Independent walking week exploring the very best of Tyrol

AUSTRIA, NORTH TYROL
The Wild Emperor Mountains - ATS2

If you’re looking for classic Austrian Alpine grandeur, then look no further than this mountain walking holiday: picture-postcard scenery with quaint wooden chalets dotted amid jagged peaks, pretty Tyrolean villages with onion-domed church spires, fairytale forests, stunningly blue lakes, wildflower-strewn farming pastures, romantic mountain huts, and rugged valleys.  This is a holiday region where the great outdoors take centre stage and with over 700 km / 435 miles of marked walking trails the opportunities for walking and hiking are almost endless. 

The spectacular, craggy Wild Emperor mountain range, an outstandingly pretty landscape, roughly forms the northeast boundary of the Tyrol.  Here, man and land are inextricably tied to each other; the wildly beautiful countryside has shaped the people - friendliness, openness and zest for life are reflected in ancient traditional customs and the many lively festivals of the Tyrolean people. 

The awesome scenery of the Wild Emperor Mountains and their neighbouring range, the lush green Kitzbüheler Alps, is located in the heart of North Tyrol, which means this magnificent walking area enjoys excellent road and air connections. Germany and Italy are within close driving distance and the cities of Munich, Salzburg and Innsbruck are easily reached by plane.