8-day Standard Itinerary Self-guided


Local Treasure


Culinary Highlight


Authentic Mountain Huts


Alpine Lakes and Streams


Summit Opportunities


Solitude
This self-guided hut-to-hut hiking tour in Austria leads you through gentle, flower-filled valleys by day and rewards you with delicious, genuinely Austrian meals in the evening. Along the way, you stay in authentic Austrian mountain huts with real historical significance, soaking up traditional alpine culture and stories from the region. For one memorable day, you even cross the border into Switzerland to overnight at an Austrian-run hut in Swiss territory.
The loop is partially high-alpine and crosses authentic alpine valleys with big views of surrounding 3,000-meter peaks. Alpine lakes and mountain streams are featured throughout the full tour. If you love ice-cold alpine lakes and swimming in them, this stunning but lesser-known region of the Alps is a perfect match.
Optional detours to nearby summits over 3,000 meters add extra challenge and a sense of accomplishment for experienced hikers. There is a short cable section over one of the passes with some exposure on the full itinerary. This cannot be avoided.
The Culinary Delight Hut Hiking Tour can be customized for a wide range of fitness levels. You can add a rest day at any of the included huts or keep moving every day, depending on how relaxed or active you want your Austria self-guided adventure to feel.
You can also book an Airport-to-Airport package from Innsbruck or Munich, so we take care of the transfers while you focus on training, hiking, and enjoying hut-to-hut adventure in the Alps.
Location
Paznauntal, Austria
Airport
Innsbruck, Austria
or Munich Germany
Season
July to mid-September
Responsible Travel Score
14/15 Responsible Travel Hero
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