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Austria is a diverse country with a rich history and a passion for the outdoors – glorious baroque cities set against the majestic, wild Alpine landscapes of Tyrol. Its trails are clearly and consistently marked and its public transport is excellent, so even less experienced hikers can explore with confidence.

Walk the Kitzbühel Alpine Trail through the rolling hills and villages of Tyrol, explore the Salzburg Lakes, or follow the Lechweg along one of the last truly wild Alpine rivers. For a bigger challenge, take on the E5 Alpine Crossing from Germany through Austria into Italy, or cycle the Lake Constance Cycle Path through Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

We've been helping travelers explore Austria on foot and by bike since 2008, with hand-picked accommodations, luggage transfers on most trips, navigation in our app and 24/7 support.

The rocky peaks of the Karwendel

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Routes in Austria

  • Austria

    Walking the Salzburg Lakes

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$2,210CAD pp
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  • Austria · Germany

    The Lech River Trail

    • Walking
    • 8–10 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,235CAD pp
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  • Austria

    The Kitzbühel Alpine Trail

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,705CAD pp
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  • Austria · Germany

    Walking in the Bavarian Alps

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,605CAD pp
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  • Austria · Germany · Italy

    The E5 Alpine Crossing

    • Walking
    • 8–9 days
    • Moderate - Challenging to Strenuous
    from$2,660CAD pp
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  • Austria

    Tyrol: Trails of the Wilder Kaiser

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate - Challenging
    from$2,230CAD pp
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  • Austria · Germany

    Tyrolean Alps: Garmisch to Innsbruck

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate - Challenging
    from$2,480CAD pp
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  • Austria · Germany · Italy

    Across the Alps: Bavaria to South Tyrol

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate - Challenging
    from$3,375CAD pp
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Here's why active travelers keep choosing Austria with Macs Adventure:

  • Alpine trails through Tyrol, from the Kitzbühel Alpine Trail to the Wilder Kaiser
  • Lakeside walking and Alpine culture around the Salzburg Lakes
  • Classic Alpine crossings like the E5, from Germany through Austria into Italy
  • Hand-picked B&Bs, guesthouses and small hotels
  • Navigation in our app and 24/7 support while you travel
Picture-book village of Hallstatt

Find your pace

  • Easy

    Up to 5 miles per day

    Flat, well-kept paths; ideal for beginners

  • Easy - Moderate

    6–9 miles per day

    Good paths, some gentle climbs; active beginners

  • Moderate

    10–12 miles per day

    Mixed trails, regular climbs; for regular hikers

  • Moderate - Challenging

    15–17 miles per day

    Remote mountainous terrain; experienced hikers

  • Challenging

    17+ miles per day

    Scrambles, big drop-offs; very experienced hikers

  • Strenuous

    19+ miles per day

    High passes, sustained ascents; expert, very fit hikers

Get to know Austria

Late spring to early fall. Lower-level routes like the Salzburg Lakes run from May, while higher Alpine routes such as the Kitzbühel Alpine Trail are best from June to September.

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