A comprehensive guidebook detailing walking routes in Austria. The 101
walks reflect the diversity of this popular region and cover Austria's
magnificent Alps - including the Rätikon, Silvretta, Stubai and
Zillertal - as well as the Dachsteingebirge, Hohe Tauern and the
Karawanken. Graded according to difficulty and ranging from short walks
of a few kilometres to day hikes and multi-day hut-to-hut tours, from
the classic to the lesser-known, there is something to suit every level
of ability and ambition.
A full description of each route is accompanied by clear sketch maps.
This book has all the information you need to make the most of an active
walking holiday in Austria, including information on public transport,
accommodation, gear required and safety issues, full details of over 100
mountain huts and a German-English glossary.
Austria is one of Europe's most walker-friendly countries. Its 40,000km
of well-maintained and waymarked trails pass more than a thousand
Austrian mountain huts and countless attractive villages, hospitable
hotels, inns and restaurants. It also boasts an extensive, integrated
public transport system that is particularly useful for walkers. The
Austrian landscape is enchanting in its beauty, featuring rugged
limestone spires, towering snowy peaks, majestic lakes and tranquil
valleys.