Tourism Association Sterzing - Pfitsch - Freienfeld
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Crossing the alps

On easy to medium difficult trails through the Alps

A dream for hikers: crossing the Alps on foot once. 7 stages take you through varied landscapes of Germany, Austria and Italy. Enjoy pleasant walks combined with cultural and culinary highlights. You won’t miss a thing! Discover different lifestyles: from the Bavarian culture, over the Tyrolean hospitality to the South Tyrolean dine and wine.

The long-distance trail "Crossing of the Alps" leads you from Lake Tegernsee, Lake Achensee further into the Zilltertal valley and up to the Pfitscherjoch to Vipiteno/Sterzing. You will stay overnight in guesthouses, inns and hotels in the villages along the trail, enjoy a restful sleep and a very comfortable hiking trip. You can take the bus, the train or the boat to avoid the exhausting parts.

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