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    • Kitzbühel, Austria

      Hike from Kirchberg to Kitzbühel via Seidlalm-See

      6 mi / 2034.1 ft gain
      The 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, ...
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    • Jochberg, Austria

      Hike to Blaue Lacke (Blue Lake)

      8.2 mi / 2286.7 ft gain
      The 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, ...
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    • Jochberg, Austria

      Hike to Sintersbacher Waterfall

      6.2 mi / 2030.8 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Oberkrimml, Austria

      Hike to Krimml Waterfalls

      2.6 mi / 1414 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Bayrischzell, Germany

      Hike the Wendelstein Panorama Trail

      6.5 mi / 3543.3 ft gain
      This 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 ...
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    • Schönau am Königssee, Germany

      Hike Halsam in Berchtesgaden National Park

      5.0
      4 mi / 1440 ft gain
      Getting there:I would recommend flying into Salzburg (It's only 35 minutes drive from the national park), but you can also fly into Munich and take a train to get there (this might be the cheaper option, but not my much). It really just depends on when you go, so look at both options.The Hike:The...
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    • Schönau am Königssee, Germany

      Photograph and Hike Around Obersee, Bechtesgaden National Park

      3 mi
      Berchtesgaden National Park is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. The pristine water, looming cliffs, and natural beauty perfectly complement one another (and the two main lakes Koenigssee and Obersee are even featured in the opening scenes of "The Sound of Music.") This is a great ...
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    • Schönau am Königssee, Germany

      Hike to Röthbachfall in the Alps of Berchtesgaden NP

      4.8
      2.5 mi / 200 ft gain
      You will begin this hike by driving to the Tourist Information at the Königssee (https://goo.gl/maps/c3TF5kaSrov). Walk down past all of the tourist shops to the Königssee (lake). There will be a ticket booth for buying boat tickets. You need to take the electric boat across the Königssee in orde...
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    • Schönau am Königssee, Germany

      Mount Jenner Summit

      0.5 mi / 500 ft gain
      The Jennerbahn (an enclosed lift) will take you almost to the top of Mount Jenner. Buy a ticket at the booth at the entrance. It costs 32 euro, which is steep, however the views are incredible and it's very enjoyable to have lunch up there (there's a cafe). The alternative is to climb it from the...
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    • Stans, Austria

      Hike the Wolfsklamm Canyon

      3.7 mi / 1148.3 ft gain
      The Wolfsklamm is a narrow and rocky canyon just outside the village of Stans in Tirol, just 20 minutes from the city of Innsbruck. There are a few free parking areas in the village with signposts to the start of the trail up the canyon. I've marked the one we used as the trailhead for this hike....
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    • Berchtesgaden, Germany

      Kehlsteinhaus - Eagles Nest

      0.9 mi / 334.6 ft gain
      You arrive at the parkinglot just outside of the city Berchtesgaden. From there you can either buy a bus ticket to take a ~20 min drive up or you can choose to hike, which will take you approximately ~4 hours. Once arrived you can choose again. Take the elevator or once again choose to hike to th...
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    • Salzburg, Austria

      Swim against the current in the Almkanal

      Follow the pin on the map for getting there, walk to the right ride of the canal, jump in and let the current push you a couple of meters. Some people use it for swim training to swim against the current. Try it out.For getting out of the water, grab the left side of the canal (there is a part wh...
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    • Salzburg, Austria

      Hike Kapuzinerberg

      4.0
      2.8 mi / 492.1 ft gain
      Starting at the Platzl (at the State Bridge) walk up Linzergasse, through the Franciscan Gate to Stefan Zweig Weg. The steep climb up the Kapuzinerberg is lined by stations of the cross chapels.Walk through the Felix Gate (1632) past the Paschinger Schlössl (where Stefan Zweig lived from 1919-193...
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    • Schwaz, Austria

      Hike to Olpererhütte in the Austrian Alps

      4.0
      4 mi / 1969 ft gain
      Austria’s Zillertal Valley is a spectacular region of the Alps offering a plethora of hiking options. Locals as well as tourism hosts overwhelmingly recommended Olpererhütte! From Mayrhofen, a public transit bus delivers hikers directly to the trailhead. Mayrhofen is a great village to use as hom...
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    • Eugendorf, Austria

      Downhill Longboarding around Salzburg

      To get to the start of the track you have two choices: Take the bus number 130 or 140 from Salzburg central station to Eugendorf (get off at the roundabout with the McDonalds, the station is called Ischlerbahnstrasse) Hop on the S-train number 2 direction Seekirchen (get out in Eugendorf). From h...
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    • Innsbruck, Austria

      Hike to the Summit of the Patschekofel in Innsbruck

      4.5 mi / 951.4 ft gain
      Take the Patscherkofelbahn cable car up to the top station to start this hike. From the top station of the lift you'll see a trail sign for the "Zirbenweg". For the first part of this hike you're going to follow this almost completely flat trail that hugs the side of the mountain.  Stay on this t...
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