Hiking

Long-distance hiking trails in the valley

Tyrol is primarily known for its high alpine long-distance hiking trails. But our route planners can also do things differently. And so there are also long-distance hiking trails that run mostly in the valley or at medium altitude from accommodation to accommodation. These routes connect villages worth seeing, lead through protected natural landscapes or follow historical paths. Sometimes, however, our route builders couldn't hold back and have included detours into the mountains from time to time. But at least the overnight stay remains in the valley. For all those whose favourite place to sleep is not in a mountain hut: not many people know that some of our most beautiful long-distance hiking trails remain in the lower levels of the Tyrolean mountains.
    • Difficultymedium
    • Length125.0 km
    • Place / Allgäuer Alps
  • Continuous easy hiking trails past lakes, gorges, waterfalls and suspension bridges
  • from the source of the Lech at Lake Formarinsee to the Lech Falls in Füssen through the Lech Nature Park
  • Extraordinary flora and fauna on the banks of the wild river
  • Crossing the Lech Valley, one of the most natural valleys in Tyrol
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    • Difficultymedium
    • Length69.8 km
    • Duration24:00 h
    • Elevation uphill2,697 m
    • PlaceLandeck / Lechtaler Alpen
  • Easy route at medium altitudes and in valleys
  • past castles, lakes, gorges, pilgrimage churches and palaces
  • On the historical traces of the Starkenberg and Romans
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    • Difficultyeasy
    • Length88.0 km
    • Duration32:00 h
    • Elevation uphill3,500 m
    • PlaceJenbach / Tuxer Alpen
  • easy exploration tour through all twelve communities of the Karwendel Silver Region
  • five days at medium altitude around Schwaz in the footsteps of the mining industry
  • overnight stays in the valley villages
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    • Difficultyeasy
    • Length50.6 km
    • Duration10:15 h
    • Elevation uphill1,882 m
    • PlaceSillian / Karnischer Hauptkamm
  • Ideal for families: Gentle paths and short stages make the Höfetrail a family-friendly hiking route.
  • Suitable all year round: The route close to the valley is easy to walk from spring until late autumn.
  • Nature and biodiversity: The trail leads through unspoilt mountain farmland with an impressive variety of plants and animals.
  • Tradition and culture: Hikes through traditional mountain villages in the East Tyrolean Gailtal and Carinthian Lesachtal offer authentic insights into the region.
  • Farm experiences and enjoyment: Overnight stays in family-run accommodation with regional products and experiences close to the life of the mountain farmers round off the adventure.
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    • Difficultydifficult
    • Length116.5 km
    • Duration37:30 h
    • Elevation uphill3,850 m
  • Diverse landscapes: The route leads through the Bavarian Mangfall Mountains, along the Tyrolean Achensee and over the Zillertal Alps
  • Cross-border experience: From Germany via Austria to Italy, you cross different cultural regions
  • Tyrolean sea: Lake Achensee impresses with its clear water and surrounding mountains
  • Historic towns: The starting point Gmund am Tegernsee and the destination Sterzing in South Tyrol are both known for their charming old towns
  • Moderate level of difficulty: The route is also suitable for leisure hikers, as it runs along predominantly easy paths
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    • Difficultymedium
    • Length75.3 km
    • Duration24:30 h
    • Elevation uphill2,348 m
    • PlaceLienz / Villgratner Berge
  • Five easy stages with a short, challenging section secured by ropes on the last day
  • route past gorges, cataracts, rapids and waterfalls to the mighty Umbal Falls
  • the last stage leads into the Hohe Tauern National Park right up to a glacier
  • Overnight stay in the valley villages and at the Clara Hut
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    • Difficultyeasy
    • Length308.2 km
    • Duration89:00 h
    • Elevation uphill7,209 m
    • PlaceKufstein / Kaisergebirge
  • connects numerous places of pilgrimage, churches and chapels along its total length of 309 kilometres
  • can be flexibly divided into stages, with plenty of accommodation along the way in the valleys
  • There are technical challenges on the well-maintained paths
  • route through the scenic Tyrolean lowlands and the Bavarian Alps
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    • Difficultymedium
    • Length83.0 km
    • Duration5 days
    • Elevation uphill5,462 m
    • PlaceHopfgarten im Brixental / Kitzbüheler Alpen
  • On easy to moderately difficult paths through the lovely grassy mountain landscape of the Kitzbühel Alps
  • rustic mountain forests, rural cultural landscapes with numerous alpine pastures, panoramic summit zones at panoramic peaks such as Hohe Salve and Kitzbüheler Horn
  • Easier thanks to use of the mountain railway on almost every stage
  • Overnight stays in the valley towns
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    • Length189.1 km
    • Duration72:19 h
    • Elevation uphill9,428 m
    • PlaceHaiming / Ötztaler Alpen
  • If you skip the royal stage at the end of the valley, you can continue on easy to moderately difficult trails at medium altitude and valley level
  • pass all the highlights of the Ötztal such as Lake Piburger See and Stuibenfall
  • experience the people, culture and landscape of the Ötztal in all its facets
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    • Difficultymedium
    • Length63.0 km
    • Duration5 days
    • Elevation uphill2,228 m
    • PlaceLandeck / Ötztaler Alpen
  • Historic castles and palaces: Along the route are impressive buildings such as Landeck Castle, Biedenegg Castle, Wiesberg Castle, the ruins of Schrofenstein Castle and the ruins of Kronburg Castle, which offer exciting insights into the history of the region
  • Cultural diversity: The route leads through charming villages such as Landeck, Fliess, Tobadill, Pians, Grins, Stanz, Zams and Schönwies, which provide insights into the local culture and history
  • Family-friendly stages: The trail is divided into five daily stages, which are ideal for families with moderate distances and altitude metres
  • Good infrastructure: There are numerous refreshment stops, rest areas and family-friendly accommodation along the route, ensuring comfort during the hike
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