Hiking Upper Austria

The Salzkammergut Lake District is blessed with a wonderfully diverse range of natural beauty from the mighty Dachstein Peak to the beautiful, emerald green lakes. There are trails, hikes, climbs, and secret pathways that will take you into areas of awesome natural beauty. Explore this breathtaking mountain and lake scenery by foot!

The Kalkalpen National Park is a natural playground with its crisp mountain air and lush emerald forests. There's something to do here every day whether it's a thrilling adventure or just some quiet time listening to nature and absorbing the magnificent scenery in Upper Austria’s southeast. There are endless hiking opportunities for the day hiker, weekend overnighter, and extended backpacker. No matter whether you’re a novice hiker or veteran ridge runner, the pristine wilderness of Kalkalpen National Park offers unparalleled opportunities to explore, experience and connect with nature.

The potential for hiking in Muehlviertel is endless and inviting as well: This scenic Region in Upper Austria’s North offer mouthwatering culinary delights, many beer breweries and a wealth of cultural sights and attractions. Becoming one with nature has never been easier.

The Donausteig Trail is a hiking trail that links the lovely towns of Passau and Grein over a distance of 450 kilometers. It is rich with opportunities to explore natural beauty and local history and showcases numerous points of interest along the Danube. The Donausteig Trail has been skillfully designed to get the most out of the versatile scenery in the Bavarian-Upper Austrian Danube Area. Cleverly routed, the trail meanders from the densely wooded river banks through bucolic agricultural grounds in the plains to lovely towns and across wild and romantic ravines and gorges. The walks are rounded out by information on the varied legends and myths of this area of awesome natural beauty.

From detailed route descriptions and tour suggestions over selected hiker’s hotels to luggage transport services from one accommodation to the next – Upper Austria provides walking packages and tailored itineraries for discerning guests, groups or families desiring the very best from their Upper Austria walking encounter.

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• Hiking in Upper Austria (german only)
  
• Hiking regions in Upper Austria (german only)
  
• Hiking trails in Upper Austria (german only)
  

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