Description
Hut-based holidays in the Austrian High Alps.
The Hohe Tauern National Park encompasses glacial landscapes, high peaks, and an extensive network of huts and trails. This book presents several ways to experience the region through continuous hut-to-hut treks. The Reichen, Venediger, and Glockner groups each possess a distinct character, offering varied opportunities for extended mountain holidays in the Eastern Alps.
Four main treks with varying requirements.
The guide covers the Reichen Group Rucksack Route, Venediger Group Rucksack Route, Venediger Glacier Tour, and Glockner Rucksack Route. Treks are divided into stages and serve as a basis for multi-day itineraries. Additional suggestions and detours provide further options, though some involve glacier crossings or other alpine challenges.
Stages and practical choices between huts.
Route descriptions and maps support the planning of daily distances and connections, while practical information assists in assessing feasibility. The book clarifies the structure of each trek proposal and where alternatives or detours may fit. Hut information should be supplemented with current opening times and reservations before finalizing your plan.
Assess experience and skills for each variant.
High-alpine terrain, snow, and weather conditions impose different requirements than a standard day hike in the valley. Certain options require glacier or climbing skills and should not be treated as ordinary hiking routes. The guide is suitable for experienced readers who can distinguish between the options and select an itinerary that matches their own competence and current mountain conditions.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Allan Hartley. English language. 296 pages. Second edition, published 2024. ISBN 9781786310644.
