Walking in Austria
101 routes - day walks, multi-day treks and classic hut-to-hut tours
Report an issue
Tell us what's wrong and we'll take a look.
Thanks – we got it. We'll review and follow up if needed.
Explore the diverse and dramatic landscapes of Austria’s Alps with a guidebook that brings the best of the country’s walking routes within your reach. From gentle valley paths and scenic day walks to multi-day treks and classic hut-to-hut tours across the Rätikon, Silvretta, Stubai and Zillertal Alps, the Hohe Tauern and the Karawanken, this guide opens up Europe’s most walker-friendly terrain.
Walking in Austria, written by expert author Kev Reynolds, is the definitive companion for anyone planning a walking holiday or alpine adventure through Austria’s mountains. Covering 101 graded routes ranging from short 3km (2 miles) rambles to challenging 120km (75 miles) treks, the book is designed for walkers of all abilities, with full descriptions, sketch maps and practical planning detail to help you choose walks that suit your experience and ambitions.
- Includes 101 graded day walks, multi-day treks and hut-to-hut tours from easy to more strenuous, giving you choices for every type of walker in the Austrian Alps
- Clear route descriptions and sketch maps accompany each walk to help you follow trails with confidence in Austria’s varied terrain
- Full details of over 100 mountain huts across the Rätikon, Silvretta, Stubai, Zillertal Alps, Hohe Tauern, and Karawanken, making hut-to-hut trekking straightforward
- Practical information on public transport, accommodation, gear and safety helps you plan logistics for your Austrian walking holiday
- Pocket-sized and lightweight, so you can add this guidebook to your pack without worrying about the weight
Walk through alpine valleys, past glacial lakes and snow-capped peaks, discover charming villages and historic routes, and experience Austria’s welcoming mountain culture and hospitality. With reliable route coverage, transport details and mountain hut information in your pack, you can plan, explore and enjoy walking holidays across Austria’s stunning and varied landscapes.
Kev Reynolds
A lifelong passion for the countryside in general, and mountains in particular, drove Kev's desire to share his sense of wonder and delight in the natural world through his writing, guiding, photography and lecturing. Spending several months every year in various high-mountain regions researching guidebooks made him The Man with the World's Best Job. Kev enjoyed a fruitful partnership with Cicerone from the 1970s, producing 50 books, including guides to five major trekking regions of Nepal and to numerous routes in the European Alps and Pyrenees, as well as walking guides for Kent, Sussex and the Cotswolds. 'A Walk in the Clouds' is a collection of autobiographical short stories recording 50 years of mountain travel and adventures. He was also the contributing editor of the collaborative guide 'Trekking in the Himalaya' and Cicerone's celebratory anniversary compilation 'Fifty Years of Adventure'. A frequent contributor to outdoor magazines, Kev also wrote and illustrated brochures for national tourist authorities and travel companies. When not away in the mountains, Kev lived with his wife in a small cottage among what he called 'the Kentish Alps', with unrestricted walking country on the doorstep. But he also travelled throughout Britain during the winter months to share his love of the places he wrote about through a series of lectures. Sadly, Kev passed away in 2021. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him and by many more he inspired through his writing and talks.
More by Kev Reynolds
Why Readwise Books?
Readwise Books is an ebook & audiobook platform that automatically logs how much you and your friends read, making it fun and easy to read more. Learn more →