Challenging | Best for high-altitude trekkers chasing alpine legacy

The Peter Habeler Runde is a renowned high-altitude trekking circuit located in the breathtaking Zillertal Alps of Tyrol, Austria. Named after the legendary Austrian mountaineer Peter Habeler, famous for his daring climbs without supplemental oxygen, this trail celebrates his spirit of adventure. Spanning approximately 35 kilometers (22 miles) with an elevation gain of over 2,000 meters (6,500 feet), the route offers a challenging yet rewarding experience.

🌿 Salzburger Almenweg

Moderate | Best for scenic, flexible trekking through alpine meadows

The Salzburger Almenweg is one of the most popular treks in Austria. This relaxed trek takes you "von Alm zu Alm", which means that you trek from one alpine meadow to the next. It’s perfect for those seeking a scenic, flexible, and culturally rich alpine experience.

🦅 Adlerweg

Moderate | Best for big views and remote huts near Innsbruck

The Adlerweg is one of Austria’s most iconic treks, spanning 33 stages and over 400 kilometers. But you don’t need to hike it all to feel its magic. Our selected stages take you straight to the best parts—just a few days of hiking, and you’ll experience remote huts, dramatic valleys, and eagle-eye views. It’s ideal for hikers chasing big views on a tight schedule.

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Medium Adlerweg (7 days)
Short Adlerweg (3 days)

🧗 Berliner Höhenweg

Challenging | Best for experienced hikers seeking serious altitude and epic views

The Berliner Höhenweg is a challenging long-distance trek in the Zillertal Alps, perfect for experienced hikers. Covering 85 km and over 6,000 meters of elevation gain, it offers dramatic peaks, glaciers, and classic Austrian huts along the way. Not for beginners—but unforgettable for the bold.

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Full Berliner Höhenweg (8 days)
Berliner Höhenweg, Half (5 days)

❄️ Venediger Höhenweg

Challenging | Best for alpine explorers seeking glaciers and rugged ridgelines

The Venediger Höhenweg is a breathtaking high-altitude trekking route in the heart of Austria's Hohe Tauern National Park. Named after the Großvenediger, one of Austria’s highest peaks at 3,662 meters (12,014 feet), this trail offers a perfect blend of adventure and natural beauty. The route takes hikers through pristine alpine landscapes, including glaciers, lush meadows, and dramatic ridges.

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Venediger Höhenweg (7 days)
Venediger Höhenweg (5 days)

👑 Kaiserkrone

Challenging | Best for hikers craving variety, views, and a full alpine loop

The Kaiserkrone is a circular hiking trail encircling the Wilder Kaiser mountain range in Tyrol, Austria. Spanning 65 kilometers (40 miles) with an elevation gain of over 5,000 meters (16,400 feet), this 5-day trek offers a mix of challenging ascents, panoramic views, and diverse alpine landscapes. The route passes through lush meadows, rocky ridges, and picturesque villages, with cozy huts offering traditional Austrian fare along the way.

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Kaiserkrone: Kaiser's Little Crown (3 days)