Discover a range of adventures in Innsbruck with this new Cicerone guidebook Gear News

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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.

Hike or bike up to a welcoming mountain restaurant, then relax with a cool drink or hearty meal as you admire the breathtaking views. Test your climbing skills on a sun-soaked crag. Observe the children's delight as they discover activity trails, talking trees and a giant outdoor marble-run. With route description, maps, profiles and photo topos, as well as practical advice on transport, accommodation and equipment, Innsbruck Mountain Adventures has all you need get the most out of a visit to Innsbruck and Austria's Tirol. And with such fantastic and varied activities on offer, set in the magnificent landscapes of the Karwendel and Stubai Alps and Inn Valley, you have all the ingredients for a great holiday!

What's inside?

  • 60 summer routes around Innsbruck, most accessible by public transport
  • hiking, scrambling, alpine mountaineering, sport climbing, via ferrata, road cycling, mountain biking, city and trail running and family activities
  • tips on transport and accommodation, plus contact details for local mountain huts

About the author
Originally from Shropshire, Sharon Wray spent several years in the French Alps and now lives in Innsbruck, where she teaches at the University of Innsbruck. A real outdoor enthusiast, she spends as much time outside as possible exploring the lakes and mountains of Austria.


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