Hiking with kids in Austria | Eurohike walking holidays

Active with the family through Austria

Austria is an ideal destination for active holidays for families: There’s a reason why Austria is referred to as the ‘Alpine Republic’. The Alps take up almost two thirds of the total area of the country and around 60% of the area is mountainous. Of these, almost 1,000 mountains are higher than 3,000 metres. This impressive mountain world offers hikers unique variety and almost limitless hiking opportunities – and is therefore ideally suited for hiking families. From leisurely hiking trails on alpine pastures to wonderful high-altitude routes to exciting themed trails: Austria offers everything a hiker’s heart desires. The views of peaks, forests and lakes are breathtaking and beautiful at the same time. And the mountain peaks are not only high, but numerous. Perfect for all enthusiastic hiking families!

Austria's nature and lake landscapes

Austria delights visitors with its impressive variety of landscapes – from sparkling mountain and alpine lakes to gentle river landscapes and idyllic meadows and hills. You can splash around or go boating on clear lakes, while nature offers little adventures and hidden discoveries. At the same time, the fresh air invites you to take a deep breath, and the spectacular views make every break a special moment for the whole family.

Cultural and playful highlights

Along the hiking trails, rustic alpine huts, fairytale castles, fortresses and museums offer exciting variety. Leisure activities such as playgrounds and small adventure stations provide entertainment and experiences that perfectly combine exercise, culture and fun. This makes a hiking holiday in Austria a varied adventure full of unforgettable family moments.

Hiking experiences for families in the Salzkammergut

Walking

Poets, writers and composers as well as Archduke Johann and Empress Elizabeth all wandered through the Salzkammergut and were delighted by its beauty. No wonder, because more than 65 bodies of water invite you to swim and marvel at their beauty. Together with the many mountains they form this unique landscape and the diversity of nature offers hikers young and old alike countless opportunities. There are many hiking trails, especially for children, and the route guidance can be adapted to suit individual energy levels. This is also the case with our family hiking trips including the Salzkammergut Rivers & Lakes for families, 8 days and the Salzkammergut pasture walking for families, 8 days. And after a successful day of hiking, the crystal-clear lakes also offer freshly caught fish such as char and Reinanke – the delightful end to a perfect day of hiking.

Family hike with Lake Wolfgang and mountain panorama in the background

Through Alpine Pastures in Salzkammergut for families

8 Days

4 ratings

Family of three taking a break from hiking at the lake, sitting on a rock with a view of the Dachstein in the background

Salzkammergut Rivers & Lakes for Families

8 Days

5 ratings

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E5: Mini-transalp for families

Mountain Hiking

If you are looking for a mountain adventure, the Tyrolean Alps are the perfect place for you. Our hiking tour for the whole family takes you along the most beautiful high-altitude trails and nature trails of the E5 from Landeck in Tyrol to Merano in the South Tyrolean Alps. Look forward to family-friendly daily stages with educational nature trails for young and old explorers.

Alpine meadow in the Passeier Valley with mountain panorama

E5: Mini-Transalp for families

8 Days

Daughter and father crossing a wooden bridge, purple thistles in the foreground, mountains in the background

Lechweg Path for families

Walking

The Lechweg Path for families guides you for 7 days from the source of the Lech at Formarinsee to the fairytale castles of Füssen. You hike through one of Europe’s last wild river landscapes, discovering the untamed nature of Vorarlberg and Tyrol. Crossing suspension bridges, riding cable cars, and passing sparkling mountain lakes, you experience waterfalls and alpine scenery up close. At the destination in Füssen, Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles await, along with a boat trip on Lake Forggensee. This makes the tour a perfect adventure for both young and old.

Panoramic view of the Rote Wand from the hiking trail

Lechweg for families

7 Days

Hiker in the valley with a view of the mountain landscape

Salzburger Pinzgau for families

There are around 1,800 managed alpine pastures in the Salzburg region. Countless hiking trails lead to these through fantastically beautiful but above all original and intact natural landscapes. In addition to the Mozart city of Salzburg, the Salzburg Pinzgau is one of the most important tourism regions in the state. Due to the extensive winter offer, numerous mountain railways also lead comfortably into higher regions. And these can also be optimally used in summer. The idyllic hiking regions around Zell am See, Saalbach and Maria Alm have specialised in families with children. On our Eurohike hiking trip Salzburger Pinzgau for families, 8 days the mountain becomes an adventure playground, mountain steams become fun water games and trees become a fantasy castle. A wonderful hiking area for young and old!