Innsbruck Mountain Adventures : Summer routes for a multi-activity holiday around the capital of Austria's Tirol book cover

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Innsbruck Mountain Adventures : Summer routes for a multi-activity holiday around the capital of Austria's Tirol

by Sharon Boscoe

Innsbruck sits at the heart of the Austrian Tirol, surrounded by some of the finest mountain terrain in the Alps.


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About the book

Within easy reach of the city lie high alpine peaks, via ferrata routes, sport climbing crags, mountain biking trails, wilderness hiking paths and the rugged landscapes of the Karwendel — all accessible by public transport directly from the city centre. This Cicerone guidebook covers 60 summer mountain adventures around Innsbruck, spanning the full range of outdoor activities the region has to offer. From gentle family walks and alpine hut days to low-grade mountaineering and adrenaline-filled descents, it is the ideal companion for a multi-activity holiday in the capital of the Tirol. The routes cover day walks, adventure walks and scrambles, overnight hut walks, alpine mountaineering, sport climbing, via ferratas, mountain biking, road cycling, city and trail running, and family activities — all within reach of Innsbruck. Walking highlights include the Zirbenweg and Wilderwasserweg hiking trails, the Brandjochspitze ridge scramble, the Nordkette and Karwendel traverses, and sections of the Adlerweg (Eagle Trail). Mountaineering routes include ascents of Wildspitze, the highest peak in Tirol, and Wilder Freiger, alongside the Innsbrucker klettersteig via ferrata and sport climbing crags at Arzbergklamm, Engelswand and Rofan. Mountain biking highlights include the Nordkette singletrail and the Karwendel loop, while road cyclists can tackle the Mieminger Plateau and the Gnadenwald loop. Family highlights include the Kugelwald Adventure World and the Ghost Trail at Oberperfuss. Route descriptions are illustrated with maps, elevation profiles and photo topos, with practical advice on transport, accommodation and equipment. Almost all activities are accessible by public transport from Innsbruck, making this the complete guide to summer adventures around the region.

Book details

Published by Cicerone Press

Paperback ISBN: 9781852849580 25 Nov 2024 168 x 132 x 15 (mm) 318g