Adlerweg
A major long-distance hiking route across the Austrian Tyrol.
Route overview
A long mountain route through the Austrian Tyrol, often completed in sections.
The Adlerweg, or Eagle Walk, crosses the Tyrol through alpine valleys, ridges, mountain huts and classic Austrian landscapes. Many hikers walk selected stages rather than the entire route.
Trail facts
- Country
- Austria
- Region
- Tyrol
- Distance
- 413 km
- Typical duration
- 25–33 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- 31,000 m
- Best season
- June–September
- Trail type
- Long-distance mountain trail
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No single trail permit is normally required, but protected area and hut regulations should be followed.
- Bookings
- Mountain huts can be busy during summer. Booking ahead is useful for popular sections.
Safety context
Some stages are demanding and exposed. Mountain weather, hut bookings and stage difficulty should be checked carefully.
Some stages include steep climbs, exposed sections and fast-changing mountain weather.
Typical itinerary
A full route can take around a month, but most hikers choose shorter hut-to-hut sections.
Highlights
Tyrolean Alps, mountain huts, alpine villages, long-distance stages.
Why find a buddy
The Adlerweg is ideal for buddy matching because many people want to join only specific stages or regions.
Explore and prepare
Discover hikes by intent, read the hiking guides, review hiking safety, prepare a BuddyPack, or browse hiking plans.
Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.