Availability: Published Published: 24 Sep 2018 Edition: First Pages: 280 Size:
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.6cm Summer routes for a multi-activity holiday around the
capital of Austria's Tirol With easy access and a wide range of facilities,
stunning alpine scenery and a wonderful choice of activities on offer, Innsbruck
? capital of Austria's Tirol region ? is an ideal base for an outdoor holiday.
This guidebook presents 60 routes covering some of the best day walks,
scrambles, hut-to-hut walks, alpine mountaineering, sport climbing, via
ferratas, mountain-biking routes, road rides, city and trail runs and family
activities the Innsbruck area has to offer. Ideal for a multi-activity holiday
or for the keen amateur seeking a summary of the local highlights, it includes
suggestions to suit most abilities and ambitions, from gentle strolls to
adrenalin-filled mountain adventures, suitable only for those with the
appropriate equipment and experience. Nearly all the activities are accessible
by public transport from Innsbruck and many take advantage of the region's
fantastic network of alpine huts. Route descriptions are illustrated with maps,
profiles and photo topos, and you'll also find practical advice on transport,
accommodation and equipment. Also included are brief summaries of local
festivals, rainy-day activities and other outdoor pursuits that can be enjoyed
in the area. Useful contacts ? including listings of local mountain huts and
restaurants ? can be found in the appendices. Long popular as a winter sports
destination, Innsbruck also has much to offer the summer visitor, with many
kilometres of paths and trails, sport climbing crags, via ferrata routes and
engaging activity trails for children. Throw in welcoming huts serving
refreshing drinks and hearty meals, in addition to breathtaking vistas of the
Karwendel and Stubai Alps, Patscherkofel and Serles, and you have all the
ingredients for a fantastic outdoor adventure!