Trekking in Austria's Hohe Tauern : Including the ascent of the Grossglockner and Grossvenediger

This extraordinary region includes the Reichen, Venediger and Grossglockner mountain groups, offering varied multi-day treks through pristine high-mountain scenery. Written by experienced guidebook author Allan Hartley, this essential companion presents four outstanding multi-day hut-to-hut treks: the Reichen Group Rucksack Route (61km), the Venediger Group Rucksack Route (68km), the Venediger Glacier Tour (78km), and the Glockner Rucksack Route (99km). Each trek is presented in clear stages, enabling you to plan confidently and experience the very best of this iconic Austrian mountain region. Optional link stages allow experienced trekkers to extend their journey into a longer traverse of the National Park, with the opportunity to ascend Grossglockner, Austria's highest peak. Packed with practical support, this guidebook features detailed stage-by-stage route descriptions, 1:50,000 scale mapping and clear elevation profiles to help you navigate complex alpine terrain with confidence. A comprehensive hut directory and practical information on overnight stops allow you to plan accommodation smoothly and enjoy the traditional Austrian hut-to-hut experience. Expert advice on access and transport—including getting to start points from Munich, Innsbruck and Salzburg—helps you tailor each trek to your available time, experience and fitness level. From glacier viewpoints beneath towering summits to welcoming alpine huts perched high above sweeping valleys, the Hohe Tauern offers some of Austria's most memorable trekking.