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Situated in the heart of Austria and the Eastern Alps, the Hohe Tauern National Park is the largest in Europe and a World Conservation Area, taking in the Tyrol, Salzburg and Karnten. The area boasts dramatic valleys headed by scores of peaks and hikers are well supported by some of the best huts in the Alps. The Park is centered on the Gross Glockner, at 3798m is Austria's highest mountain.Trekking in Austria's Hohe Tauern concentrates on three areas - the little known Reichen Group with its folklore of dwarves and giants, the Venediger Group with its glaciers and finally the Gross Glockner Group taking centre stage. Various hut-to-hut tours are described here, including the new Glockner Round that links seven huts together without having to cross glaciers.

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A comprehensive guidebook detailing walking routes in Austria. The 101 walks reflect the diversity of this popular region and cover Austria's magnificent Alps - including the Rätikon, Silvretta, Stubai and Zillertal - as well as the Dachsteingebirge, Hohe Tauern and the Karawanken. Graded according to difficulty and ranging from short walks of a few kilometres to day hikes and multi-day hut-to-hut tours, from the classic to the lesser-known, there is something to suit every level of ability and ambition. A full description of each route is accompanied by clear sketch maps. This book has all the information you need to make the most of an active walking holiday in Austria, including information on public transport, accommodation, gear required and safety issues, full details of over 100 mountain huts and a German-English glossary. Austria is one of Europe's most walker-friendly countries. Its 40,000km of well-maintained and waymarked trails pass more than a thousand Austrian mountain huts and countless attractive villages, hospitable hotels, inns and restaurants. It also boasts an extensive, integrated public transport system that is particularly useful for walkers. The Austrian landscape is enchanting in its beauty, featuring rugged limestone spires, towering snowy peaks, majestic lakes and tranquil valleys.

From Viennese coffee houses to the Renaissance castle of Schloss Greillenstein, the newly updated Green Guide Austria helps you plan and explore this diverse country. Try winter skiing at pretty Lech or summer hiking at glacial Hohe Tauern National Park. Shop at Innsbruck’s Christkindlmärkte, or explore gothic Gurk Cathedral. This guide, with its many illustrations, maps and color photos, will help you locate the best places to eat and stay, and will ensure you make the most of your trip.