Walking holidays in Austria
Walking in Austria
Explore the Alps at your own pace: A walking holiday in Austria is one of the finest ways to experience the beauty of the Alps. Far from crowded city streets and busy tourist hotspots, the Zell am See-Kaprun region in the heart of the Salzburger Land offers a stunning backdrop of glaciers, alpine meadows and crystal-clear lakes – all waiting to be discovered on foot. Whether you prefer gentle lakeside strolls or high-alpine trails with panoramic summit views, walking and hiking in Kaprun rewards you with an unforgettable scenery at every turn.
From the moment you lace up your boots, the landscape around the Kitzsteinhorn glacier and the Hohe Tauern National Park – Central Europe’s largest national park – unfolds in front of you. Well-marked paths wind through flower-filled pastures in summer, past rushing mountain streams and up to viewpoints that stretch across the entire Salzburg region. A holiday in Kaprun gives you the freedom to choose your own pace: leisurely or adventurous, solo or on guided tours with local experts who share their knowledge of this remarkable alpine world.
Walking holidays in the Austrian Alps
What makes walking holidays in the Austrian Alps so special is the sheer variety on offer. In Kaprun, you can start your morning with a gentle walk along the shores of Lake Zell – one of Austria’s most beautiful bathing lakes – and spend the afternoon hiking on the Kitzsteinhorn, where trails and the 3K K-onnection reach up to 3,000 metres above sea level.
The region around DAS ALPENHAUS KAPRUN, an alpine lifestyle hotel perfectly situated between lake and glacier, serves as an ideal base for walkers of all abilities. And thanks to the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card, which is included in your stay, you enjoy free use of cable cars and local buses, opening up even more trails without the uphill effort.
As a dedicated sports hotel in Austria, DAS ALPENHAUS KAPRUN offers everything you need for a successful walking break: hiking packages, detailed hiking maps and plenty of insider tips from the hotel’s own mountain specialists.
The best walking trails in Kaprun and Zell am See
The hiking map for Kaprun reveals a rich network of trails on and around the Kitzsteinhorn. Sometimes you follow gently ascending paths across lush green meadows dotted with wildflowers; at other times, the landscape turns high-alpine with rocky terrain and karst formations – each route offering a completely different character.
Cable cars carry you in comfort to the starting points of some of the most spectacular walks. Join a guided tour to conquer your first 3,000-metre peak or set off on a ranger-led expedition through the climate zones of the Kitzsteinhorn, from alpine forest to glacier ice. For those who love themed walks, hiking on the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See is a real highlight: follow in the footsteps of historical personalities, discover local wild herbs or explore an art trail on Zell’s local mountain.
Walking and wellness in the Austrian Alps
The beauty of a walking holiday in Austria at DAS ALPENHAUS KAPRUN is the effortless balance between activity and relaxation. After a rewarding day on the trails, nothing feels better than sinking into the warmth of the hotel’s ALPEN.VEDA.SPA in Kaprun – a 1,000 m² wellness area designed to help your body and mind recover.
Combine your favourite walking routes with cycling and mountain biking in Austria, a round of golf, or a tandem paragliding flight over the valley – the possibilities around DAS ALPENHAUS KAPRUN are endless. We look forward to welcoming you for your next walking adventure in the heart of the Austrian Alps.
Your host Tina Maria Verdi
