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Hikes and treks in Austria
We cover 2 routes in Austria: 1 day hike and 1 multi-day trek. The gentlest is Schneeberg (demanding); the toughest is Stubai High Trail (hard). The highest point is 2,720 m on Stubai High Trail.
Compare the routes
| Route | Type | Distance | Days | Highest point | Difficulty | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schneeberg | Day hike | 16 km | 1 | 2,076 m | Demanding | June to October |
| Stubai High Trail | Multi-day | 80 km | 7–9 | 2,720 m | Hard | July to September |
The routes in detail
Day hike
Austria · near Vienna
Schneeberg
Vienna's own mountain and the highest peak in Lower Austria. A big day out with a rack railway as an easy way down.
≈ 16 km
2,076 m high
7–9 days
Austria · near Innsbruck
Stubai High Trail
A hut-to-hut circuit high above the Stubai valley near Innsbruck, linking eight huts with lakes, glaciers and a few airy passages.
≈ 80 km
2,720 m high
Before you go
- Check if you're fit enough with the two-minute readiness quiz.
- Travel insurance for trekking: altitude limits and what rescue really costs.
- Packing list and the gear budget calculator.
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