Top 10 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Austria

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

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

Meet Karina Pöschl’s alpacas and llamas near Mödling, then lead your own animal along forest paths and vineyard tracks. Guides speak German and English, and the animals carry Lord of the Rings names such as Sam, Tolkien, Gimli, and Bilbo. Expect a gentle two-hour walk, a scenic rest stop, photos, and a keepsake llama license.

“Karina was amazing! The alpacas & llamas are adorable and sweet! The hike is relaxing and simple! I had a wonderful time and would recommend it 100%!!!!!”

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2.Alpaca and llama hike Moedling near Vienna

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

Join Karina Pöschl near Mödling for a two-hour alpaca and llama hike to Eichkogel. You receive your own animal for the full walk, while the public group is limited to 11 people. Expect a relaxed countryside outing, animal care tips, city views, and a moderate walk in English.

“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.Ötztal: Via Ferrata Climbing at Stuibenfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

You’ll climb a well-equipped via ferrata beside Tyrol’s Stuibenfall with a certified German- or English-speaking guide. Expect steel rope bridges, a waterfall crossing, and a 220-meter rock face with plenty of brackets. Your guide can take photos, and the tour ends with a drink, hot shower, and possibly a swim.

“Excellent fun. Felt safe and secure on the whole route - with some challenging (grade c) portions that I definitely would not attempt without a climbing assist. Good organisation and facilities back at base.”

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4.Ötztal: Via Ferrata Climbing Tour at Lehner Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Meet at the Outdoorzentrum for a four-hour, small-group via ferrata tour in Tyrol. A certified English- or German-speaking guide teaches you the basics, then leads you up a 40-meter rock face, exposed slabs, and a waterfall route. At about two-thirds, choose the standard finish or a harder overhang. Photos, transport, a drink, showers, and pool access are included.

“Am the activity was excellent, Max was patient with everyone and helped out those that needed it. Instructions were clear and overall we had an amazing time!”

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

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

Join guide Michael of Wiener Wandern for a private four-hour hike above the Danube, starting in Dürnstein. Expect forest paths, vineyard terraces, castle ruins linked to Richard the Lionheart, and wide Wachau views. Round-trip transport from Vienna is included, with an easier route available in wet weather or for anyone uneasy with heights.

“My husband and I did this tour with Michael as our guide, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s lovely to get out of the cities and see some of Austria from a different vantage point, experiencing its nature and wildlife. The valley and forest here are simply stunning and a must-see. Michael was great to talk to along the way and was always ready with the camera to capture the moments and the surroundings.”

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6.Wachau World Heritage Hike

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

Join Karin of Das Leben spueren for a small-group hike from Vienna to Spitz in the Wachau Valley. Walk about three hours through vineyards, pine and stone-oak woods, and rocky viewpoints above the Danube. Round-trip transport is included, and you can finish with local food and wine at a traditional Heuriger.

“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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7.Priv. Guided Snowy Mountain Hike /Snowshoe´s

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours

Join Franco for a private snowshoe or snowy mountain hike in the Tyrol, with pickup in Innsbruck and a route shaped around your fitness, experience, weather, and goals. You may explore Hafelekar, Patscherkofel, Hochmahd, Patscheralm, or Boscheben, with quiet mountain settings, local insight, and support on snowy ground.

“Very fantastic experience. Franco gave a very good suggestion and provided awesome help on our trip… delivered us to our trip points, communicated with locals for our needs, introduced Innsbruck…. He is so warm and fun 👍👍👍”

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

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

Leave Vienna at 8:00 am for a private hike to Gaisstein, the rocky peak known as the Matterhorn of the Prealps. Guide Michael adapts the route to weather, fitness, and hiking interests, with private group transport, scenic Schneeberg views, and a careful pace over steep ground.

“We had an excellent hike with Michael who was a very knowledgable and experienced guide. He tailored the hike to the weather conditions ensuring that we had an enjoyable and safe hike. It was a great day in nature and we experienced gorgeous views of the Austrian pre-alps.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend about six hours tracing The Sound of Music through Salzburg, Werfen, and Mondsee in a private vehicle for up to eight people. Your driver-guide, including guides such as Gerard, takes you to film locations, leads the Do-Re-Mi meadow hike, and finishes at Mondsee’s wedding chapel. Hotel pickup is available.

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

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

Travel from Vienna to Spitz for a mostly easy three-hour circular hike through vineyards, fruit trees, and historic ruins. Guide Michael sets the pace, shares local history, takes photos, and leads you to the Red Gate, Danube viewpoints, and Hinterhaus Castle. Expect about 200 meters of climbing, mountain boots, and weather-ready clothing.

“Michael was an excellent guide. Provided umbrellas since it was raining. It was a fun day hiking around the vineyards and up to the castle. I would highly recommend this hike. Michael was knowledgeable about the history of the area. We had a nice stop at the end for a snack. Great day!!!!”

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