Trekking Austria's Adlerweg

The Eagle's Way across the Austrian Alps in Tyrol

CICERONE 2023

Guidebook to trekking the Adlerweg, a multi-stage walk through the Austrian Tyrol. The 324km route is broken down into 24 stages with easier alternatives provided for the most challenging stages. This east-to-west trek visits the historic town of Innsbruck and the mountain sub-ranges of Wilderkaiser, Rofangebirge and Lechtaler Alpen.

A guidebook to Austria's Adlerweg (the Eagle's way) a long-distance trail from St Johann in Tirol in the east, passing through the historic town of Innsbruck at its mid-point before continuing to St Anton am Arlberg in the west. This waymarked 324km trek is presented in 24 stages ranging between 7 and 32km in length, with easier alternate routes provided for the most difficult stages. This guide features 1:50,000 mapping, accommodation details for the start and end points of each stage, which serve hearty meals and refreshments, and details on local transport, planning and local history. Traversing the North Kakalpen Alps the route passes through the Wilderkaiser, Bradenberger Alpen, Rofangebirge, Karwendelgebirge, Wettersteinebirge and the Lechtaler Alpen ranges, enjoying views as far as Munich and the Swiss Alps. It is the perfect adventure for those looking for an alpine challenge.

CONTENTS

Route summary table

Overview map

Map key

Introduction

Background

The Adlerweg

The natural environment

Preparation

Getting there

Navigation

Accommodation

Food and drink

Amenities and services

What to take

Safety and security

About this guide

The Route

Section 1 Kaisergebirge

Stage 1 St Johann in Tirol to Gaudeamushütte

Stage 2 Gaudeamushütte to Schiesti (Hintersteinersee)

Stage 3 Schiesti (Hintersteinersee) to Kufstein

Section 2 Brandenberger Alpen and Rofangebirge

Stage 4 Langkampfen to Buchackeralm

Stage 5 Buchackeralm to Pinegg

Stage 6 Pinegg to Steinberg am Rofan (Unterberg)

Stage 7 Steinberg am Rofan (Unterberg) to Mauritzalm

Section 3 Karwendelgebirge

Stage 8 Maurach to Lamsenjochhütte

Stage 9 Lamsenjochhütte to Falkenhütte

Stage 10 Falkenhütte to Karwendelhaus

Stage 11 Karwendelhaus to Hallerangeralm (via Birkkarspitze)

Stage 11A Karwendelhaus to Hallerangeralm (via Karwendeltal)

Stage 12 Hallerangeralm to Hafelekarhaus

Section 4 Innsbruck and Patscherkofel

Stage 12A Innsbruck city tour

Stage 13 Patscherkofel to Tulfeinalm

Section 5 Wettersteingebirge and Mieminger Gebirge

Stage 14 Hochzirl to Solsteinhaus

Stage 15 Solsteinhaus to Leutasch (Weidach)

Stage 16 Leutasch (Weidach) to Ehrwald

Stage 17 Ehrwald to Loreahütte

Section 6 Lechtaler Alpen

Stage 18 Loreahütte to Anhalter Hütte

Stage 19 Anhalter Hütte to Hanauer Hütte

Stage 20 Hanauer Hütte to Württemberger Haus

Stage 21 Württemberger Haus to Memminger Hütte

Stage 22 Memminger Hütte to Ansbacher Hütte

Stage 23 Ansbacher Hütte to Leutkircher Hütte

Stage 24 Leutkircher Hütte to Arlbergpass

Section 6A Lechtal valley

Stage 19A Boden to Häselgehr

Stage 20A Häselgehr to Steeg

Stage 21A Steeg to St Anton am Arlberg

Appendix A Distances, timings and facilities

Appendix B Tourist offices

Appendix C Useful contacts

Appendix D Glossary of German geographic terms