Walking holidays in Austria

Enjoy a self-guided, non-group walking holiday in the Alps, on which you walk from one charming hotel to the next while your luggage is transported, or explore from a single base. We provide you with a map and our comprehensive route notes, leaving you free to walk at your own pace.

Walking holidays in Austria

to delight the senses

An Inntravel walking holiday in Austria is about more than the walking. It’s a Slow holiday, so it’s also about delighting the senses – colourful flowers, babbling streams, the scent of fresh grass. There’s no luggage to weigh you down, and, with no group, it’s you who sets the pace and decides when to pause. You can rely on us to select accommodation of character and to provide accurate route notes to guide you along the way, so relax and enjoy…

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Where to go walking in Austria

When it comes to walking holidays, Austria has few equals – it’s a real walker’s paradise, with well-waymarked paths. All our walking holidays in Austria promise spectacular scenery of lakes and mountains, so where you choose will depend on the type of walking you’re after. We offer single-centre holidays in the Stubai Valley and Lake Achensee. Our hotel-to-hotel holidays, meanwhile, explore the Leutasch Valley and Austria’s lake district.

For more holiday ideas, see our full range of walking, cycling, touring and snow holidays in Austria.

Travelling from outside the UK?

To give you a good idea of how we can tailor our trips to your individual requirements, take a look at the section of the website specifically devoted to travellers from outside the UK.

Alternatively, if you’d prefer to get the low-down on Inntravel holidays from someone who has first-hand experience, you can email Phil Wise. Based in California, Phil has taken many trips with us over the years, and will be happy to give you general information about travelling to Europe and the overall Inntravel holiday experience from an American perspective.

How our walking holidays in Austria are graded

For easy or moderate walking, Austria is a great choice, despite its mountains. At the lowest end of the scale is our laid-back holiday in the Stubai Valley south-west of Innsbruck, and we have another relatively gentle walking holiday in Austria’s lake district, Salzkammergut. For moderate walking, head to the Tyrol. We grade our walking holidays as follows:

Grade 1

Generally easy walking with few ascents / descents, but perhaps the occasional long day.
Grade 1-2

Easy-to-moderate walking with some ascents / descents, and occasional longer days.
Grade 2

Moderate walking on varied terrain, with some long days and regular ascents / descents.
Grade 2-3

Moderate-to-challenging walking on more rugged terrain with significant ascents / descents on most days. Compass skills may be required (check the individual holiday).
Grade 3

Challenging hikes, featuring long days with significant ascent / descent on challenging terrain. Compass skills may be required.
Flexible

Choice of easier or harder routes, so that you can tailor most days to your requirements.

Why choose Inntravel for your walking holiday in Austria

Like all our holidays, our walking holidays in Austria revolve around three key ingredients: unspoiled scenery; hand-picked accommodation of character where you’ll receive a warm welcome; and delicious regional cuisine. We’ll ensure you enjoy your walking holiday to the full.

Comprehensive route notes

We take great pride in our route guides, updating them constantly so that you have the most current information and can enjoy the richest possible holiday experience. Walking at a pace that suits you, you can rely on them to steer you from A to B, and fill you in about places of interest and local culture along the way.
Your holiday, your way

Not being part of a group means you can stay in intimate hotels and guesthouses, and gives you so much freedom. Freedom to choose your start date, the length of your holiday (feel free to add extra nights) and your travel route – we’ll happily book a bespoke travel package for you, either by air, by rail or by ferry.
Friendly experts

We’ve built up a wealth of experience since we started in 1984. Whether you’ve got a query or wish to book a holiday, you’ll deal with friendly experts who share a passion for travel and who have stayed in our featured hotels and walked our routes. They’ll be delighted to answer your questions and help you plan your perfect holiday.

Walking holidays in Austria