How much does it cost?

From £2,599 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,511 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this tour escorted or independent?

It is fully escorted. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager throughout, expert walking guides lead each day, and the group has a coach for transfers.

What are the daily walking distances?

Walking days range from 4.0 to 7.6 miles (6.2 to 12.2 kilometres). Each walking day offers two route options to suit different fitness levels.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast and dinner are included each day, plus one picnic lunch on Day 4. Other lunches are at your own cost.

When does this tour run?

Great Rail Journeys schedules five departures across June, July, August, and September 2026 and 2027; confirm exact dates when booking.

Great Rail Journeys · Walking tour

Walk & Tour: Austrian Alps, Tyrol & Alpbach

Nine-day escorted walking tour through Austrian Tyrol with heritage rail journeys

Great Rail Journeys operates this nine-day escorted walking holiday centred in Alpbach, regarded as Austria's most beautiful village. The journey begins with Eurostar Plus from London St Pancras through Paris, continues by First Class rail across Stuttgart and Munich to Jenbach, then coach transfer through the scenic Alpbach Valley. 6 miles, each with two route options to suit different fitness levels. On Day 3, you climb to the Bischoferalm mountain hut through pine forests and alpine pastures; on Day 4, you board the historic steam-hauled Achenseebahn cog railway to reach turquoise Achensee and explore the Karwendel mountains on foot. Days 5 and 7 are free or include guided walks to a 400-year-old mountain hut. Day 6 features the narrow-gauge Zillertalbahn to Mayrhofen and a visit to Krimml Waterfalls, Europe's highest mountainside waterfall. A UK Tour Manager, expert walking guides, and complimentary local transport via the Alpbachtal Card are included throughout.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen £100 since 4 Jul, to £2,599.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Most lunches are not included (except one picnic lunch on Day 4); plan for self-catering or café meals on Days 3, 5, 6, and 7
The single supplement (GBP 2,899) is GBP 200 above half the double rate; confirm pricing before booking if you travel alone
Group maximum is 24 people; confirm actual group size when booking if a smaller party is important to you

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Stuttgart
From London to Stuttgart
Meet the Tour Manager and group at London St Pancras for a Eurostar journey in Plus class to Paris, then First Class rail into Germany, arriving in Stuttgart. First dinner together at the hotel.
Meals: Eurostar Light Meal, Dinner
Day 2railovernight: Alpbach
Arrival in Alpbach in Austria's Tyrol
First Class rail via Munich to Jenbach, then a coach transfer through the Alpbach Valley to the four-star hotel in Alpbach for a six-night stay. Five-course dinner this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3overnight: Alpbach
Alpbach Valley views from the Bischoferalm
First day's guided walking, with a choice of two routes from the hotel to the historic Bischoferalm mountain hut (Option A: 5.2mi/8.3km; Option B: 7.6mi/12.2km, continuing to Bischoferjoch).
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4railovernight: Alpbach
Exploring Achensee and the Karwendel on foot
Coach to Jenbach for the historic Achensee cog railway to Seespitz, then a choice of walks: along the lake shore and by cable car into the Karwendel mountains (Option A: 4.0mi/6.2km), or into the Karwendel Valley to the Feilalmkopf summit (Option B: 5.6mi/9.0km).
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Day 5railovernight: Alpbach
Free day to explore Austria's Tyrol
A full day at leisure with the Alpbachtal Card, options include the Wiedersbergerhorn cable car, a visit to Rattenberg, or a train to Innsbruck.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6railovernight: Alpbach
Zillertalbahn & Krimml Waterfalls
Coach to Jenbach to board the narrow-gauge Zillertal Railway through the Ziller Valley to Mayrhofen, followed by a visit to the Krimml Waterfalls, Europe's highest mountainside falls.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7overnight: Alpbach
Hiking to a 400-year-old mountain hut
Local bus to Inneralpbach for a choice of two walks to the historic Farmkehralm mountain hut (Option A: 6.0mi/9.7km; Option B: 5.7mi/9.2km, shorter but steeper).
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8railovernight: Cologne
Through Germany to Cologne
Coach to Jenbach, then First Class rail via Munich to Cologne, passing through Ulm. Final group dinner at the hotel near the main station.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9rail
Homeward bound
First Class rail from Cologne to Brussels, then the Eurostar in Plus class with a light meal back to London St Pancras.
Meals: Breakfast, Eurostar Light Meal

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Walking circular routes from Alpbach to the Bischoferalm mountain hut, passing through pine forests and alpine pastures with valley views
Day 4Boarding the historic steam-hauled Achenseebahn cog railway, Europe's oldest of its type, climbing to Eben then descending to turquoise Achensee
Day 6Riding the narrow-gauge Zillertal Railway 19 miles through the Ziller Valley to Mayrhofen, then visiting Krimml Waterfalls, Europe's highest mountainside waterfall
Day 7Hiking to the 400-year-old Farmkehralm mountain hut in the Alpbach Valley with options for different fitness levels

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
8 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Eurostar Plus; First Class rail travel; all rail and coach travel throughout
Expert walking guides and carefully planned routes, 4.0-7.6 miles (6.2-12.2 km) walking per day
Eurostar Light Meals; breakfast and dinner each day, 1 picnic lunch
Small group holiday with an average group size of 22 (walk options typically in groups of 6-18)
Complimentary Alpbachtal Card providing free travel on local buses and cable cars
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,599 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,511 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this tour escorted or independent?: It is fully escorted. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager throughout, expert walking guides lead each day, and the group has a coach for transfers.
What are the daily walking distances?: Walking days range from 4.0 to 7.6 miles (6.2 to 12.2 kilometres). Each walking day offers two route options to suit different fitness levels.
Which meals are included?: Breakfast and dinner are included each day, plus one picnic lunch on Day 4. Other lunches are at your own cost.
When does this tour run?: Great Rail Journeys schedules five departures across June, July, August, and September 2026 and 2027; confirm exact dates when booking.