Innsbruck, Austria
Top Spots in and near Innsbruck
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Umhausen, Austria
Climb the Stuibenfall Via Ferrata
The Stuibenfall waterfall is the highest waterfall in the Tirol state of Austria, situated in the Ötztal valley. Not only is it an incredible sight to see by itself, but if you have experience climbing via ferrata (known as klettersteig in German), you can climb up the full waterwall. The Approac...Read more -
Gemeinde Reutte, Austria
Hike along Highline179
1.2 mi / 400 ft gainHike to this amazing 376 foot high suspension bridge that spans 1329 feet across the a valley in the beautiful mountainous Tyrol region of the Austrian Alps. The bridge spans the B179 highway, connecting the old Roman Fort Claudia and the 700 year old Ehrenberg castle. This hike is breath taking ...Read more -
Oberkrimml, Austria
Hike to Krimml Waterfalls
2.6 mi / 1414 ft gainThe Krimml Waterfalls are situated in the Hohe Tauern National Park in the Salzburg region of Austria. At 380m high, they are the highest waterfalls not just of Austria, but in all of Europe. In the village of Krimml, near base of the waterfall you'll find a number of parking areas and the Wasser...Read more -
Schwangau, Germany
Photograph Neuschwanstein Castle
4.0As a former tour guide, I've spent years taking groups to visit the region around Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria. Which means I can share the best spots to take photos of these magnificent castles that you can take when you only have one day to visit them. There are some great guides that will ...Read more -
Schwangau, Germany
Hike up Pöllartschlucht to the Best Views of Schloss Neuschwanstein
5.01.2 mi / 656.2 ft gainStarting at the Castle of Neuschwanstein, you will hike up the Pöllartschlucht (it's a ravine with a creek) until the first big waterfall. You then go up a really steep mountainside fully overgrown with all kind of plants and trees. Hiking up the Pöllartschlucht is easy as you can follow a broad ...Read more -
Bayrischzell, Germany
Hike the Wendelstein Panorama Trail
6.5 mi / 3543.3 ft gainThis adventure starts from the Munich Hbf. Catch an early morning 1.5 hour BoB ( Bayerische Oberlandbahn) train to Osterhofen (Oberbay.) Get on the train marked Tegernsee, but be careful, the train splits into 3 parts, so make sure you're on the car that goes to Osterhofen. It's usually the last ...Read more -
Landeck, Austria
Hike to the Gepatschferner Glacier Tongue
4.2 mi / 1640.4 ft gainOnce you pass the toll station for the Kauntertal Glacier Road, you keep following the road past the reservoir and up to the waterfall and climbing garden. This is where you park the car and start the hike, following the signs for route 902 to the Rauhekopfhütte.For the first hour, your are mostl...Read more -
Kitzbühel, Austria
Hike from Kirchberg to Kitzbühel via Seidlalm-See
6 mi / 2034.1 ft gainThe trail begins in Klausen, near Restaurant Schwedenkapelle, with an uphill on gravel through the forest, with the stream to your left. The trail is shaded until you reach an open meadow, approximately 2km into your hike. The trail is well marked with Austrian flags painted on rocks and trees, ...Read more -
Villnöß, Italy
Photograph Santa Maddalena Church in the Dolomites
3.0Santa Maddalena, also known as St. Magdalena, is a picturesque medieval church sequestered in the northern mountains of Italy. The Odle Mountain Group of the Dolomites tower above the surrounding valley and provide an incredible backdrop for images. To reach the best vantage point to photograph...Read more -
Jochberg, Austria
Hike to Blaue Lacke (Blue Lake)
8.2 mi / 2286.7 ft gainThe trail starts at Bruggeralm, a mountain hut above the town of Jochberg. Note that the hut is usually closed in June because of the low footfall. In July, Tuesdays are rest days. The trail starts off as a gravel path. You will pass another mountain hut, Jagerwurzhütte. At approximately 2.3km, ...Read more -
Funes, Italy
Photograph St. Johann Church
5.0This small church sits in a cow pasture just outside of Puez-Geisler Nature Park. The church is next to a hotel, making parking and visiting a little easier. To get the best vantage point of the church and mountains, walk down the road and shoot through the fence. The mountains are fairly lumi...Read more -
Jochberg, Austria
Hike to Sintersbacher Waterfall
6.2 mi / 2030.8 ft gainThe trail begins with an uphill on gravel through the forest, with the Sintersbach river to your left. The trail is shaded until it reaches the Sintersbacher waterfall. There is a bridge which will take you to the other side of the river, where the trail continues uphill for another 20 minutes in...Read more -
Bad Hindelang, Germany
Hike up to Lake Schrecksee
5.010.6 mi / 4160.1 ft gainLake Schrecksee lies squeezed in the Bavarian Alps and is well signposted from the trailhead. Especially during summer this location is popular as a swim in the alpine lake will cool you off!To get there drive towards Hinterstein in the Allgaeu region. Follow the small main street until there is ...Read more