AUSTRIA
Austria's standouts.
The 8 most popular hiking & trekking tours in Austria. What each one includes, who runs it, and what it costs.
Alpaca and llama hike near Vienna in Mödling: a friendly 2-hour countryside walk to Eichkogel with hands-on animals and city views.
“Alpacas and llamas are so cute, friendly, and funny! I got to spend some time with Tulkien, who was eager to finding grass so he could eat! The owner and his wife were very welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly. We had a fantastic time! Thank you!”
Private alpine hike above the Danube near Dürnstein, led by English-speaking Michael, with castle ruins, optional ferry, and time to explore.
“My husband and I did this tour with Michael as our guide, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s lovely to get out of the cities and see some of Austria from a different vantage point, experiencing its nature and wildlife. The valley and forest here are simply stunning and a must-see. Michael was great to…”
Guided hike from Vienna to the UNESCO Wachau Valley near Spitz with vineyard and forest trails, Danube views, and optional Heurigen.
“Our hiking was blessed with a nice weather. Karin takes us to off-the-path trails with great views. There are lots of different fruits that we could have a taste. She was an awesome guide!”
A private snowshoe hike in Tyrol near Innsbruck with Franco. Quiet mountain time, photo help, and flexible routing for your pace.
“Very fantastic experience. Franco gave a very good suggestion and provided awesome help on our trip… delivered us to our trip points, communicated with locals for our needs, introduced Innsbruck…. He is so warm and fun 👍👍👍”
Hike the Matterhorn of the Prealps near Vienna with a small private group, expert guide Michael, and big views including Schneeberg.
“Michael was an excellent guide! He was very flexible with our schedule and our hiking interests, and we had an amazing time and saw some beautiful sights!”
Private Sound of Music tour from Salzburg with filming locations, a Werfen Do-Re-Mi hike, and a quick Mondsee chapel stop.
“A great way to learn about the movie as well as the Salzburg area. Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We got to see where many of the memorable movie scenes were shot and learn about what was done in Hollywood. We had a fantastic time.”
Private hike from Vienna to Spitz in Austria’s Wachau Valley, with UNESCO sights, vineyard views, and the 13th-century ruin Hinterhaus.
“Michael was an excellent guide. Provided umbrellas since it was raining. It was a fun day hiking around the vineyards and up to the castle. I would highly recommend this hike. Michael was knowledgeable about the history of the area. We had a nice stop at the end for a snack. Great day!!!!”
Panoramic 6-hour hike from Wilten Abbey to Telfer Wiesen above Telfes, led by photo guides, with scenic off-track paths.
“we had an amazing time and the views were brilliant. The guide was so knowledgeable and friendly and I would highly recommend this tour for all ages”
