Guidebook to trekking the Adlerweg, a multi-stage walk through the Austrian Tyrol. The 324km route is broken down into 24 stages with easier alternatives provided for the most challenging stages. This east-to-west trek visits the historic town of Innsbruck and the mountain sub-ranges of Wilderkaiser, Rofangebirge and Lechtaler Alpen.

A guidebook to Austria's Adlerweg (the Eagle's way) a long-distance trail from St Johann in Tirol in the east, passing through the historic town of Innsbruck at its mid-point before continuing to St Anton am Arlberg in the west. This waymarked 324km trek is presented in 24 stages ranging between 7 and 32km in length, with easier alternate routes provided for the most difficult stages. This guide features 1:50,000 mapping, accommodation details for the start and end points of each stage, which serve hearty meals and refreshments, and details on local transport, planning and local history. Traversing the North Kakalpen Alps the route passes through the Wilderkaiser, Bradenberger Alpen, Rofangebirge, Karwendelgebirge, Wettersteinebirge and the Lechtaler Alpen ranges, enjoying views as far as Munich and the Swiss Alps. It is the perfect adventure for those looking for an alpine challenge.

CONTENTS

Route summary table
Overview map
Map key
Introduction
Background
The Adlerweg
The natural environment
Preparation
Getting there
Navigation
Accommodation
Food and drink
Amenities and services
What to take
Safety and security
About this guide

The Route

Section 1 Kaisergebirge
Stage 1 St Johann in Tirol to Gaudeamushütte
Stage 2 Gaudeamushütte to Schiesti (Hintersteinersee)
Stage 3 Schiesti (Hintersteinersee) to Kufstein

Section 2 Brandenberger Alpen and Rofangebirge
Stage 4 Langkampfen to Buchackeralm
Stage 5 Buchackeralm to Pinegg
Stage 6 Pinegg to Steinberg am Rofan (Unterberg)
Stage 7 Steinberg am Rofan (Unterberg) to Mauritzalm

Section 3 Karwendelgebirge
Stage 8 Maurach to Lamsenjochhütte
Stage 9 Lamsenjochhütte to Falkenhütte
Stage 10 Falkenhütte to Karwendelhaus
Stage 11 Karwendelhaus to Hallerangeralm (via Birkkarspitze)
Stage 11A Karwendelhaus to Hallerangeralm (via Karwendeltal)
Stage 12 Hallerangeralm to Hafelekarhaus

Section 4 Innsbruck and Patscherkofel
Stage 12A Innsbruck city tour
Stage 13 Patscherkofel to Tulfeinalm

Section 5 Wettersteingebirge and Mieminger Gebirge
Stage 14 Hochzirl to Solsteinhaus
Stage 15 Solsteinhaus to Leutasch (Weidach)
Stage 16 Leutasch (Weidach) to Ehrwald
Stage 17 Ehrwald to Loreahütte

Section 6 Lechtaler Alpen
Stage 18 Loreahütte to Anhalter Hütte
Stage 19 Anhalter Hütte to Hanauer Hütte
Stage 20 Hanauer Hütte to Württemberger Haus
Stage 21 Württemberger Haus to Memminger Hütte
Stage 22 Memminger Hütte to Ansbacher Hütte
Stage 23 Ansbacher Hütte to Leutkircher Hütte
Stage 24 Leutkircher Hütte to Arlbergpass

Section 6A Lechtal valley
Stage 19A Boden to Häselgehr
Stage 20A Häselgehr to Steeg
Stage 21A Steeg to St Anton am Arlberg

Appendix A Distances, timings and facilities
Appendix B Tourist offices
Appendix C Useful contacts
Appendix D Glossary of German geographic terms