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Panoramic Peaks of the Kitzbuhel Alps - 8 days
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Panoramic Peaks of the Kitzbuhel Alps - 8 days

8 Days
Moderate to Challenging

Panoramic Peaks of the Kitzbuhel Alps - 8 days

from £1,170 / person

Overview

Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscape of the Austrian Alps on this self-guided adventure through Salzburg’s Peaks and the Kitzbühel Alps. Each day unveils new vistas, from the majestic peaks of the Leogang and Lofer mountains to the serene pastures and alpine meadows of the Kitzbühel Alps. Traverse well-maintained hiking paths and enjoy a myriad of culinary delights, including local specialties that will invigorate your spirit. With stunning panoramas that boast over 30 peaks soaring above 3000 meters, this itinerary combines the exhilarating experience of mountain hiking with the tranquillity of charming pastoral scenery. Get ready to reconnect with nature and relish the spectacular alpine beauty at every turn.

Highlights

  • Breathe in the fresh alpine air while hiking along the breathtaking Steinernen Meer.
  • Take in panoramic views from the heights of Schmittenhöhe, with its 360-degree vistas.
  • Experience the idyllic village of Maria Alm, a true gem of alpine culture.
  • Delight in local delicacies like ‘Buchteln’ at rustic mountain huts.
  • Follow winding trails through lush meadows with views of Kitzbühel’s majestic peaks.
  • Wander through the enchanting valley of Pillersee, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery.

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights)

Transfers

  • Luggage Transfers
  • Cable Car

Meals

7 breakfasts

Guidance & Support

  • Itinerary & Walk Notes
  • Walking App for Navigation
  • 24/7 on-trip support

How We Rate This Walk

4

Stroll Walking Grade

Moderate to Challenging

Rated by our team — we walk every route before we recommend it.

Regular hills and varied terrain. These walks involve more challenging sections. Regular walking beforehand is recommended.

View Fitness Guide

6

Days on the trail

11-19 km

Average per walking day

471-1240 m

Gain per day

4/10

Trail difficulty

Where You'll Stay

Relax into a carefully chosen mix of four-star and three-star hotels and traditional country lodges, hand-picked to reflect the best of the Kitzbühel Alps. The properties range from historic mountain hotels with deep local roots to lodge-style retreats that make the most of one of Austria's finest walking regions. Each has been selected with the walking guest in mind, offering a proper place to recover before the next day's trails.

What You'll Eat

Set yourself up for the day with a proper breakfast spread, included on all seven mornings of the holiday. Lunch on the trail is best taken at the mountain refuges that punctuate the route, a tradition in the Alps and one of the quiet pleasures of walking here. By evening, the villages and towns along the way are ready to reward a day well walked. Dinner is yours to explore, with a variety of local restaurants and traditional inns to choose from.

Please advise us of any food allergies or intolerances at the time of booking. If you have severe allergies, bringing some of your own snacks is recommended, as specialist ingredients can be harder to source in the mountains.

More About This Trip

The walk both starts and finishes in Maishofen, in the Austrian Alps near Zell am See.

The most convenient airport is Salzburg (SZG), with a direct train to Maishofen taking around one hour and 40 minutes. Services run frequently throughout the day. Transfers from Salzburg airport to your hotel can be arranged on request. Innsbruck and Munich airports are also viable options, both with onward train connections to Maishofen, though journey times are longer.

As the walk returns to Maishofen, the same train connection back to Salzburg airport applies for your departure. In Austria, tickets can be purchased at station machines or online in advance through ÖBB, Austria's national rail operator.

This walk is available from 23 May to 13 September, with arrivals on Saturdays and Sundays. Departures in late May and early June offer a quieter, fresher experience, with alpine meadows coming into flower and the hills at their greenest.

Please note that the cable cars included on Day 7 operate from mid-June to the end of September; guests travelling before mid-June will be offered alternative walks.

July and August bring the most settled weather and the warmest days, though the Kitzbühel Alps are popular in high summer and trails around the main resorts will be busier. September sees the summer crowds thin considerably. Weather is often more stable than mid-summer, and the landscape begins its autumn turn, with pasture grasses going golden and the first warm tones appearing in the forests. Whenever you travel, pack a warm layer and waterproofs; mountain weather can change quickly at any time of year.

Moderate to challenging. Trails follow well-maintained mountain paths and forest roads through high alpine pastures, with expansive views and classic alpine scenery throughout. The terrain is mostly comfortable and clearly defined underfoot, though a few sections require surefootedness. Good walking boots with ankle support are essential.

Walking days can run to around six hours, so a solid base level of fitness is important. Training three to four times per week in the months before departure is advisable.

