Walking in Austria: 101 Routes - Day Walks, Multi-day Treks and Classic Hut-to-Hut Tours [Paperback]

A guidebook to 101 graded day walks, multi-day treks and hut-to-hut tours across Austria. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the Austrian Alps, the routes are suitable for walkers of all abilities and are perfect for walking April to October.

Routes range from 3-120km (2-75 miles) and are graded 1-3 so theres something for everyone. Areas covered include R?tikon, Silvretta, Stubai, and Zillertal Alps, the Hohe Tauern, and the Karawanken.

• Full description and sketch mapsincluded for each walk
• Information onpublic transport, accommodation, gear and safety
• Full details of over100 mountain huts
• German-Englishglossary
• Sized to easilyfit in a jacket pocket

This guidebook describes 101 varied walks in Austria, from day walks to multi-day treks. Walks are graded from 1 to 3 with something to suit every level of ambition. Ten of Austria's most stunning regions are covered, including the R?tikon,?Silvrettaand??tztal Alps, with routes ranging from 3 to 120km.

With its incredible mountain huts, quaint villages, impressive web of well-maintained way-marked footpaths and dazzling natural scenery, Austria is arguably one of Europe's most walker-friendly countries. It is also enchanting in its beauty, featuring rugged limestone spires, towering snowy peaks, majestic lakes and villages tucked away in quiet valleys.

A full description of each route is accompanied by mapping. The guide also features full details of 135 mountain huts, hut to hut tours, a German-English language section, as well as information on public transport, accommodation, gear and safety issues.

Kev Reynolds is a freelance writer, photojournalist and lecturer. A prolific compiler of guidebooks, his first title for Cicerone Press appeared in 1978; he has since produced 27 titles for Cicerone, with others being researched. A member of the Outdoor Writers' Guild, the Alpine Club and Austrian Alpine ClÃj