Stans, Austria
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Hike Zugspitze via Reintal
5.0Starting at the Olympic Ski Jump in Garmisch-Partenkirchen (708 m), walk toward the mountains along Wildenauer Strasse and follow signs to the Partnach Gorge (Partnachklamm). There is a fee of 3 Euros per person to enter the gorge, but it is definitely worth seeing (and hearing.) If you arrive at...Read more -
Gschnitz, Austria
Hike to the Lapones Alm
1.1 mi / 508.5 ft gainThe Laponesalm hike is an easy family-friendly hike in the stunning Gschnitz valley in Tirol, Austria. Park the car at the paid parking at the end of the valley, and follow the asphalt road which is signposted towards the Lapones Alm. After about 15-20 minutes of walking, you'll come to a bridg...Read more -
Gschnitz, Austria
Hike to the Italian Border
9.9 mi / 4327.4 ft gainThe Gschnitz valley is one of my favourite places to hike in Tirol. Not only does it have some absolutely stunning scenery, but I've never experienced crowded trails whenever I've been there. This hike is an extension of another hike I've shared on here, to the Tribulaunhütte. Whilst we did take ...Read more -
Gschnitz, Austria
Hike to the Tribulaunhütte in Gschnitztal
7.5 mi / 2575.5 ft gainThe Tribulaun Hütte mountain hut in the Gschnitztal is one of the easiest mountain huts to reach in the area. Leave your car (or take the Post Bus) to the end of the Gschnitztal valley. Just past the car park, the trail up to the Tribulaun hut begins. The trail starts as a wide gravel road that s...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 -
Neustift im Stubaital, Austria
Hike to the Franz Senn Hut
2.2 mi / 1322.2 ft gainThe hike from the Oberiss Alm mountain pastures to the Franz Senn Hut in the Stubai Valley in Tirol is a wonderful hike for the whole family. The hike starts from the Oberissalm, a remote farmhouse surrounded by alpine meadows. Here you'll find a paid parking area and working farmhouse serving f...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 -
Grainau, Germany
Hike Höllentalanger to Höllentalangerhütte
8.2 mi / 2400 ft gainStarting from the parking lot, walk 500m to the trail head. The hike begins with a gravel path that winds up an initial climb and spills out onto a gravel road. The marked trail leads to a hut that serves as the entrance to the gorge. The hut serves light food, drinks, and has free bathrooms avai...Read more -
Grainau, Germany
Hike Höllental Gorge to Lake Eibsee via Riffelscharte Peaks
9.1 mi / 4757.2 ft gainThis trail starts out right where one of the paths lead up to Zugspitze (Germany's highest mountain) but we take the route via Riffelscharte down to Eibsee. The tour starts from Hammersbach (parking available) through the spectacular Höllentalklamm gorge. At the end of the gorge, you can rest, ea...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 -
Neustift im Stubaital, Austria
Hike to the Suzlenau Hut in the Stubai Valley
9.3 mi / 2168.6 ft gainThe Sulzenau Hut is a popular destination for hikers in the Stubai Valley in Tirol. There are a few different routes to approach the hut, but for this adventure, we took the route that follows the WildWater Trail (WilderWasser Weg). We started this route from the Grawa Alm at the foot of the Graw...Read more -
Neustift im Stubaital, Austria
Stubai High Trail Section 4 - Hike from the Sulzenau Hut to the Dresdener Hut
2.5 mi / 1640.4 ft gainWe spent the night before this hike at the Sulzenau hut, and woke up early to watch the sunrise over the glacier, which I highly recommend. From the Sulzenau hut, follow the trail as it rises gradually up the valley floor towards the Sulzenau Ferner Glacier. On the route you'll follow a gushing s...Read more -
Neustift im Stubaital, Austria
Hike to the Mutterberger See Lake in Stubai
5.3 mi / 2624.7 ft gainThe hike starts from the bottom of the Gamsgarten cable car lift station at the Stubai Glacier, so it's best to park in the highest car park. (Most cars park at the lower Eisgrat cable car so the upper car park should be fairly quiet). If you're arriving by bus, this is the very last bus stop on ...Read more -
Mutterbergalm, Austria
Hike to the Hildersheimer Hut on the Stubai Glacier
2.1 mi / 721.8 ft gainThis short hike is a great mini tour when you want to get up high without a whole lot of effort but enjoy some stunning glacier views. The hike to the Hildersheimer Hut is a high altitude tour on the Stubai glacier, that if done during the summer months from the top station of the Schaufeljochbah...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 -
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