Last updated on October 13th, 2020 at 04:29 pmAutumn is probably the most beautiful time for hikers with its spectacular colours and temperatures perfect for exercise in the fresh air. Walks around Innsbruck are a …
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Wolfgangsee – Lake Wolfgang
St Wolfgang and the Wolfgangsee are a favourite destinations for visitors to the Salzburg area. The Schafberg mountain railway attracts visitors eager to take the steam train journey up to the stunning views from the …
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The Longest Waterfall in Vorarlberg
The Fallbach waterfall drops more than 500 metres* near the village of Dalaas in Austria’s westernmost province. Vorarlberg is well-stocked with impressive mountain ranges on the borders with Switzerland and the Tyrol. But the Fallbach …
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The Ziller Valley in Autumn
The Zillertal is one of Austria’s leading holiday destinations. The wide Tyrolean valley stretches over 47 km and is home to some of the Tyrol’s most popular ski resorts in the winter months. The valley …
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The Tscheppa Gorge
A day out to the Tscheppa gorge in southern Carinthia includes impressive waterfalls, a ‘fairy meadow’ and a barefoot walking trail. A gorge walk can often be a welcome diversion on a hot summer day. …
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The Karwendel High Route
The Karwendel Höhenweg in Tyrol is a high-level hiking route through the Nature Park of the Year 2020, The Karwendel mountain range between Tyrol and Bavaria is distinguished by its barren limestone peaks. Austria’s largest …
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The Mariazell Scenic Railway
Last updated on September 27th, 2020 at 08:14 amThe Mariazellerbahn mountain railway, opened in 1907, connects the Lower Austrian capital St. Pölten with the Styrian town of Mariazell. For the first few kilometres, the narrow-gauge …
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Autumn Hiking in the Tyrol
Last updated on October 13th, 2020 at 04:31 pmNature pulls out all the stops in the autumn season before winter spreads its snow cover over the land. The forests glow in a beautiful golden yellow, …
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Discover the Secrets of the Kalkalpen Mountains
The eleven stages of the Kalkalpen Trail in Upper Austria offer hikers the chance to discover the hidden spots in this impressive wilderness area. The Kalkalpen National Park, Austria’s second largest national park, is characterised …
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Wolfsklamm Gorge & St Georgenberg
The hike through the Wolfsklamm gorge starts just outside the village of Stans in the Inn valley near Schwaz. The route through the spectacular gorge has more than 350 wooden steps and climbs around 300 …
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