Bettelwurf Hut and Lafatscher Joch.
A big day out through some of the finest scenery in Austria.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Sunshine, Wild Peaks & Epic Views: Hike the Nordkette.
With amazing panoramas, high mountains and an array of welcoming huts, the sun-bathed Nordkette chain is a perfect place to hike.
Hiking Moderate, Difficult, Severe
Description
There's really not much to dislike about the Nordkette area - it gets every drop of sunshine going, it's got lovely mountain huts everywhere and the peaks are gorgeous. As if all that wasn't enough, there's excellent access to the range and it can be entered at various points along its length.
8 hikes are described here and we've got everything from 2 hour cruises through to full day missions. The ground you will cover in doing them is as varied as it is extensive, and once you've done these you'll likely have got the taste for exploring further. If you want continue your exploration on foot there is a lifetime of terrain to be discovered, and if you want to get really adventurous and ski the Nordkette, check out our ski guidebook to the area -
Routes included
Seefeld to Hochzirl
A high and wild day through some epic mountain scenery.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 716 m
- Descent
- 1.8 km
Pfeishütte
A classic Innsbruck hike to a charming mountain hut.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 725 m
- Descent
- 725 m
Hafelekar to Hall in Tirol
A long but incredibly rewarding trip through the Karwendel mountains.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 667 m
- Descent
- 2.2 km
Hafelekar to the Pfeisshütte and Thaurer Alm
A long and beautiful trip which is almost all downhill and stops at 2 traditional mountain huts.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 440 m
- Descent
- 2.1 km
Hungerburg to Hall in Tirol
A lovely, easy traverse to a charming Tirolian town.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 304 m
- Descent
- 595 m
Arzler Alm
Possibly the most popular hike in Innsbruck and for good reason - this is a lovely little trip.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 260 m
- Descent
- 260 m
Höttinger Alm
A steep and strenuous hike to one of the best situated huts in Tirol.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 9.1 km
- Ascent
- 888 m
- Descent
- 657 m
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