www.walk-austria.com :: Tour Autumn Leaves 5 day tour Late Sept through until end of Oct.
Intro Day
A walk through the valley bottom from the traditional village of Scheffau through to it’s larger neighbour Söll. The walk takes us along the river towards the picturesque “Moorsee” a small lake used for fishing and swimming in good weather.
The best way to get acclimatised and ease your muscles in gently. Once we arrive in Söll a chance to discover the village and it´s church, have some lunch or a snack and relax.
The return walk to Scheffau will take a slightly different route.
Timing: 3 hours total
100m ascent and descent
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Day 2 - Hintersteinersee You will be transported to the outskirts of Ellmau where we will walk in from of the Wilder Kaiser through wooded and farming land, we will end up by the stunning mountain lake “Hintersteinersee”. A large natural lake and a real beauty spot, this is a well photographed location in Austria using the lake in the foreground and the stunning Wilder Kaiser as the backdrop, a day for the cameras. Lunch stop will be taken at the lake with a chance to sample the fresh mountain water for a paddle. The afternoon will take us through woods and tracks as we meander our way to Scheffau. Timing: 4.5 – 5 hours total 150m ascent, 200m descent |
Day 3 - Lower slopes of the Wilder Kaiser
Today takes in the dramatic limestone mountains of the ‘Wild
Emperor’ these soar to a height of 2.300m above sea level with
their sheer sides and stunning crags they are home to Chamoix, so today
is the day for your binoculars.
Our tour takes us along the lower slopes
of this range with excellent views over to the winter ski area of the ‘Ski
Welt’ (Ski
World).
Timing: 4.5 – 5 hours total
250m ascent and descent
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Day 4 – Kitzbühel & Schwarzee
lake Gieringer Weiher – Oberndorf – Kitzbühel It’s the lake area today, wandering through fantastic wooded areas and beside clear, crisp water that can only come from the purest springs on the mountains. The Schwarzsee (Black Lake) and it’s smaller neighbour Gieringer Weiher are on the outskirts of the town of Kitzbühel, surrounded by the Kitzbühler Alpen this means be ready for a breathtakingly scenic day. Timing: 4 – 5 hours total 100m ascent and descent |
Day 5 – Griesenertal
Very few words can describe the impressive
sights you will see today, the mountains are sheer, ragged and ultimately
stunning. The Griesental
(tal means valley) lies to the north side of the Wilder Kaiser, so
it is here you will be transported and then you will take the mountain
paths to the Grieseneralm where you will have a vantage point like
no other.
Timing: 4-5 hours total
200m ascent and descent
This tour is for moderate walkers. As with all walking tours, routes and itineraries are subject to change dependant on weather conditions.
PRICE - all based on passengers staying in the resort of Scheffau
| Based on 4 confirmed passengers for
the tour = £215 per person Based on 6 confirmed passengers for the tour = £145 per person Based on 8 confirmed passengers for the tour = £110 per person |
| Based on 4 confirmed passengers for
the tour = €301 per person Based on 6 confirmed passengers for the tour = €203 per person Based on 8 confirmed passengers for the tour = €154 per person |
| The above euro prices should be used as a guide. |
Price includes the services of a guide for the walking tour, transport and uplift as mentioned in the itinerary plus all taxes.
Not included in the price is the cost accommodation, transport to/from airport, or any additional transport costs not included in the itinerary.
All tours published are walking tours, therefore a certain degree of fitness is required, before taking up any exercise please contact your own doctor if in doubt of your fitness.