14-Day Austria Nature Itinerary

1. Day 1: Vienna
   Arrival (0 miles)

   Palaces & Coffeeshops

2. Day 2: Vienna to Wachau Valley
   1 hour 30 minutes (50 miles) from Vienna

   Vineyards & Cycling

3. Day 3: Salzburg
   2 hours 50 minutes (167 miles) from Wachau Valley

   Musical History & Fortresses

4. Day 4: Salzburg to Hallstatt
   1 hour 20 minutes (54 miles) from Salzburg

   Scenic Lakeside Village

5. Day 5: Hallstatt to Dachstein Glacier
   45 minutes (16 miles) from Hallstatt

   Icy Landscapes & Caves

6. Day 6: Eisriesenwelt to Zell am See
   3 hours (112 miles) from Dachstein Glacier

   Largest Ice Cave & Glacier

7. Day 7: Zell am See to Grossglockner Alpine Road
   50 minutes (33 miles) from Zell am See

   Mountainous Scenic Drive

8. Day 8: Grossglockner to Krimml Waterfall
   2 hours 50 minutes (106 miles) from Grossglockner

   Waterfall Hike

9. Day 9: Innsbruck
   1 hour 50 minutes (88 miles) from Krimml Waterfall

   Austrian Alps City

10. Day 10: Alpbach
    40 minutes (25 miles) from Innsbruck

    Flower-Filled Village

11. Day 11: Zillertal Alps
    1 hour 10 minutes (46 miles) from Alpbach

    Wildlife & Trekking

12. Day 12: Villgraten Valley
    2 hours 30 minutes (124 miles) from Zillertal Alps

    Untouched Wilderness

13. Day 13: Hohe Tauern National Park
    1 hour 50 minutes (67 miles) from Villgraten Valley

    Glaciers & Waterfalls

14. Day 14: Vienna
    3 hours (223 miles) from Hohe Tauern National Park

    Departure

Time and Costs Estimates

• Wachau Valley cycling (3-6 hours, €20-€80)
• Salzburg Fortress (2-3 hours, €9-€18)
• Hallstatt boat ride (50 minutes, €10-€20)
• Dachstein Glacier cable car (2-4 hours, €26-€50)
• Krimml Waterfall entrance fee (1.5 hours, €4-€8)

Useful Tips

If you have less time, skip Villgraten Valley and Hohe Tauern National Park, and spend more time in Salzburg or Vienna. If you want to add more time, consider extending your stay in Innsbruck to explore the city and its surroundings more thoroughly.