Category: Hiking & mountain tours

Saalbach-Hinterglemm in the Glemm valley is part of one of the largest connected ski areas in Austria, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. In summer the region turns into one of the best-known mountain-biking areas in the Alps, with numerous trails and lifts.HighlightsPart of one of Austria’s largest ski areasTop mountain-biking area in summerLively après-skiLift-served trails and hiking pathsGood to knowSki areaSkicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm…

With its deep-blue to turquoise shimmering water, the Walchensee is one of the most beautiful and largest mountain lakes in Germany. Framed by the Herzogstand and Jochberg, it is a popular spot for swimming, sailing, windsurfing and diving. From the Herzogstand the view stretches across the lake to the nearby Kochelsee.HighlightsDeep-blue to turquoise waterLocal peaks Herzogstand and…

At around 1,970 m in the Rätikon, the Lünersee is considered one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Vorarlberg, shimmering intense turquoise against the backdrop of the Schesaplana and Zimba. A cable car from the Brandnertal opens up the lake, which is used as a reservoir; an easy circular path runs along the shore.HighlightsIntense turquoise mountain lake at 1,970 mBackdrop of…

At 1,669 m, the Kampenwand above Aschau im Chiemgau is a popular viewpoint mountain with a wide view over the Chiemsee and the alpine chain. A cable car opens up the mountain, from which scenic high trails and via ferratas start. The area is also popular with paragliders.HighlightsWide view over the Chiemsee and AlpsKampenwand cable car from AschauHigh trails and via ferrataPopular…

The Kleinwalsertal is a geographical curiosity: the Austrian high valley can be reached by road only from Oberstdorf in Germany. Founded by Walser settlers, it forms a shared skiing and hiking area with Bavarian Oberstdorf, against the backdrop of the Widderstein and Ifen.HighlightsHigh valley reachable only via GermanyShared area with OberstdorfWalser culture…

In southern Vorarlberg, the Montafon nestles between the Silvretta, Rätikon and Verwall ranges and combines several ski areas with a dense network of trails. The main town of Schruns was a favourite haunt of Ernest Hemingway. The Silvretta High Alpine Road leads through the valley up to the Bielerhöhe.HighlightsSeveral ski areas in one valleyHiking in the Silvretta, Rätikon and VerwallSchruns (Hemingway’s town)Access to the Silvretta High Alpine RoadEasy to…