Mountain weather can change quickly. At least one member of your party should be confident using a map and compass in the event that visibility drops. Walk notes, daily walk summaries, maps, and GPX tracks are provided.

Travel insurance is required for all Stroll walking holidays, covering cancellation costs, loss of luggage and injury. For international trips, your policy must also include medical evacuation coverage. A cancellation fee applies if you cancel after your holiday has been confirmed.

A detailed information pack and itinerary will be sent to you around six weeks before departure, covering everything you need to know for a seamless experience. In the meantime, our team is always on hand to answer any questions.

For your safety and well-being, we are unable to accept bookings for solo walkers on our self-guided European Alps walking trips. The remote nature of some tracks and limited mobile reception mean that walking alone presents a higher risk in case of emergencies.

Each morning it will be up to you to place your luggage at the designated luggage pick-up point within the hotel by 9.00 am. This generally will be at reception or where you pick up your luggage the night before. Please consult your hosts if any details. The number of bags is not limited but they must be less than 20kg.

The bus journeys cannot be pre-booked and are therefore at own cost. Bus fares cost a total of approximately EUR 14 pp.

The Saalbach-Hinterglemm Joker Card allows up to 6 cable car rides in the region. This will be needed for your cable car rides on days 5, 6 and 7. Further details and inclusions can be found here: https://www.saalbach.com/en/summer/joker-card

Dates & Pricing

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Prices shown are per person, twin/double share basis.

Notes

This walk must start on a Saturday or Sunday.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The walking season runs from May through October, though the exact window varies by itinerary. The Lakeside Trails and Alpine Trails of Austria's Lake District are available from early May to early October — prime time for wildflowers, open alpine huts, and long evening light. The Crossing the Austrian Alps has a shorter window, mid-June to late September, when the high passes are reliably clear and the mountains are at their most dramatic.

Solo walkers are not accepted on any of the Austrian itineraries. Some sections of the trail pass through remote alpine terrain with limited mobile coverage, and the safety risk of walking alone in those areas is genuine. These walks are best done with a companion or small group.

Your main luggage travels ahead each day while you walk with just a daypack. Leave your bag at hotel reception each morning and it will be waiting at your next stop by the time you arrive. On the Crossing the Austrian Alps, bags must be ready by 8:00am, must be soft-sided (no hard cases), and weigh no more than 15kg. On the Lakeside Trails and Alpine Trails, the cut-off is 9:00am with a 20kg limit per bag. Keep your bag manageable — occasionally you may need to carry it a short distance from a bus stop or up a flight of stairs.

Across all three itineraries, you'll stay in a mix of 3 and 4-star hotels, country inns, and guesthouses, all handpicked for their comfort and local character. Ensuite bathrooms and a hearty local breakfast are standard. Lunch and dinner are your own to explore — and that's genuinely part of the appeal. Alpine huts serving homemade pastries, lakeside beer gardens, and village restaurants are all part of the experience.

A well-fitted daypack is all you need on the trail. Pack your rain jacket, a warm layer, one to two litres of water, lunch and snacks, sunscreen, insect repellent, a basic first aid kit, and some cash. Walking poles are worth bringing, particularly for the rocky descents on the Alps crossing. Most daypacks are not fully waterproof, so line yours with a heavy-duty plastic bag or use a waterproof cover — afternoon storms in the mountains are not uncommon.

Alpine weather moves fast. A clear morning can turn into an afternoon storm with little warning, and visibility can drop quickly at altitude. Pack for sunshine and rain in equal measure. At least one person in your group should be comfortable reading a map and compass if conditions deteriorate on more remote sections of the trail.

Austria uses the Euro. Cards are widely accepted in hotels and larger towns, but you will need cash for local bus fares along the trail — these run between roughly EUR 5 and EUR 22 per person, cannot be pre-booked, and must be paid on the day. It's worth carrying a decent amount before heading out each morning.

Tipping is not obligatory, but rounding up the bill at a cafe or restaurant is standard practice and always warmly received.

Only breakfast is included in the trip package, which gives you flexibility to eat around most dietary needs at lunch and dinner. Austrian cuisine leans heavily on meat and dairy, so strict vegans may need to plan ahead and seek out specific restaurants in larger towns. If your requirements are complex, stock up on supplementary snacks in the city before heading out on the trail.

Yes, and it is a condition of booking. Your policy must cover injury, cancellation, luggage loss, and medical evacuation. These are self-guided walks through genuine alpine terrain — adequate insurance is not optional.

Coverage is reliable in towns and most settled areas, but can be patchy on more remote sections of the alpine tracks. Carry your phone fully charged, bring a backup power bank for longer days, and know that most accommodations have WiFi.

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