The fascinating Alpine world
Not least because of its many rivers and valleys, the Alps play an important role in supplying energy through hydropower. The Austrian Alps are also essential for producing food. A variety of pastures offer food of all kinds, especially in summer, and ensure well-being. Another special feature is the cattle drive in late summer, in which cows are artfully decorated and the villages celebrate with traditional music and dance.
Carinthian Mountains & Lakes
Panoramic hiking in the sunny south is a perfect way to combine the relaxed lifestyle of Carinthia with an incomparable sense of enjoyment. Discover the refreshing waters and marvel at the breath taking mountain panorama of the Villach Alps.
- Like to know more? Information about the hiking tour Carinthian Mountains & Lakes can be found here.
Alpe Adria Trail
On your Alpe Adria 3-Country Tour you will experience breath taking mountain and natural landscapes, influenced by Austria, Italy and Slovenia. Highlights of your trip include the Triglav National Park and the renowned ski resort of Kjranjska Gora.
- Curious? We have summarised all the information about the Alpe Adria 3-Country Tour for you.
Bregenz Forest
Gentle hills and wide moorlands accompany you on your hiking tour in the Bregenz Forest, which is ideal for relaxation. In addition to the waterfall at the Eibelesmühle and the nature reserve Trogener Moore, many other highlights await you.
- Do you want more information? Click here for the hiking tour Bregenz Forest.
Hiking on the Sunny Side Tour
On a tour in the southernmost tip of the Salzburg region, you will hike along the Tauern between valleys and high mountains. The partly steep climbs pay off and you are rewarded with wonderful views.
- More details about the Hiking on the Sunny Side Tour can be found here.
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The highest mountain in the Austrian Alps
At 3,798 meters, the Grossglockner is considered the highest mountain in the Austrian Alps. In the midst of a high alpine landscape, it towers over a multitude of three-thousand-metre peaks and forms the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The Glockner is often called the ‘black mountain’ because pitch-black crystals are supposed to be hidden inside.
Forests, slopes and rocky passages: due to its varied terrain, the Glockner region is home to numerous animal and plant species which find ideal habitats, not least because of the many breath taking waterfalls and streams.
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The climate in the Austrian Alps
Like the landscape, the climate in the Austrian Alps is very diverse. While there are Mediterranean influences on the southern side of the main Alpine ridge and the temperatures are warmer, there is a lot of rain in the foothills of the Alps and in the Bregenz forest.
Basically, the mountainous region is characterised by short, cool summers and cold, rainy winters. The average temperature at 1,000 metres in the summer months is between 13 and 15 degrees. In winter the temperature often drops below freezing.
Fully organised hiking holidays in the Austrian Alps
At Eurohike, we not only provide suitable accommodation, but also take care of your luggage so you can walk from one stage to the next worry free. Tailored travel documents help you find the right route and guide you safely to your next location. So you can leave your worries at home and fully relax on your hiking trip.
