Trekking in Austria's Zillertal Alps: The Zillertal Rucksack Route, South Tyrol Tour, Peter Habeler and Olperer Runde (Hartley Alan)(Paperback)

Experience the wild beauty of Austria’s Zillertal Alps, where dramatic snowcapped peaks, sweeping ridges, and lush alpine valleys form the backdrop to some of Europe’s finest hut-to-hut trekking. Highlights include the crossing of high passes, panoramic views from the Berliner Höhenweg, and the chance to summit the mighty Hochfeiler, the region’s highest peak at 3510m. Charming Mayrhofen, welcoming mountain huts, and a network of scenic trails make the Zillertal a true classic for mountain lovers. Ideal for experienced trekkers with good fitness, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook features four outstanding multi-day hut-to-hut routes: the iconic 80km Zillertal Rucksack Route (also known as the Berliner Höhenweg), the 54km Peter Habeler Runde, the 45km Olperer Runde, and the 61km Zillertal South Tirol Tour. Each trek reveals the region’s spectacular mountain scenery and offers optional ascents to neighbouring peaks, some of which involve glacier travel and require mountaineering skills. Includes four classic hut-to-hut treks in the Zillertal Alps, with routes ranging from 45km to 80km, suitable for those able to walk 6–7 hours per day carrying a full rucksack. 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 hi
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