CONTENTS
Map key
Regional overview map
Innsbruck city map
Overview map: walks and family activities
Overview map: adventure walks and scrambles, alpine mountaineering, sport climbing and via ferratas
Overview map: cycling and running routes
Introduction
History of the region
Geography and geology
Plants and wildlife
Art and culture
Other activities
Getting there and getting around
When to go
Accommodation
Tourist information
Language
Health and safety
Mountain guides
Using this guide
Walking
Day walks
Route 1 Innsbrucker Almenweg
Route 2 Zirbenweg
Route 3 Grawa waterfall
Route 4 Dreiseen hiking trail
Route 5 Elferhütte
Route 6 Three lakes, Seefeld Plateau
Route 7 Arzler Alm
Route 8 Aldranser Alm
Route 9 Bodenstein Alm
Route 10 Kreither Alm
Adventure walks and scrambles
Route 11 Wildewasserweg
Route 12 Südlicher and Nordlicher Polleskogel
Route 13 Glungezer klettersteig
Route 14 Brandjochspitze
Route 15 Nordgrat–Vordere Sommerwand
Route 16 Nordgrat Zwölferkogel
Overnight hut walks
Route 17 Halltal hike
Route 18 Nordkette traverse
Route 19 Karwendel traverse
Route 20 Rofan Range hike
Alpine mountaineering
Route 21 Habicht
Route 22 Wilder Freiger
Route 23 Zuckerhütl
Route 24 Wildspitze
Sport climbing
Route 25 Arzbergklamm
Route 26 OeAV klettergarten
Route 27 Engelswand
Route 28 Rofan cragging, Achensee
Route 29 Klettergarten Oetz
Route 30 Emmentaler multi-pitch
Via ferratas
Route 31 Innsbrucker klettersteig
Route 32 Achensee 5 Gipfel
Route 33 Crazy Eddy klettersteig
Route 34 Peter Kofler klettersteig
Route 35 Ochsenwand/Schlicker klettersteig
Route 36 Geierwand klettersteig
Route 37 Kühtai Panorama klettersteig
Route 38 Absamer klettersteig (plus Westgrat and Eisengattergrat klettersteig)
Mountain biking
Route 39 Nordkette singletrail
Route 40 Karwendel loop
Route 41 Rinn to Rinner Alm
Route 42 Aldrans to Aldranser Alm
Route 43 Maria Waldrast tour
Route 44 Mutters loop
Road cycling
Route 45 Gnadenwald Plateau
Route 46 Innsbruck loop
Route 47 Igls loop
Route 48 Innsbruck to the Mieminger Plateau
Route 49 Innsbruck – Telfs – Innsbruck
City and trail running
Route 50 5 Brücken Runde
Route 51 Bergisel-Lauf city run
Route 52 Sill-Inn-Schleife
Route 53 Wolfele-Wilde-weg
Route 54 Mühlau Runde
Family activities
Route 55 Wusel lake trail, Achensee
Route 56 Ghost trail, Oberperfuss
Route 57 Scheibenweg trail
Route 58 Kugelwald Adventure World, Glungezer
Route 59 Patscherkofel summit path
Route 60 Piburgersee
Appendix A Route summary tables
Appendix B Useful contacts
Appendix C Glossary
Appendix D Index of routes by location
Innsbruck is an ideal location
For an outdoor enthusiast looking for a holiday destination with a plethora of activities to fulfil their requirements, Innsbruck is an ideal location. And this latest guide from Cicerone publications written by Sharon Boscoe gives the reader plenty of ideas for a week or two in the Austrian Tyrol.
Eight topics are covered in the book - Walking, Alpine Mountaineering, Sport Climbing, Via Ferratas, Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, City & Trail Running and Family Activities - totalling 60 routes altogether. The walking chapter is sub-divided Into three groups; Day Walks, Adventure Walks & Scrambles and Overnight Hut Walks with a total of 20 walks. Alpine Mountaineering has four routes all of which are two-day expeditions and reach summits in excess of 3,000 metres high during the expeditions. The Sport Climbing chapter contains half a dozen great rock climbs and Via Ferratas has eight of these high-level rock face traverses clipped into fixed lines bolted into the rock. There are six mountain biking routes and five road cycling journeys to tempt the reader to dig out their lycra. City & Trail Running chapter contains five routes ranging in distance from 4 to 10.9 kilometres.
Finally, there are half a dozen family activities involving interactive things for children to do. These Include lakeside and forest walks of between one and two hours duration plus also adventure playgrounds. All these activities are within easy travelling distance of Innsbruck with most of them accessible by public transport. There are a number of maps at the start of the book - a regional overview map, Innsbruck City map, plus three further overview maps for the various activities. Each route has its own individual map.
John Burland
The essential guidebook for anyone planning a visit to Innsbruck
In this guidebook, author Sharon Boscoe enthusiastically sings the praises of Innsbruck for multi-adventure fans. She introduces the area, including the history, geography and geology, plants and wildlife, art and culture, activities available and summer and autumn events to attend. She offers advice on when is the best time to visit and how to get there, plus the different accommodation on offer. There are 60 routes on offer, including the ten best walks, six scrambles, four overnight hut walks, four alpine mountaineering routes, six easily-accessible sport climbing areas, eight via ferrata routes, six mountain biking routes, five road cycles, five city and trail runs, plus six family activities.
It's the essential guidebook for anyone planning a visit to Innsbruck.
Chantelle Kelly, Outdoor Enthusiast magazine
An ideal place for a short break or a longer holiday
The Austrian state of Tyrol is a destination seemingly tailor-made for Brits seeking adventure, and the good news is that it is incredibly easy to get to. In fact, a return fare to Innsbruck can usually be had for less than £100, meaning there's money left in the bank to fund your excursions. Base yourself out of this city and you'll have all manner of options, including day walks, trail runs, climbing, via ferratas, mountain biking and mountaineering. It's an ideal place for a short break or a longer holiday, and Cicerone's Mountain Adventures: Innsbruck is the perfect companion. Between the covers you'll find detailed route information and inspiration for all of the aforementioned activities, plus a background of the area complete with useful practical information.
Adventure Travel magazine