Lace up your shoes — your hiking holiday in Austria’s Kleinwalsertal

Kleinwalsertal is probably one of the most beautiful high mountain valleys in the Alps and special in many ways. There a lot of gentle nature here, framed by a unique mountain backdrop, and even the journey to reach it deserves your attention. Although the valley is a proud part of Austria, it can only be reached from Germany. Once you're here, you can already smell the freedom and leave your everyday life behind – especially after lacing up your hiking boots. And that's exactly what we want to encourage you to do with this Collection.

We present four of the most beautiful hiking Tours in our beloved valley. In one, you head up to the proud Hohen Ifen, a peak with incredible views that’s a special insider tip from hotel director Ralph Hosbein. You hike along high-altitude paths through wildly romantic valleys. Enjoy local specialities in rustic huts and discover unique ‘water games’ on the trails of the Schwarzwasserbach stream.

Finally, returning to your base after a long day on your feet is just as enjoyable as the hiking. You can look forward to relaxing in our Ifen Hotel Kleinwalsertal. The magnificent nature on the doorstep and the combination of tradition and zeitgeist add to this hotel’s unique character. When you return from your hike, you can take soothing swims in the new 25-metre outdoor infinity pool with a magnificent mountain backdrop or treat yourself to a traditional stone massage. The offer at the PURIA Spa is as varied as the menu that awaits you in the evening in one of the hotel’s three restaurants. With so much on offer, hiking is just part of your adventure.

Kleinwalsertal is easily accessible by public transport as well as by car. The nearest train station in Oberstdorf in the Allgäu, 10 kilometres (6 mi) away, is regularly served by trains from many larger towns in Germany. From there, the Walserbus takes over – in high season it runs every 10 to 20 minutes. This is also the best choice to keep you mobile during your holiday. You can find more information here: kleinwalsertal.com/de/Aktuelles-Service/Service/Walserbus-und-Allgau-Walser-Card (in German). To make your trip as easy as possible, all the Tours in this Collection start directly at the hotel.