Knappensteig
A long and utterly wild adventure through some stunning, remote terrain.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Nestled at the intersection of 2 famous alpine valleys and surrounded by mountains, Innsbruck fully deserves its title - "Capital of the Alps". Austria might not be home to any of the 82 4000m peaks, but it has a seemingly endless array of slightly smaller peaks, many of them easily accessible from Innsbruck. Innsbruck city itself is charming, with old cobbled streets winding around the River Inn and towering mountains looming above. The mountains themselves are spectacular, lined with hiking and biking trails and home to some of the best mountain huts in Europe. The network of huts above Innsbruck is extraordinary and they can be accessed year round thanks to the efforts of the guardians to keep summer trails clear and snowy tracks ploughed in the winter. Within an hour's drive of Innsbruck you'll find enough skiing to keep you going for several lifetimes, and 1000s of scenic hikes. The lack of famous mountains in the region mean that those who visit the area are real mountain folk, more interested in experiencing the wonders of the Tirol than peak bagging, and the culture of the area is wonderfully authentic. So if culture, a taste of city life and some epically wild mountains sound like your thing - get to Innsbruck!
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A long and utterly wild adventure through some stunning, remote terrain.
Extreme Hiking
An varied hike through a gorge to a traditional hut.
Moderate Hiking
A beautiful easy hike to a sunny vantage point above Innsbruck.
Easy Hiking
An easy hike with a picturesque lake and mountain view.
Moderate Hiking
A nice loop to a hut at the bottom of the Solstein peaks.
Difficult Hiking
A long hiking loop over the Morgenkogel ridge with a stunning view
Severe Hiking
Sophisticated alpine hike that offers a great variation of landscapes ending in a ridge with moderate climbing passages.
Severe Hiking
Natural technical singletrack.
Severe Mountain Biking
Mini Gravel route just outside the city center.
Easy Mountain Biking
All the way up from the city to Arzler Alm - where the single trail starts.
Moderate Mountain Biking
A nice spin on the cycling paths alongside the Inn.
Easy Mountain Biking
Gravel experience of Nordkette from west to east.
Difficult Mountain Biking
A very easy to access trail, thanks to the public transportation in Innsbruck
Moderate Mountain Biking
The longest single trail in Innsbruck - enjoy the breathtaking view in between a feature and the next one.
Difficult Mountain Biking
A playful and enjoyable classic North facing couloir in Serles!
Severe Ski Touring
A wonderful and wild hike which is best done using a bike for the approach and descent.
Difficult Hiking