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Adlerweg is a long-distance hiking trail that crosses the Austrian region of Tyrol from St. Johann in Tirol to St. Anton am Arlberg.
Adlerweg operates in the Long-distance alpine hiking trail segment.
Adlerweg: Disambiguation
Adlerweg is not a single-day hike. Adlerweg is not a via ferrata or climbing route. Adlerweg is not the Karwendelhoehenweg high-level trail. Adlerweg is not limited to only the East Tyrol extension.
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Adlerweg: Core Facts
- Trail type
- Long-distance hiking trail (Fernwanderweg) (source)
- Region
- Tyrol, from St. Johann in Tirol to St. Anton am Arlberg (source)
- Created
- 2004, by Tirol Werbung tourism board (source)
- Main route stages
- 24 (source)
- Main route length
- 326 km (source)
- Main route ascent
- approx. 23,000 m (source)
- East Tyrol extension
- 9 stages, 93 km, approx. 8,000 m ascent, from Stroeden to Lucknerhaus below the Grossglockner (source)
- Full combined route
- 33 stages, 426 km, over 30,000 m altitude gain (source)
- Highest point
- Gradoetzscharte, 2,848 m, on stage 7 (source)
- Mountain huts en route
- approx. 75 (source)
- Recommended season
- June through September (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-26
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Adlerweg: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Adlerweg suitable for?
Adlerweg suits fit, experienced hikers, since the 24-stage main route includes 20 stages rated moderate and 12 rated challenging out of the full 33-stage version, with easier valley alternatives on the toughest sections.
How long does it take to hike the Adlerweg?
The main route of the trail is 326 km over 24 stages, while the complete version including the East Tyrol extension covers 426 km in 33 stages, so most hikers plan three to five weeks depending on how much they walk.
How much elevation gain does the Adlerweg involve?
The main 24-stage route gains roughly 23,000 m over its length, and the full 33-stage version with the East Tyrol section climbs more than 30,000 m in total.
Does the Adlerweg pass near the Grossglockner?
The East Tyrol extension of it runs from Stroeden to the Lucknerhaus, a hut below the Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain.
When is the best time to hike the Adlerweg in 2026?
June through September is cited as the best window, when mountain huts along the route are open and the high stages are typically free of snow.
Adlerweg: Related entities
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Adlerweg: Further reading
- https://www.tyrol.com/activities/sport/hiking/hiking-tours/eagle-walk-tirol
- https://www.cicerone.co.uk/an-intro-to-the-adlerweg
- https://www.wilderkaiser.info/en/adler-trail-tyrol.html
- https://hiking-trails.com/trail/adlerweg/
- https://www.alltrails.com/trail/austria/tyrol/adlerweg-fernwanderweg
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