The Hiking Hotels
Quality Promise

Our hiking hotels in Austria, South Tyrol, and the Black Forest promise a tailored hiking vacation in the Alps. With a love of nature and a sense of genuine hospitality, these mountain-loving host families create a place where every step outside becomes a little miracle. The best alpine hiking hotels have known for 30 years that hiking in the mountains grounds, slows down, and inspires – quality that transforms wanderlust into lasting memories.

6 good reasons for
hiking vacation happiness

Sunny outdoor area with sparkling pool at the hiking hotel Höflehner at the Dachstein – enjoying relaxing wellness moments with alpine mountain views.

1. Prime location

Prime location in the most beautiful spots in the Alps, very well-developed network of hiking trails with hikes starting right outside the hotel door.

Hotel family of the family-run hiking hotel Vitalhotel Post – a warm welcome and personal holiday experiences for guests in the mountains.

2. Family warmth

Family warmth: family-run hiking hotels – often for generations; hosts & passionate mountain people.

Couple planning a guided summer hiking tour in the Austrian Alps – looking forward to shared mountain hikes and active holiday experiences.

3. Personal hiking advice

Personal hiking advice from real mountain experts – for all your questions about the outdoors.

Couple exploring the alpine landscape during a guided hike – shared nature experiences and active holiday moments at hiking hotels.

4. Guided tours

At least 3 guided, free & exclusive tours per week to hidden places of power and favorite spots.

Alpaca hiking in Carinthia – a unique outdoor experience and popular activity at the hiking hotel Landhof Irschen.

5. Authentic experiences

Unique experiences such as alpaca trekking, wildlife watching, Swiss stone pine cone schnapps distilling, Kaiser Schmarrn workshop, and much more.

Funny hiking socks during a summer holiday in Austria – a cheerful moment while hiking in the mountains at top alpine hiking hotels.

6. Carefree hiking vacation

Carefree hiking vacation thanks to free hiking equipment rental (poles, backpacks, etc.), hiking library, and hiking taxi.

Solo female traveller exploring Lake Wolayersee during a hike in Carinthia – an impressive nature experience during a holiday at a hiking hotel in Austria.

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Person holding an edelweiss flower and enjoying the alpine nature in Austria – a symbol of special mountain moments while hiking.
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The most beautiful hiking hotels
in the Alps

Just as there are 5-, 4-, and 3-star hiking hotels, there is also a rating system that provides information about the hiking quality of the best Alpine hiking hotels.

The mountain crystals represent the (hiking) heart of the hotel – the more of them sparkle, the more intense the hiking experience in the Alps. The deeper the mountain expertise and the more palpable the passion of the hosts for what they love most: accompanying people into the mountains.

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  • At least 3 guided tours per week with the hotel's own certified hiking guide
  • Hiking maps & tour tips in the hotel's hiking library
  • Hiking concierge (internal link) provides advice on all outdoor questions
  • An even more extensive range of hikes with at least 4 guided hikes per week
  • When hiking in the mountains, you will occasionally be accompanied by a member of the hotelier family
  • Highest hiking quality on a hiking vacation in the Alps
  • Extensive hiking program with 6 guided tours per week
  • Once a week, the hotelier himself leads guests to fantastic hiking destinations
Woman forming a heart with her hands while a man in the background enjoys a hiking holiday in Austria’s Hohe Tauern National Park – a shared nature moment at a hiking hotel.

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