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Or, email us at customersupport@rambleworldwide.co.uk
Our walking holidays in Austria put you in the heart of the Alps — where wildflower meadows climb towards glacier-capped peaks, sparkling mountain lakes reflect the sky above, and traditional mountain huts offer the kind of restorative stop that makes a long day's walking feel like a privilege. Travel with a small group of fellow walkers and let our expert leaders show you an Austria that goes well beyond the postcard.
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Maria Alm, nestled in Austria’s Salzburgerland Alps, offers an abundance of alpine walking opportunities for every level. Trails wind through meadows, forested paths, and mountain scenery, with panoramic views at every turn. Walkers can explore traditional villages, enjoy hospitality, and experience local culture along the way. Well-marked routes and varied terrain create an ideal balance of challenge and relaxation, making this destination perfect for an unforgettable walking holiday.
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Usually, your walk will take up the whole day at a moderate pace. Terrain will often be hilly and paths generally good. Note that on holidays in mountainous areas, expect some rougher paths. An average walk length is 6 miles but expect this to vary from as little as 3 miles on a sightseeing day and up to 10 miles on a full day dependant on the amount of ascent and decent required.
Search all Moderate, Grade 4 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 6 miles; Ascent/Descent 500m; Terrain: sometimes hilly and undulating on good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
Full day walks with appreciable amounts of ascent and descent and longer distances covered. Whilst you will be mainly on paths, these may be rough, steep, and loose at times. We take the whole day to enjoy some fabulous walks.
Search all Challenging, Grade 6 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 8 miles; Ascent/Descent 850m; Terrain: sometimes rough, loose or steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs / Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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Enjoy a magical seven-night snowshoeing holiday based in Bach, exploring the tranquil Lechtal Alps. Walk through silent forests, alpine meadows and frozen lakes, with cosy hütte lunches, torchlit evening walks and welcoming Tyrolean hospitality, led by expert local guides amid stunning winter scenery.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Usually, your walk will take up the whole day at a moderate pace. Terrain will often be hilly and paths generally good. Note that on holidays in mountainous areas, expect some rougher paths. An average walk length is 6 miles but expect this to vary from as little as 3 miles on a sightseeing day and up to 10 miles on a full day dependant on the amount of ascent and decent required.
Search all Moderate, Grade 4 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 6 miles; Ascent/Descent 500m; Terrain: sometimes hilly and undulating on good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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From crystal lakes to mighty glaciers…easy alpine hiking at its best in Austria
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We still class this level as leisurely; walks are generally a little longer than level 2, with undulations but over a longer distance. Where sightseeing distances are longer, we take a full day with opportunities to stop, rest and refuel. Generally, itineraries involve easy countryside walking with plenty of breaks.
Search all Leisurely, Grade 3 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 4 miles; Ascent/Descent 300m; Terrain: generally good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Half Day or Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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Alpine walking from a traditional spa village in the heart of the Austrian Alps.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Usually, your walk will take up the whole day at a moderate pace. Terrain will often be hilly and paths generally good. Note that on holidays in mountainous areas, expect some rougher paths. An average walk length is 6 miles but expect this to vary from as little as 3 miles on a sightseeing day and up to 10 miles on a full day dependant on the amount of ascent and decent required.
Search all Moderate, Grade 4 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 6 miles; Ascent/Descent 500m; Terrain: sometimes hilly and undulating on good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
Full day walks with appreciable amounts of ascent and descent and longer distances covered. Whilst you will be mainly on paths, these may be rough, steep, and loose at times. We take the whole day to enjoy some fabulous walks.
Search all Challenging, Grade 6 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 8 miles; Ascent/Descent 850m; Terrain: sometimes rough, loose or steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs / Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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Valley deep, mountain high! This hidden gem of the Tirol has dramatic peaks, lakes, high tarns and an abundance of wildflowers. Ehrwald, at a height of 1000m, is one of the most spectacularly located villages in the Alps and is an excellent base for easy mountain walking.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
We still class this level as leisurely; walks are generally a little longer than level 2, with undulations but over a longer distance. Where sightseeing distances are longer, we take a full day with opportunities to stop, rest and refuel. Generally, itineraries involve easy countryside walking with plenty of breaks.
Search all Leisurely, Grade 3 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 4 miles; Ascent/Descent 300m; Terrain: generally good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Half Day or Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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Why not extend your stay in Austria by combining our Maria Alm holiday with our Bad Hofgastein holiday?
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Usually, your walk will take up the whole day at a moderate pace. Terrain will often be hilly and paths generally good. Note that on holidays in mountainous areas, expect some rougher paths. An average walk length is 6 miles but expect this to vary from as little as 3 miles on a sightseeing day and up to 10 miles on a full day dependant on the amount of ascent and decent required.
Search all Moderate, Grade 4 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 6 miles; Ascent/Descent 500m; Terrain: sometimes hilly and undulating on good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
Full day walks with appreciable amounts of ascent and descent and longer distances covered. Whilst you will be mainly on paths, these may be rough, steep, and loose at times. We take the whole day to enjoy some fabulous walks.
Search all Challenging, Grade 6 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 8 miles; Ascent/Descent 850m; Terrain: sometimes rough, loose or steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs / Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
Austria works on you gradually. The first morning you might notice the silence — the particular quality of it at altitude, broken only by cowbells and the crunch of boots on a well-worn path. By the end of the week, you'll have walked ridge trails with the Berchtesgaden Alps spread out before you, rested with coffee and apple strudel at a mountain hut, and discovered that the conversations that happen on a long alpine descent with a small group of fellow walkers are some of the most memorable of any holiday.
We take you to some of Austria's finest walking bases. From Maria Alm in the Salzburgerland Alps, where the Hochkonig panorama trail opens up views across the highest summits in the region, to the thermal spa village of Bad Hofgastein, where 2,000-metre peaks rise above valley paths and locally sourced cheeses and ham await at the end of a rewarding day. Those who prefer a gentler pace will find Zell am See — crystal lakes, easy alpine trails and glacier scenery — hard to improve upon, while the hidden Zugspitz Arena offers some of the most spectacularly located walking in the Tyrol.
And in winter, Austria transforms entirely. Join us in the village of Bach in the Lechtal for snowshoeing through a landscape blanketed in white, where the Kalbele and Körber lakes lie frozen and still — a completely different Austria, and one that very few visitors ever get to see.
Whether you prefer the expertise of a local mountain guide or the freedom of independent exploration, we offer walking holidays in Austria to suit every preference.
If you value expert knowledge of alpine routes, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow walkers, or want insider access to the best mountain huts and hidden valleys, then a guided walking tour might be perfect for you. Benefits include:
If you're an experienced alpine walker, prefer hiking at your own pace, or like the flexibility to linger at mountain huts, then a self-guided walking holiday may suit you best.
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