Austria: your walking holidays
What kind of hiker are you?
Early riser or leisurely walker? Summit seeker or wildlife watcher? At our hiking hotel in Grossarl, every guided hike has its own character. For guests planning to visit Austria for walking holidays, it’s a place where every path leads to a different experience.
- Wildlife hikes bring you close to chamois and marmots
- Sunrise hikes take you high above the valley before the world wakes up
- Culinary hikes lead to Alpine huts where cheese is still made by hand
- Summit hikes are there to challenge you
A hiking holiday in Austria means there is something for everyone – but always with the feeling of setting out together.
How hiking holidays in Austria work
Maria, Sepp, Florian, and Daniela – our certified hiking guides – invite guests to join them on two guided hikes each week, from Monday to Saturday, along changing routes. It’s a brilliant way to discover new destinations with expert guidance. If you like, we can also plan a personalised route for you, complete with exact altitude profiles, while keeping in mind what suits you (and your children) best. There is also a hiking bus stop directly in front of the hotel, and you can look forward to a shared recap with a slideshow after the guided hikes. That is what hiking holidays in Austria look like here.
Wildlife, summit, and culinary hikes – find your rhythm.
- Wildlife hikes: Start early, keep quiet, and keep your eyes open. Florian knows the places where the chamois graze and the marmots whistle. Bring your binoculars, take your time, and enjoy the wonder of it. In Austria on a walking holiday in the Grossarltal valley, your hotel is surrounded by the unspoilt landscape of the Hohe Tauern National Park – one of the rare places where wildlife can still be observed in its natural habitat.
- Sunrise hikes: Up at 4:30 a.m., head torches on, and we’re off towards the summit. Daniela leads you to viewpoints where the first light turns the national park into pure gold. Breathe in the clear air and feel wide awake as you move through the mountains – this is hiking at its most beautiful.
- Culinary hikes: A gentler pace, with rustic Alpine huts and homemade cheese. Maria knows the hut hosts personally and will show you where they still make Kaiserschmarrn (torn pancakes) according to the traditional recipe. The Grossarltal valley is home to more than 40 managed Alpine huts, and we’ll show you the ones where craftsmanship is still part of everyday life.
- Summit hikes: Steeper climbs, effort, and the summit cross at the top. Sepp, a passionate mountaineer and hiker, leads you to peaks you might never have attempted on your own. Here, the mountains, the lakes, and the landscape reveal their full intensity up close.
On a hiking holiday in Austria, Sunday is yours
On Sunday, you can sleep in, relax in the wellness area, or set out on your own to explore the surroundings. A hiking holiday in Austria also means leaving room for your own plans, your own pace, and your own kind of mountain time. Certified guides, a welcoming atmosphere, and respect for your rhythm – welcome to Austria on your walking holidays!
Why choose a hiking holiday at the Ziach & Candy?
We love nature, and we love this region. Here, hiking is an intrinsic part of our offer – from the hotel facilities and the hiking bus to shared route planning and personal recommendations. For beginners and experienced walkers alike, for families with children, and for anyone who meets the mountains with respect. The Grossarltal valley, also known as the Valley of Alpine Pastures, is exceptionally beautiful, and we are delighted to share it with you in its most authentic form – making our hotel the perfect base for Austria walking holidays.
- 2 hiking days per week
- 4 certified hiking guides
- 1 communal hiking group: a new destination every day
