Description
The landscape and the journey
With Tirol’s mountains close at hand, Innsbruck offers varied outdoor days without changing accommodation constantly. This guide shows how to combine a city base with walking, cycling, climbing and other summer mountain activities, from easier outings to substantial adventures.
Routes and itinerary options
The 60 suggestions include day walks, adventurous walks and scrambles, overnight hut trips, mountaineering, sport climbing, via ferrata, road and mountain biking, running and family outings. Walking areas include the Zirbenweg, Nordkette and Karwendel; Wildspitze features as a mountaineering objective. The range suits groups with different interests.
Maps and practical planning
Maps, elevation profiles and photo-topos illustrate routes where relevant. Transport, accommodation and equipment information helps you assess what is practical from your base; many activities are accessible by public transport. Alternative options make it easier to adapt your holiday when weather or energy levels change.
Choosing the right trip
A family walk, glacier ascent and technical bike trail demand very different skills. Use the experience and equipment guidance to choose realistically, assess conditions and arrange qualified assistance where needed. The book supports a varied holiday combining the city with carefully chosen mountain activities.
About this edition
English-language guidebook by Sharon Boscoe. First edition published in 2018, with subsequent reprints. 280 pages. ISBN 9781852849580.
