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Alpe-Adria Trail

Austria / Slovenia / Italy · Europe · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 81/100

At a glance

CountriesAustria; Slovenia; Italy
ContinentEurope
RegionAlps to Adriatic (Carinthia-Julian Alps-Friuli)
TypeThru-hike / long-distance trail
Length750 km
Typical duration40-45 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude2369 m
Best seasonMay-Oct
StartKaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe (AT)
EndMuggia (IT)
Permit / guideno
Special gearnone

Score

81/100
Scenery
29/35
Fame
19/25
Uniqueness
16/20
Logistics
17/20

Polished 43-stage 'garden of Eden' route from Grossglockner to the sea; excellent signage, water-themed stages, strong guidebook support (Bradt); crosses Slovenia so included in this region

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Notes

Max altitude is the trailhead at Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe (2369 m); Austria/Italy also covered by other Europe workers

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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