Epic Hikes
In terms of natural beauty, Austria has it all – dramatic, jagged Alpine landscapes, glittering lakes, and lush meadows. Hiking is one of the most practical ways to absorb the rural beauty at your own pace, and there are countless trails to be discovered all over the country. The area of Südsteirische Weinstrasse, comparable to Tuscany in Italy, takes you across winding roads, vineyards and trails often leading to a traditional inn, where you can sample local wines at the end of a long day’s hike. For a more challenging route, the 250-mile long Eagle Walk in Tirol carries you across precarious mountain paths, with intimidating elevation levels.

Zillertal Alps, view of Schwarzenstein, Tirol | © Österreich Werbung / Popphackner