Innsbruck Mountain Adventures - Sharon Boscoe

Innsbruck sits at the heart of the Austrian Tirol, surrounded by some of the finest mountain terrain in the Alps. Within easy reach of the city lie high alpine peaks, via ferrata routes, sport climbing crags, mountain biking trails, wilderness hiking paths and the rugged landscapes of the Karwendel — all accessible by public transport directly from the city centre. This Cicerone guidebook by Sharon Boscoe covers 60 summer mountain adventures around Innsbruck, spanning the full range of outdoor activities the region has to offer. From gentle family walks and alpine hut days to low-grade mountaineering and adrenaline-filled descents, it is the ideal companion for a multi-activity holiday in the capital of the Tirol. The 60 routes cover day walks, adventure walks and scrambles, overnight hut walks, alpine mountaineering, sport climbing, via ferratas, mountain biking, road cycling, city and trail running, and family activities — all within reach of InnsbruckWalking highlights include the Zirbenweg and Wilderwasserweg hiking trails, the Brandjochspitze ridge scramble, the Nordkette and Karwendel traverses, and sections of the Adlerweg (Eagle Trail)Mountaineering routes include ascents of Wildspitze, the highest peak in Tirol, and Wilder Freiger, alongside the Innsbrucker klettersteig via ferrata and sport climbing crags at Arzbergklamm, Engelswand and RofanMountain biking highlights include the Nordkette singletrail and the Karwendel loop, while road cyclists can tackle the Mieminger Plateau and the Gnadenwald loop; family highlights include the Kugelwald Adventure World and the Ghost Trail at OberperfussRoute descriptions are illustrated with maps, elevation profiles and photo topos, with practical advice on transport, accommodation and equipment; almost all activities are accessible by public transport from Innsbruck Whether you're planning a mixed-activity alpine holiday or looking for the best the region has to offer, this is the complete guide to summer adventures around Innsbruck.