Austria walks

Starting from the town of Scharnitz, this Austrian hike takes you on a one-hour walk through a magnificent gorge before offering a moment of relaxation.

The route involves climbing up to the lake and walking round it, with the option of continuing on to the Ravensburger Hütte (where food is available). The path climbs steeply through the forest, passing under a tarmac road: just after this, it emerges and the climb resumes immediately to the right, quite steeply. The slope levels out afterwards. As you approach the lake, after passing a fence, you’ll come to a farm: watch out for the herd of cows – there may be a young bull. Once you reach the lake, you can either take the track on the right and continue to the mountain hut, or return via the other side: there are several steep sections, but they’re safe.

A magnificent snowshoe hike offering superb views of the Austrian Alpine massif in North Tyrol. In particular, you will see the Hoher Riffler, which, at an altitude of 3,167 metres, is the highest point in the area. A pleasant, easy walk along a well-groomed trail.

A lovely hike from the hamlet of Taurer Wirt, first along the magnificent Kals torrent gorges, then to an easily accessible refuge. Next, a fairly steep climb to reach above the tree line and enjoy a splendid view of the surrounding mountains. You will cross several torrents on a more or less flat path. The descent will take you to a mountain inn.

A short, peaceful walk around Lake Tassenbach, popular with locals. The path first runs between the lake and a small river. You will see a few birds and ducks, which are not shy at all (ideal for children).

Starting from Niederthai, on easy tracks, you will pass through a green valley between meadows and forests, perpendicular to the Ötzal Valley. This hike can easily be shortened: the steep section at the end (about 3 km) can be skipped, but it allows you to admire the landscape from higher up. Similarly, the hike can be extended if you wish to go as far as the Finstertaler Scharte pass. The cattle tracks are popular with cyclists in summer and skiers in winter.

A lovely hike starting from Obertauern. It passes several peaks offering magnificent views of the surrounding area. Named in honour of Flo, the mountain guide who helped me plan it the day before I set off. Don't be fooled by its name, it's still quite intense with a steep gradient and a few exposed sections. It's easy to modify this route to make a circular loop and return to Obertauern.

Do not attempt this climb unless the weather has been good for several days beforehand. The end is a Via Ferrata and the whole route is very exposed, not always with ropes, but the route can be completed without equipment. It is quite busy, however, with most people climbing with a lanyard and helmet.

This loop takes you through red rocks eroded by glaciers and offers beautiful views of the Kaunertal valley and the snow-capped peaks. At the end of June, rhododendrons and alpine flowers are in full bloom.

This short and easy hike will take you to a picturesque covered bridge. In June, you will be able to walk through lush green meadows. You will also be able to see two covered crosses.

The start and finish are on tram line 1 in Graz. The Rettenbach Gorge has some very slippery sections, especially in wet weather. Sturdy footwear is essential. The walk is marked #6 in the Graz Tourist Office walking guide.

Second stage of a cycle tour on dedicated cycle paths along the Austrian Danube with the aim of travelling from Linz to Vienna in four stages. The route is flat and without any notable difficulties. Traffic on the cycle paths varies depending on the location, but can be quite heavy on the outskirts of towns and villages. The region is very beautiful and the landscapes are bucolic. Austrians are very friendly and always willing to provide information and help. The food is excellent, from salads to pastries and simple sandwiches, so don't hesitate to enjoy it.

This is the first stage of a cycle tour on dedicated cycle paths along the Austrian Danube, with the aim of travelling from Linz to Vienna in four stages. The route is flat and without any notable difficulties. Traffic on the cycle paths varies depending on the location, but can be quite heavy on the outskirts of towns and villages. The region is very beautiful with bucolic landscapes. Austrians are very friendly and always willing to provide information and help. The food is excellent, from salads to pastries and simple sandwiches, so don't hesitate to enjoy it.

Beautiful hiking tour from Abersee am Wolfgangsee and through the Blinklingmoos nature reserve to Strobl and along the Ischl to Wacht.

The winter hike on the Kesselschwand circular trail starts at the bus stop in Egg. Highlights include the natural bridge at the start of the hike and the covered Höfle Bridge over the Schwarzwasserbach stream.

Panoramic, easy hike on the Zwölferhorn near St. Gilgen with views of Lake Wolfgangsee.

Relaxed circular hike around the Hintersee with swimming opportunities.

A beautiful hike combining the ascent to the summit of Valluga by cable car and a route that allows you to admire the magnificent Arlberg mountain range. From Ulmer Hütte, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Lechtal and Valluga.

A beautiful hike that starts in Austria in the Kleinwalsertal and ends in Germany, in the Allgäu, at the foot of the Fellhorn. The advantage of this route is that it allows you to reach the summit of the Kanzelwand without any significant elevation gain thanks to the use of cable cars.

Beautiful (one-way) lakeside and forest trail with a perfect refreshment stop! Because much of the route is through forest, it is ideal for very hot weather. It is all on clear tracks, mostly very well surfaced.

Winter hike from Schatzberg down to beautiful Thierbach and back. The first section runs along the slopes of the ski area, but we soon reach the winter hiking trail, which is also open to sledges. The hike is of course also possible in summer.

A lovely walk from the Ifenbahn valley station over to Baad, featuring a challenging climb over the Ochsenhofer Scharte. Unfortunately, it can get a bit crowded on fine days, so it is advisable to set off from the Auenhütte by 9 am at the latest.

A nice walk around the Vilsalpsee lake to the waterfall and then taking the ascent to the higher lake, Traualpsee, and the refuge.