Walking Austria's Alps: Hut to Hut 2nd Edition Paperback – April 30, 1999

I purchased this book for planning a hut-to-hut hiking trip in Austria. I have several of the Cicerone guides, which are good, but somehow still lacking. (The authors are British and probably written in a manner that the Brits are accustomed to.)I was a member of the Seattle Mountaineers for 30 years and very frequently (like, on a weekly basis) used their guide books for Washington State hikes and climbs.This particular book is published by the Mountaineers and is written in the same style of my Washington State books, just a bit easier for me to understand and digest.There are a number of various hut-to-hut hikes described in this book in enough detail that I could choose trips suitable to my skill level and discard others that were probably too difficult for me.This book is more of a sampler than a comprehensive guide to Austrian 'hutten leben', but should be considered when planning a trip.

Excellent book especially for beginners. Gives you all the information you need. Very detailed in all of its 11 walks described. Could start the walks immediately with the information provided. Tells you all about equipment required, the huts to stay in, maps required degree of difficulty. Each walk is detailed on a day-to-day basis. Fantastic.

Very inspiring. If you have any interest in hut walking in the Alps this is a good place to start.

Needs an update. The maps are not very useful.

I bought a couple Alpine hiking guides, but this was the best one and the one I take with me when I go out. Definitely by this guide if you are planning a hut hike in Austria.

If you are planning a trip to Austria and plan on using this book as a guide be warned!!! I am planning a 7 day hut to hut and upon reading the section of the book that covers the route I am taking and comparing it to up to date websites I found the the book is far too outdated. This is a major concern as it does not have accurate details on how to book or even the correct operational huts. Be warned!!! Use the internet to your advantage and don't waste your money on this publication

Details of eleven multi-day hut to hut treks in Austria, covering all the best areas.

For anyone planning a week of hut to hut walking in Austria this is a must. It gives a great selection of possible routes and clear day by day information. The layout and usabillity of the guide is excellent. Of course hiking in Austria is quite different from a stroll in Central park. This appears to have come as a surprise to one particular reviewer here. Limestone scenery is steep and the paths are often very narrow by steep drops. Ladders and wires are often present to provide additional safety. This makes walking in Austria an absolute joy.