Zillertal Alps / Trekking & Peaks in the Austrian Tyrol Cicerone | 9781852847173

Guidebook to trekking the Zillertal Rucksack Route (or Berliner Hoehen Weg) and the Zillertal South Tyrol Tour in the Austrian Tyrol. The ZRR avoids glaciers and difficult passes so is suitable for inexperienced trekkers, while the ZSTT traverses the range along the Austro-Italian border. Each takes 8-10 days and has excellent Alpine huts on route. Seasons: The summer alpine season starts when the huts open in mid-June through to the end of September. Snow can linger on north facing slopes well into July. Mid-July through to mid September is warmer and more settled. Centres: The Zillertal is easily accessed by regular train and bus services from Jenbach via Munich, Innsbruck and Salzburg, to the charming resort town of Mayrhofen the main centre and starting point for trekking in the Zillertal. Difficulty: Tracks and trails are waymarked and frequently signposted. Unless you intend to venture onto the glaciers no special equipment is neither needed nor additional climbing skills required. Must See: Zillertal Rucksack Route Hohenweg; South Tyrol Tour; fabulous scenery in the heart of the Austrian Tyrol and Eastern Alps.