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Trekking in The Zillertal Alps (Cicerone)
Ref: CIC256
Introduction providing information on topography, walking in Austria, equipment and accommodation.
Detailed information on each hut
Sketch maps for each stage
Route summaries and profiles
Colour photography
Advice on climbing some of the peaks adjacent to the route.
Located in the Austrian Tyrol of the eastern Alps spanning the Austrian Italian border, the Zillertal embraces stunning green valleys headed by scores of shapely peaks of rock and snow. The beauty of the Zillertal cannot be overstated with its superb scenery and excellent huts.
This guide describes the classic Zillertal Rucksack Route, which traverses the very best of the range. It links together eight huts along good tracks without having to cross glaciers, providing a continuous tour of around ten to twelve days.
En-route the tour provides ample opportunity to climb some of the neighbouring peaks adjacent to the huts. This will appeal to groups of mixed ability and as a venue for that first alpine season without having to contend with the demands of the higher mountains of the western Alps. Whatever your aspirations the Zillertal will not disappoint you.
AUTHOR INFORMATION
In addition to Austria the author has climbed extensively throughout the Alps together with east Africa and the Greater Ranges in Nepal and Pakistan, and lesser-known Zagros mountains of Iran and more recently the Hajr mountains of the Arabian peninsula. When not abroad the author's home is on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. The author is a long-term member of the Austrian Alpine Club.
£10.00
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