Quality approved hiking & nature experiences
In Austria's hiking villages, passionate hiking enthusiasts can look forward to the ultimate hiking and nature experience as well as an optimal hiking infrastructure.
The Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality guarantees the highest standards of service and experience in the villages, businesses and along the trails. Each region boasts impressive natural attractions, from wild mountain streams to romantic alpine pastures and mythical power places.
Austria's Hiking Seal of Quality

HIKING VILLAGE
In Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality, the hiking villages reflects the connection between the guest and the hiking infrastructure. The central task of the hiking village in the destination is to prepare the hiker for the experience of "nature", to give a foretaste of possible nature, landscape and cultural experiences. A good hiking village is characterised by an attractive and authentic overall appearance, a valuable landscape that can be lived and experienced, and a comprehensive "hiking infrastructure".

HIKING ACCOMMODATION
The hiking accommodations is the hiker's base camp, where the daily hiking experience begins and ends. It is here that hikers can relax, recharge their batteries and prepare for more adventures in nature. For this reason, a hospitable, needs-based and hiker-optimised service program is the cornerstone of a perfect hiking experience.