The Kitzbühel Alpine Trail

The routes and footpaths are not technically difficult, but a good fitness level is recommended so you can relax and enjoy the scenery. Many walks can be shortened with mountain transport (payable locally) or skipped altogether.

Before your tour, we recommend walking regularly and incorporating some hilly terrain into your routine. Check the daily distances and elevation changes outlined in your itinerary.

The trails range from narrow mountain trails to wide hiking paths. You will be walking on alpine terrain, so you should be sure-footed with a head for heights since some sections can be steep and narrow.

This tour is graded moderate overall. Within the tour, individual days may vary in difficulty - some sections are a bit tougher or easier than the overall rating suggests.

Accommodation is in comfortable hotels, chosen for their Tyrolean hospitality, cozy atmosphere and high standards, many with a small wellness area - typically a sauna, steam room and sometimes a pool. Note that twin and double rooms in Austria are often two single mattresses pushed together under one bed frame, each with its own separate duvet and pillows, rather than a single shared mattress and duvet.

Yes, solo travelers are very welcome. There will be a supplement because some costs, like transfers, aren't shared. Or if you'd like to book a single room, just ask. These are available for a supplement.

Given the alpine terrain involved, we'd recommend this tour to experienced walkers if you're traveling solo.

Continental breakfasts are included, usually served buffet-style with plenty of options for hikers, such as boiled eggs, ham, cheese, fresh bread and muesli. Lunch isn't included, but you can pick something up at a local supermarket or bakery along the way, or ask your accommodation for a packed lunch, payable locally - there are also various lunch spots in typical alpine chalets and huts en route. Local specialties worth trying include Tiroler Gröstl (a bacon, onion and potato fry-up topped with a fried egg), Kiachl (a fried yeast pastry served sweet or savory), and Kaiserschmarrn (fluffy chopped pancakes served with icing sugar and jam or compote). Let us know about any dietary requirements when you book.

This tour is available to start any day of the week from June to September. The Alps generally have warm, sunny summers, though weather at altitude can change very quickly - even snow isn't unheard of at the height of summer, and very hot days can be followed by rain and thunderstorms. It's worth checking the local weather report each day before setting off.

Your luggage is transported from one night's accommodation to the next, so you only need to carry a day pack during the day, with your bag usually waiting for you when you arrive. We ask that you limit your luggage to one bag per person with a maximum weight of 15kg/33lbs. An additional charge applies if you need to bring extra luggage, including small bags or bags with shoes.

The trails are well way-marked, and with detailed route notes and maps you'll have no trouble finding your way.

Navigation is straightforward using our app which has maps, tracks and daily route info. Simply download the information and tracks for offline use and follow the route on your phone. Once on the trail you do not need signal for the app to work and follow your progress.

Fly into Innsbruck, Salzburg or Vienna Airport, then take a train to Hopfgarten im Brixtal with one change in Worgl (1, 2 or 4 hours, depending on which airport you fly into).

Getting from the end, from St. Ulrich am Pillersee you can travel by train to any other Austrian destination, or back to Innsbruck, Salzburg or Vienna airports, again with a change in Worgl (1.5, 2 or 4.5 hours). Information on trains in Austria can be found in English on the Austrian National Rail Service website, oebb.at/en.

You'll need good hiking shoes or boots, comfortable hiking clothes, waterproofs, a daypack, and we recommend hiking poles. A portable charger for your cell phone is essential. On booking, our Tour Info will give you a complete packing list.

On certain days you can shorten the route or skip it entirely by using a taxi or public transport.

We highly recommend that you have travel insurance when you book with Macs Adventure. Your policy should cover medical treatment (including repatriation and emergency evacuation by air ambulance or helicopter), injury, death, third-party liability, and trip cancellation