Innsbruck: a fantastic destination for the outdoor adventurer, boasting easy access, superb alpine vistas and a wide range of activities. Whether your idea of the perfect day out is a bike ride along scenic mountain roads or an adrenalin-filled via ferrata, an ascent of a 3000m peak or a mini-adventure with the kids, the city and surrounding valleys have plenty to offer.

This guidebook presents 60 routes covering some of the best day walks, scrambles, hut-to-hut walks, alpine mountaineering, sport climbing, via ferratas, mountain-biking routes, road rides, city and trail runs and family activities the Innsbruck area has to offer – as well as brief summaries of local festivals, rainy-day activities and other outdoor pursuits. Ideal for a multi-activity holiday or for the keen amateur seeking a summary of the local highlights, it includes suggestions to suit most abilities and ambitions, from gentle strolls to challenging mountain adventures, suitable only for those with the appropriate equipment and experience. Nearly all are accessible by public transport from Innsbruck and many take advantage of the region's fantastic network of alpine huts.

Seasons

The guide covers summer activities. July and August can get very hot and some routes may still be snow-covered in early spring. Autumn is a wonderful time of year in the Alps, with September and October often being the best months. Note however that the routes requiring lift access will be dependent on operating schedules.

Centres

All the activities are based around Innsbruck city, with many routes starting from the city itself. Other valleys and towns covered include the Stubaital, the Öztal, Kühtai, Seefeld and Achensee.

Difficulty

The routes included here are not aimed at experts, but instead aim to encompass something for everyone. The activities range from easy days out for the whole family to low-grade alpine mountaineering. Some of the climbing and biking activities may require some previous experience and specialist equipment.

Must See

The Zirbenweg and Wilderwasserweg hiking trails; Brandjochspitze ridge scramble; Nordkette singletrail downhill mountain-biking track; Innsbrucker klettersteig via ferrata; sections of the Adlerweg (Eagle Trail) hiking path and the Bike Trail Tirol; ascents of Wildspitze (Tirol's highest peak) and Wilder Freiger; numerous superb mountain huts providing welcome refreshment and unbeatable views; the rugged wilderness of the Karwendel; Kugelwald (a giant outdoor marble-run).

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