Tirol offers a wealth of hiking opportunities to all those who enjoy being in the great outdoors: over 24,000 kilometres of marked mountain and hiking trails are waiting to be explored in the "Heart of the Alps". To ensure that visiting guests can travel to these hiking trails comfortably, environmentally friendly and without encountering traffic jams, Tirol has a well-developed network of public transport (buses & trains).
Jump on, savour the breathtaking landscape during the relaxing ride, before getting off and starting your walk: Tirol has a veritable plethora of hiking trails that are easily accessible by public transport. The advantages are obvious: you protect the environment and avoid possible traffic jams on the roads, which can sometimes take great chunks out of your day.
If you already have a particular hiking destination in mind, you can check the Verkehrsverbund Tirol (VVT) transport association website, to see which buses or trains run there. Public transport is also a convenient option for hiking on long-distance and circular trails: a certain distance can be covered on foot - before taking the bus or train back to your original starting point.
Ecologically sustainable travel to the “Eagle Walk" and Tirolean nature parks
The “Eagle Trail" is a popular long-distance hiking trail, whose route is inspired by the silhouette of a flying eagle and leads through North and East Tirol in 33 daily stages. Some stages along the Eagle Trail are easily accessible by public transport, the details of which can be found here
Hiking in the nature parks of Tirol is a particularly beautiful way to explore the flora and fauna there. More information on these trails can be found by clicking on the respective nature park.
Environmentally friendly travel with Tirolean summer guest cards
Many guest cards in Tirol, which visitors receive from their accommodation provider on arrival, now also serve as tickets for local public transport. They permit free use of various buses and trains, ski and hiking buses as well as hotel shuttle services. An overview of all Tirolean summer and winter guest cards and information about the mobility options they include can be found here.
Another thing to bear in mind if you’re planning to go hiking using public transport: always make sure to check timetables in advance and allow yourself sufficient time to catch a bus or train.
