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Explore the Austrian Tyrol hiking the stunning Oetztal Valley
Explore the Austrian Tyrol while using a single hotel as your home base.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Tyrol and the surrounding Alps.
Absorb the rich culture of Austria and taste delicious regional foods.
Explore the area made famous by Ötzi the ice man!
The Austrian Tyrol Hiking Tour will take you into the breathtaking alpine landscape of Tyrol for an unforgettable week surrounded by nature. On the tour you will explore the Oetztal Valley, nicknamed the "valley of the millionaires", and enjoy all the advantages of a rich and varied hiking holiday.
Faced with a range of magnificent landscapes, you will be able to gaze out across the mountains and contemplate life while taking in the most beautiful sights that the Alps have to offer. And in the evenings, you can rest in a traditional Austrian inn to absorb some of the region’s famous hospitality and culture. If you want to experience the beauty of Central Europe, then the Austrian Tyrol Hiking Tour is certainly one of the best ways to do it!
The Austrian Tyrol Hiking Tour will take you into the breathtaking alpine landscape of Tyrol for an unforgettable week surrounded by nature. On the tour you will explore the Oetztal Valley, nicknamed the "valley of the millionaires", and enjoy all the advantages of a rich and varied hiking holiday.
Faced with a range of magnificent landscapes, you will be able to gaze out across the mountains and contemplate life while taking in the most beautiful sights that the Alps have to offer. And in the evenings, you can rest in a traditional Austrian inn to absorb some of the region’s famous hospitality and culture. If you want to experience the beauty of Central Europe, then the Austrian Tyrol Hiking Tour is certainly one of the best ways to do it!
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Austrian Tyrol Hiking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Niederthai
After arriving in the small Austrian village of Niederthai, you will meet up with your guide in the evening and enjoy an immersive first night in the Alps, before settling in ahead of the next day’s journey.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Niederthai
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Summit Narrengogl
Today you will depart from Niederthai on foot towards Narrengogl (2310 m) for your first warm-up hike that will begin with magnificent views. Depending on the fitness level of the group, you will have the option of continuing to the Hühnerkogl and looping back to Niederthai in order to make the most of the Austrian landscapes.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Niederthai
Distance: 5h Walk, 820m Ascent/820m Descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Climb Wäckelwarte
Day 3 of your hiking tour in the Austrian Tyrol will see you climb to the belvedere of Wäckelwarte (2097 m), high above Längenfeld. After, a beautiful path in the forest will take you to a unique observation point where you can gaze out at your surroundings. Finish off the day’s adventure by looping back to Wäckelwarte to end the day in style.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Niederthai
Distance: 6h Walk, 1000m Ascent/1000m Descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Lake Soomsee
Today you will take the road towards the resort of Obergurgl, where you will follow a very beautiful path that climbs to Lake Soomsee (2580 m) Surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of Tyrol, the view here is breathtaking! On the return, you will follow a green path to Obergurgl.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Niederthai
Distance: 6h Walk, 800m Ascent/800m Descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Hike to Finstertalalm
Day 5 of the tour will see you discover the end of the Horlach valley. Travelling from Niederthai, you will follow the river before climbing uphill towards Finstertalalm (2142 m). Depending on the shape of the group, you can push your endurance to complete a loop back to the starting point that offers some incredible scenery.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Niederthai
Distance: 5h Walk, 700m Ascent/700m Descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Ascend 3000m towards the Winnes Mannle
The final day of hiking on your tour will see you make your way from the small station of Vent towards the Wildes Mannle (3019 m), a characteristic peak of this beautiful valley that is situated very close to the glaciers. It is in this area that Ötzi, a mummy remarkably preserved in the ice, was discovered. Return to the starting point along the same path.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Niederthai
Distance: 7h Walk, 1000m Ascent/1000m Descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 Departure Day
After one final breakfast in the hotel, you will pack your things for an individual departure from Niederthai and the beautiful Tyrol region.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Austrian Tyrol Hiking Tour Price and Dates
This tour isrun either as a private tour for your group only. Prices below are per person.Private Guided Tour
- Guided group of 2-3: on request
- Guided group of 4+: from EUR1385 per person
Accommodation on the Austrian Tyrol Hiking Tour
This tour is based in inns. Accommodations on this trip are of a 3-star standard, and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplemental fee to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Austrian Tyrol Hiking Tour?
Meals
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 nights are included. Accommodation before and after the tour can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for you and your luggage are included in the tour as indicated in the itinerary.
Also Included
- Supervision by a qualified mountain leader
- Transfers as indicated in the programme
Not included
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Food/drink not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal hiking and travel equipment
- Transportation before/after the tour
- Anything not listed in “What’s included in your trip”.
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Private transfer to hotel from airport
- Upgrade to double rooms (where possible)
- How hard is the Austrian Tyrol Hiking Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Austria?
- Are meals included on the Austrian Tyrol Hiking Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Niederthai to start this tour?
- Is the Austrian Tyrol Hiking Tour in English?
- Where does the Austrian Tyrol Hiking Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Austria?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Austria?
We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 3 / 5. You will hike 5-6 hours a day, with lots of uphill and downhill. The path might be easy, but you’ll still move your body every day!
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into Innsbruck Airport (INN) and take either public transit or a hired car to the start of the tour in Niederthai.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
The Austrian Tyrol Hiking Tour ends where it begins in Niederthai, Austria. From there, you can take transport to the Innsbruck Airport (INN) for your departure.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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