At a Glance
Experience a hiker’s wonderland come alive firsthand in the magnificent Tyrolean Alps in Austria. Discover the beauty of this intriguing mountain world as you meander along its vibrant meadows, alpine pastures, roaring waterfalls alongside breathtaking panoramic landscapes for 7 full days of adventure.
Start your wondrous journey in Kitzbühel, home to the legendary Hahnenkamm World Cup ski race and unwind in one of the most longstanding and prestigious houses in the village at Boutiquehotel Erika. Wake up to an exciting walk the next day through spectacular landscapes, lush meadows and shaded woodland. Dare to take a cold dip in Lake Schwarzsee, a lake with a beautiful shade of emerald green. Venture on a scenic cable car ride to the Kitzbuheler Horn, the highest summit of the surrounding mountains, and simply soak ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 6 nights in a 4-star accommodation on a twin share basis
- All breakfasts
- Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
- Headwater navigation app
- Kitzbühel Alpen Sommer Card (includes certain cable cars and mountain railways)
Itinerary
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Making your own way from the airport, your adventure begins at your hotel in the small alpine town of Kitzbühel, internationally renowned as one of the most famous winter sport resorts in the Alps. Unwind in one of the most longstanding and prestigious houses in the village at Boutiquehotel Erika. Relax at the spacious garden with terrace and simply savour the serenity. Rejuvenate at the spa with two indoor pools, and outdoor swimming pong and two saunas. A perfect abode after your next few days of walking adventures. This evening, refresh with a drink at the bear before indulging in a hearty dinner of Tyrolean cuisine with options for a la carte to a tantalising five course menu. For those in pursue of adventure can journey to the town centre for plenty of restaurants to choose from. |
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Level 2, Approx. 12 km (8 miles), 2-3 hours walking Savour a delightful breakfast amongst the picturesque Alps feeling refreshed. Today’s hike takes you through stunning countryside as you explore the verdant meadows and shaded forests. Discover Lake Schwarzsee, which contrary to what the name suggests, you'll find that the water is not black, but rather a breathtaking shade of emerald green. Here you can decide to go skinning dipping and have quite some fun splashing around in the lake. Proceed along the path and in a matter of time, you'll stumble upon the picturesque farmhouses and shimmering ponds. These houses give a rather peculiar feeling that speaks of the rich heritage they hold. All set against the majestic Wilder Kaiser mountain range. |
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Level 2, Approx. 12 km (8 miles), 2-3 hours walking Venture on a scenic cable car up to Kitzbuheler Horn, a place regarded as the highest summit of the Alps, and here take in the incredible views of the imposing mountains. Immerse yourself in the incredible atmosphere and 360° panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges, dotted with countless peaks. An incredible sight, a memory that will last a lifetime. Right there, you will feel like you're standing at the edge of the world. Marvel at over 300 different species of alpine plants as you make your way through the beautiful flower garden and towards the valley across idyllic meadows. |
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Level 2, Approx. 18 km (11 miles), 2-3 hours walking The next adventure takes you on a short bus journey to Erpfendorf and proceeds to the romantic paradise of Griesbach ravine. If you are daring enough, perch on the impressive chain bridges and make your way across the adventurous footbridges, suspended just above the gorge waters. Take a break on reaching the Traditional Huberalm Hut which is just along the Jagersteig-trail. An alpine forest trail takes you to the shores of Großache river where you’ll follow the lovely riverbank path into St. Johann, a picturesque village set on the northern slopes of Kitzbuhel Horn Mountain. |
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Level 2, Approx. 15 km (9 miles), 2-3 hours walking Wake up to another day of fun adventure as you prepare to explore the holy places that call Tyrolean home. Travel along the Tyrolean Way of St. James which brings you through the Ofenschlucht-gorge where you'll find the historic pilgrimage church of St. Adolari. Continue your journey down to the turquoise shores of Lake Pillersees. With the help of a guide, navigate through the rugged rock spires of the Steinberg mountains and the blue shell symbol of the pilgrims as you walk into Flecken. Venture on a thrilling chair lift up the mountain face to Buchensteinwand. A grand place for ski lovers to enjoy and relish a brand new experience. Now at 1,450m, you’ll find a traditional chapel and viewing platform to witness the exceptional panorama. Descend into the valley along an informative flower trail. |
