A hiking holidays in Austria is very popular among Europeans. This is especially due to the quick journey. The Austrian landscape is characterized by the Alps. So if you want to spend a break hiking in the mountains, you will benefit from ideal conditions.
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Vacation in Austria with hiking: Discover the dreamlike nature on foot
The most popular hotels for Hiking holidays in Austria
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£88
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Johannesbad Hotel St. Georg
Austria · Salzburg Area · Bad Hofgastein
Relaxation in the Gastein Valley
Excellent
4.8
/53 nights from
£374
Boutique Hotel the Mittagspitze
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Austria · Vorarlberg · Damüls
Healthy Alp Holiday
Excellent
4.7
/5More popular destinations
Experience the beauty of Austria with a hiking trip
In Austria there are a variety of hiking trails that you can discover alone, with your partner, with friends or with the family. The hiking trails have different levels of difficulty, so you can travel to Austria even with little hiking experience. Another special feature is the gorgeous landscape of the mountains. Small mountain lakes, alpine pastures where animals graze, and the view of the mountains bumping up against the clouds will stay in your memory for a long time.
Enjoy the hospitality of the Austrians and choose accommodation that meets your needs. From a simple hiking hotel in Austria to a well-equipped vitality hotel to a luxury hotel you have the choice of how to spend your hiking trip in Austria.
Accommodation and packages for your hiking holidays in Austria
Have you decided on a vacation in Austria, there is a selection of accommodations for you, which you can combine with various package offers.
Decide in a first step how you want to arrange your hiking holidays. Do you want to stay in one place and explore the different hiking trails there? Then choose a hotel in the appropriate region.
Many hiking holidays choose to explore a larger hiking area. Such a trip requires a great deal of planning. This is especially true if you plan to spend each night in a different hotel.
Plane your route from home and then book the nights in the desired hotels that you can reserve along the route. In doing so, you have a choice of simple hiking hotels where you can start the new day after a good breakfast.
If you value very good service, opt for a hotel of the higher category. In these hotels you can let spoil yourself all around. Book full board if you want to stay in the region for a longer time and go on smaller hikes.
Many comfortably equipped hiking hotels have their own wellness area, where you can pamper yourself with massages and wellness treatments. Additionally, some hotels offer guided tours with experienced hiking guides, who will take you on unforgettable hikes and show you the most beautiful places in the region.
Special hikes for an unforgettable trekking trip in Austria
Alpine hiking
Many alpine pastures are dreamlike in Austria. You have an unobstructed view of green meadows, grazing animals and the fascinating mountains behind them. Alpine hiking has a low degree of difficulty in many regions and is particularly suitable for families with children and seniors.
Adventure hiking
If you are looking for new challenges and adventure when hiking, Austria is the right place for you. There are many hiking trails that are special and require a good physical condition. But you can also experience adventure in busy regions on well-signposted trails that offer a variety of surprises.
Winter hiking
A hike in winter makes special demands on the equipment. You need a good condition, because the clothes are heavier than in summer. In return, enjoy unforgettable impressions, snow-covered forests and take on new challenges.
Combine hiking holidays with other wonderful activities
Hiking and skiing
If you plan your hiking holidays in Austria in the winter months, you can combine hiking with skiing. Both activities can be planned alternating days or even in one day. You train your condition and experience the incomparable landscape very intensively.
Hiking and fasting
If you want to regain more life energy and quality of life, then a combination of walking and fasting is a good idea. The positive effect of fasting is reinforced by hiking. You will be accompanied by trained staff in our hotels.
Hiking and yoga
The alternation of activity and relaxation is especially good for the body. Combine hiking and yoga with each other if you love the alternation of exertion and rest. A tour through the woods and meditating back at the hotel is perfect for mind and soul.
Attractive destinations for hiking vacations in Austria
Salzburg province
The Salzburger Land attracts with a combination of culture, mountains, lakes and picturesque places to discover. Take a stroll along Lake Fuschl, hike on the Johannisberg or visit the beautiful city of Salzburg itself. There is so much to experience in Salzburger Land.
Carinthia
Carinthia is a region in the Eastern Alps. Here you can climb the highest mountain in Austria, the Grossglockner and marvel at an unforgettable view from there. Admire glittering mountain lakes in the sunlight, hike through picturesque forests and marvel at the dreamy mountain panorama of Carinthia.
Vorarlberg
The province is located in the border area to Switzerland and Liechtenstein in the west of Austria and is known for its numerous hiking trails and ski resorts. It offers idyllic hiking regions and is perfect for an active vacation. Beautiful valleys invite you to strap on your backpack and start hiking.
Tyrol
In Tyrol you will experience Austria from its original side. You can ski, visit historical sites and experience long hikes with different levels of difficulty. Spend unforgettable hours with a planned tour through the beautiful Tyrolean mountains.
FAQ- Frequently asked questions about hiking holidays in Austria
Why is a hiking holidays in Austria recommended?
Austria is also fondly called the Alpine Republic. A large part of the country is characterized by the silhouette of the Alps. The natural landscape and the numerous hiking trails are super suitable for an active vacation in a hiking hotel. There are a variety of easy, well-equipped hiking trails that give you the opportunity to discover hiking in its many facets. Austria offers wonderful hiking regions such as Tyrol, Carinthia and Salzburg Land, which invite you to go trekking.
How can I reach Austria during a hiking holidays?
Austria is very easy to reach by car. Depending on the region you live in, you even benefit from short travel times to your vacation. Traveling by car to your hiking hotel in Austria is especially recommended if you are heading to a destination that is somewhat remote in the mountains. Here, getting there by public transportation could be complicated. If you are planning your hiking trip to a busy region, arriving by train or plane is just as possible.
What is the best time to go on a hiking holidays in Austria?
You can plan your hiking trip to Austria all year round. Note that in the high season from June to September many hotels are fully booked. Here, good planning and an advance reservation is recommended. In the low season, a spontaneous hiking holidays is possible. And if you have the appropriate equipment, you can also travel to Austria in winter for a hiking holidays. The hiking hotels are open all year round. In winter, the hikes can be combined very well with skiing.
What do hiking vacations in Austria offer for solo travelers?
Many people decide to start a hiking trip to Austria alone. Among them are also hiking enthusiasts who have a partner or friends who would travel with them. Hiking alone, many find particularly soothing. You come to rest and can let your soul dangle. The unique landscape does not allow for loneliness. And if you are open to it, hiking offers you the opportunity to make new contacts.
What is the best hotel for a hiking trip in Austria?
These are our best-rated hiking hotels:
- Johannesbad Hotel St. Georg - Rating: 4.8
- Boutique Hotel the Mittagspitze - Rating: 4.7