Trekking in Austria's Zillertal Alps
The Zillertal Rucksack Route, South Tyrol Tour, Peter Habeler and Olperer Runde
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Guide detailing four short Alpine hut-to-hut treks in the stunning Zillertal region of the Austrian Tirol. Included are the 9-day Zillertal Rucksack Route (also known as the Berliner Hohenweg), the 7-day Zillertal South Tirol Tour, the 7-day Peter Habeler Tour and the 6-day Olperer Runde Tour, as well as optional ascents of neighbouring peaks, including the region's highest, the 3510m Hochfeiler. Good fitness and experience of mountain walking is necessary, and some of the treks include long days, steep and uneven terrain and aided sections. The optional excursions may call for specialist equipment, mountaineering skills and experience of glacier crossing. The routes are presented in day stages, each with notes on the particular highlights and challenges/hazards of the day's route. In addition to clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 mapping and elevation profiles, the guide also includes a wealth of practical information on transport, mountain huts, recommended kit and safety. Since the welcoming huts of the Austrian Alpine Club are a particular highlight of the area, there is also a comprehensive hut directory listing all of the huts, with information on facilities, access and their fascinating history. Appendices contain useful contacts, a German-English glossary and further reading.
A guidebook to four hut-to-hut treks in Austria’s Zillertal Alps: the 80km Zillertal Rucksack Route (also known as the Berliner Hohenweg), the 54km Peter Habeler Runde, the 45km Olperer Runde and the 61km Zillertal South Tirol Tour. Suitable for experienced trekkers with good fitness, the routes showcase the region’s stunning mountain scenery.
The Zillertal Rucksack Route is presented in 9 stages, the Peter Habeler Runde in 7, the Olperer Runde in 6 and the Zillertal South Tirol Tour in 7. Also included are optional ascents of neighbouring peaks, including the region’s highest, 3510m Hochfeiler, some of which may require specialist equipment, mountaineering skills and experience of glacier crossing.
- Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 mapping
- GPX files available for download
- Elevation profiles for each trek
- Comprehensive hut directory
- Detailed summary of each day’s challenges and any potential hazards
Weight:
279 g
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Product Type:
Books
Language:
English
EAN:
9781786310637
Pages:
256
Year of publication:
2023
Continent: Europe
State / Province: Tyrol, South Tyrol
Region: Zillertal, Zillertaler Alpen
Places / Mountains / Lakes: Mayrhofen, Ginzling, Pfitscher Joch, Olperer, Berliner Hütte, Hochfeiler, Greizer Hütte, Olpererhütte, Geraer Hütte, Kasseler Hütte
Categories: Hiking Guides, Long Distance Hiking