FAQ

Depending on the section of the route, the Alpina Antica Trail is generally moderate to more demanding in terms of fitness, with only low demands in the Friulian lowlands:
– Ascents of up to 1,300 meters in altitude depending on the stage
– Descents of up to 1,400 meters in altitude depending on the stage
– Trail length of up to 21 km depending on the stage

Even if all three maximum values never come together on one stage, this means pure walking times of between 4 hours and 7 hours.

Walking times are calculated using the Outdooractive formula (Outdooractive is one of the world’s largest providers of tour documentation and the market leader in German-speaking countries). This includes fast walking times, which correspond to the average speed of a well-trained mountain hiker.

Important: The times given are pure walking times, i.e. breaks must be added. Appropriate physical preparation is recommended.

Our tip: As you are on a multi-day tour here, you should have hiked similar physical demands before as a day tour. You can also plan a rest day in between so that you can recover. You can visit cultural highlights of the respective region such as old churches, monasteries, castles and fortresses, museums, excavations etc. and enjoy the typical regional cuisine.

Technically speaking, the Alpina Antica Trail is of moderate difficulty in the alpine area and easy in the Friulian lowlands:
The more challenging stages are on moderately difficult mountain paths with a red dot.

This means:
– Difficult sections of the trail are predominantly narrow and often steep.
– There may be short sections of insured footpaths.
– Due to weather conditions or short-term extreme weather events, hiking trails may be in poorer condition (e.g. slippery) or less visible due to fog.

To be able to manage this as a mountain hiker without any problems, you need to be sure-footed and have a certain head for heights.
However, individual stages near the valley and the paths in the Friulian lowlands are also easier and almost all of them run along easy paths with a blue dot. In the Friulian lowlands, the heat is a factor to consider, especially in the summer months. The Trail Angels Info & Booking Center will be happy to advise you in this regard.

The Alpina Antica Trail is suitable for children aged 12 and over in very good physical condition.

It is possible to walk the Alpina Antica Trail with a dog. Please ask the accommodation providers where you would like to stay overnight. This link will guide you to the correct behavior when encountering herds of cows on Austria’s alpine pastures.

The Alpina Antica Trail follows existing marked hiking trails and is also signposted. The logo of the Alpina Antica Trail is usually placed as an additional sign on the existing hiking trail markings. The directional arrows point from north to south. In Italy, the trail follows the “Romea Strata” pilgrimage route. A special experience is completing the last stage by boat from Punto Sabbione to Venice.

In addition to area-specific hiking maps, you can also download the route of the Alpina Antica Trail via Google Maps or Outdooractive.

The best time of year for long-distance hiking on the Alpina Antica Trail in the Alpine region is from June to the end of September. In the months of July and August, the Alpina Antica Trail is ideal for escaping the hot temperatures in the valley due to its altitude – it is usually between 1,200 m and 2,450 m above sea level. In the Friulian Plain, spring and fall can be recommended as the most suitable seasons.

Alpine hiking equipment is required for the Alpina Antica Trail:

• Day hiking rucksack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
• Sturdy and comfortable shoes
• Weather-adapted and hard-wearing clothing in multiple layers. The Alpina Antica Trail is mostly at altitudes between 1,300 m and 2,450 m in the alpine area – this should be taken into account when choosing your hiking equipment (especially your clothing).
• Trekking poles are highly recommended due to the often long descents
• Sun and rain protection
• Make sure you have enough provisions and sufficiently large drinking bottles, as there are not refreshment stops and fountains on all stages
• First aid kit
• Pocket knife
• Cell phone
• Tour description or hiking map

From wellness hotels****ˢ to bed and breakfasts and mountain huts, selected accommodation along the Alpina Antica Trail is listed here >>

Booking via the official Alpina Antica Trail Info & Booking Center Trail Angels includes accommodation in three categories, shuttle services, luggage transport, tour documents, trail hotline and optional services such as guiding, travel insurance and special adventure offers.
Booking Center & Info Hotline:
Trail Angels GmbH
Tel. +43 4782 93093
Web: https://www.bookyourtrail.com/trail/alpina-antica-trail
E-mail: info@bookyourtrail.com

In our brochure, which you are welcome to download, the local tourist information office is listed for each stage, where you can get information about the accommodation.

Yes, of course! In the opposite direction, you hike from the Adriatic Sea to the Bavarian Sea.

Please inform yourself in the booking center. To the booking center >>

The Alpina Antica Trail is generally well connected to the public transport network. There are many interregional train connections to the regions. From there, you will be taken to your accommodation by shuttle or – depending on your preference – you can use regional trains/railways or public buses to reach your stage locations easily. Travel details >>

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