Hiking Tours in Austria

On most days, yes. One bag per person, usually up to 44lbs(33lbs on the Kitzbühel Alpine Trail), moves ahead while you carry a daypack. On the E5, bags move on 3 days only, and there's no transfer to the huts on the Wilder Kaiser and Garmisch to Innsbruck.

Yes, on the Lech River Trail, Walking the Salzburg Lakes are great for solos and even for beginning and intermediate mountain walkers. Solo hiking is possible as well on the Kitzbühel Alpine Trail and Across the Alps but more alpine experience is necessary on these. The E5, Trans-Alpine Crossing and Garmisch to Innsbruck aren't open to solo travelers.

Innsbruck, Salzburg, Munich or Vienna, depending on the route. Innsbruck suits the Lech and Kitzbühel trails, Salzburg or Munich the Salzburg Lakes, and Munich or Innsbruck the Wilder Kaiser. Trains and buses take you on to the start.

That depends. Walking the Salzburg Lakes, the Lech River Trail and Across the Alps: Bavaria to South Tyrol need good fitness, not Alpine skills. The E5 does ask for Alpine hiking experience and comfort with heights.

Seven days covers the Kitzbühel Alpine Trail, and most Austria trips are 8 days. Allow 9 for the Trans-Alpine Crossing and 10 for the Complete Lech River Trail from its source to Füssen.

Yes. Trails like the Lechweg are signposted throughout, and you get route notes, maps, GPX tracks and the Macs app. Our German and UK offices offer 24/7 phone support, and local partners are on hand.

Sturdy boots, poles for Alpine descents, a waterproof and warm layers, since snow can fall in summer on high ground. On hut nights with no luggage transfer, carry a small overnight bag. Your full packing list comes with your booking.