The 9 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Austria

1.Mödling/Vienna: Scenic Guided Hike with Alpacas and Llamas

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 130 reviews · 2 hours · from $58Our pick

Mödling near Vienna: 2-hour guided hike with alpacas and llamas, gentle countryside paths, photo stops, and an animal certificate.

“We had such a blast on our hike and cannot recommend this activity enough! It was definitely the best thing we did while visiting Vienna. There were two guides who accompanied our group, and they were both so knowledgeable about the animals and the region overall, and they made sure we had a really great experience. The farm where you start the activity is lovely and you can tell the animals are so loved and well cared for. They have 13 llamas and alpacas, and all of them are named after different Lord of the Rings characters- it’s adorable! The hike is not strenuous (honestly more of a scenic walk…”

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2.Alpaca and llama hike Moedling near Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Hike with friendly alpacas and llamas in Mödling near Vienna, stopping at Eichkogel for gorgeous city views, in a small English group.

“What great time! Amazing friendly animals and the view of the city during the hike was gorgeous. Highly recommend this to everyone.”

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3.4-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour ‘In the footsteps of king Lionheart’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $277

Private alpine hike from Vienna to Dürnstein above the Danube, guided by Michael, with castle ruins and time to explore.

“Amazing experience, our Guide Michael communicated well before the hike, ensuring we had the correct equipment for the day. He arrived promptly at the pick up point, then drove us to the small town of Dürnstein, fortunately he spoke great English, so we conversed well during the drive. He started with a little tour of the town, and explained a few points of interest in the town. From there he took us to that start of the Hike, and off we went. The Forrest was great to walk through, and the trek was very picturesque. Michael paced the hike well, taking breaks at great viewpoints, and also took photos for…”

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4.Wachau World Heritage Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $301

Small-group Wachau hike from Vienna to Spitz with Danube views, vineyard and forest trails, and an optional Heurigen stop.

“After a week of bus tours, museums and castles, this trip was a great change of scenery. Karin was amazing, guiding us on an incredible hike and allowing us to soak up the local character of the Bavarian countryside. Highly recommend and will definitely do again!”

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5.Priv. Guided Snowy Mountain Hike /Snowshoe´s

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $583

Private snowy hike from Innsbruck with snowshoes, a certified guide, hotel pickup, and flexible routing around Hafelekar and nearby peaks.

“This private guided hike with Franco was the highlight of our entire trip to Innsbruck! Franco is lovely and extremely knowledgeable, and planned a hike that was perfectly suited to our abilities. We saw amazing views, had some delicious hut food at the peak, and enjoyed an incredible adventure. 100% would recommend!”

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6.4-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour ‘Matterhorn of the Prealps’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $231

Hike the Gaisstein, nicknamed the Matterhorn of the Prealps, from Vienna with guide Michael, then ride back comfortably with Schneeberg views.

“Michael was an excellent guide! He was very flexible with our schedule and our hiking interests, and we had an amazing time and saw some beautiful sights!”

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7.Sound of Music Private Tour including do-re-mi hiking trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $1,081

Private Sound of Music tour from Salzburg with filming sites, a guided Do-Re-Mi hike starting in Werfen, and a Mondsee chapel visit.

“We started on a city walk and continued by van to see many of the filming sights as well as beautiful scenery. Our guide, Gerard, was VERY knowledgeable. He was very flexible with our choices and we had a wonderful lunch in a charming town after a short hike on The Sound of Music Trail. Anyone who is a fan of the move- or just wants a full tour around will be please.”

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8.3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $277

Private hike from Vienna to Spitz in Austria’s Wachau Valley, guided in English, with Danube views and the Hinterhaus ruin.

“Michael is a very thoughtful and experienced hiker who will do his best to show you the most scenic areas and to accommodate your needs. He will take photos for you and knows the trails inside and out. Highly recommend.”

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9.Panoramic hike over the Telfer Wiesen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $81

Enjoy a 6-hour guided hike from Wilten Abbey to Telfer Wiesen for panoramic views, easy trails, and local nature tips near Innsbruck.

“we had an amazing time and the views were brilliant. The guide was so knowledgeable and friendly and I would highly recommend this tour for all ages”

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