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Level 2, Approx. 11 km (7 miles), 2-3 hours walking And to bring an end to a spectacular week in Kitzbuhel, enjoy a spectacular natural treasure that awaits you from Jochberg, to the Sintersbach basin. Ascend through the steeped value and emerge at a height of 85 m over steep rocks. Take in the beautiful display of natural power before descending into the valley along the remarkable Drachensteigen trail. Take a short bus back to Kitzbuhel full of memories from your Tyrolean adventure. |
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Level 1, Approx. 7 km (4 miles), 1-2 hours walking Savour one last breakfast, a perfect time to reflect on your incredible journey. Today’s walk is a memorable one! Marvel at the Streif, the iconic World Cup downhill ski course on the Hahnenkamm mountain in the Kitzbuhel Alps, on foot! This esteemed ski competition attracts around 50,000 visitors annually and is known for its challenging slope. During the hike, you'll follow the ski course downhill, getting an up-close look at the infamous run and learning about its storied history through informational boards along the way. The views of the Wilder Kaiser Mountains, Lake Schwarzsee, and the mighty Kitzbuheler Horn Mountain complements your descent. Later, bid farewell to the Alps and make your own arrangements for your onward travel. Alternatively, airport transfers can be arranged at an additional cost, please contact us. NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
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Please contact us for private departures and group bookings. Single Supplement is available on request.
More Info
- The departure and finish point is Kitzbuhel
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Kitzbuhel. The closest major airport is Salzburg International Airport and is 74 km from the center of Kitzbuhe
- Airport transfers are not included. Joining location starts in your accommodation in Kitzbuhel making your own arrangements there. Alternatively, airport transfers can be arranged at an additional cost, please contact us.
Tyrol has an alpine-like climate characterized by extreme variability, even on the same day there can be great differences in temperatures and climate. Summers are generally mild but rainy, while winters are harsh and relatively drier, in winter most precipitation falls in the form of snow.
The walking level on this trip is rated Level 2 Leisurely/Moderate.
Level 1 Leisurely: Experience is not necessary; anyone fit and healthy enough to complete a weekend walk will thrive. Walks are often optional. Trails are seldom flat, so expect a reasonable number of ascents and descents. You normally walk for two to five hours per day; daily ascents will likely be around 985ft to 1,640ft (300m to 500m), perhaps with the odd day around 1,970ft (600m).
Level 3 Moderate: Expect easy, medium-length walks or harder, shorter walks. Some experience is useful, but not essential. Good health and reasonable fitness are important. There will be walks at higher altitudes and some longer, harder days. Generally, though, the underfoot conditions will be fair. A walking day is normally five to seven hours; daily ascents will likely be around 1,640ft to 2,625ft (500m to 800m), perhaps with the odd day around 2,955ft to 3,280ft (900m to 1,000m).
Level 5 Challenging: Fitness is vital with extended walking in mountainous terrain. You might also experience high altitude, challenging climates and remote locations. Trekking experience is desirable, but not vital if you are confident in your physical condition. Walking days are usually between six and eight hours, although they may be longer for passes or peaks. Daily ascents can be around 2,955ft to 3,280ft (900m to 1,000m), perhaps with the odd day around 3,610ft to 3,940ft (1,100m to 1,200m).
Level 7 Tough: Trekking experience is essential and preferably at altitude. You need complete confidence in your ability to trek for many days over difficult terrain. You may encounter extreme altitude and weather conditions and may need to use ice axes and crampons. Stamina is essential as walking days last six to nine hours (sometimes more on occasions). Daily ascents will likely be around 2,955ft to 3,280ft (900m to 1,000m), perhaps with the odd day around 3,610ft to 3,940ft (1,100m to 1,200m).
Split and optional grades: Where a trip falls between two grades, an intermediate or ‘split’ grade is used. For example, Level 2 (Leisurely/Moderate). Occasionally there are optional ascents available; in this case, the grade will be highlighted.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 90 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 90 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 90 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 90 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. The tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
