Summer in St. Anton

The summer in the Arlberg is very exciting with endless possibilities for exploring the beautiful scenery which will take your breath away...

We already know from cross-country skiing that this particular combination of movements has extremely positive effects on the cardiovascular system and on all parts of the body. Nordic walking is, in principle, this same set of motions transferred to summer walking and hiking. Long, uniform, rhythmical strides and arm-swinging with poles. A fitness sport for everyone, no matter what their age or physical condition. St. Anton am Arlberg offers Nordic walking try-out courses and tours, all under expert instruction. And St. Anton am Arlberg is an ideal spot for Nordic walking - superb scenery, well-maintained paths and a high altitude climate which in itself will enhance your health.

Nerves of steel, like the cable you hang on, plus courage, stamina, strength and skill, these are all needed by the climbing enthusiasts on the vie ferrate around St. Anton am Arlberg. The holiday region is surrounded by pastures and lush meadows, but also nestles in a rugged mountain world, attracting climbers from throughout the world every year between June and October who look for and find challenges here.

St. Anton am Arlberg is a real paradise for walkers. There is a network of paths through picturesque landscape making up a total distance of 270 kilometres, which was awarded the Tyrolean Wandergütesiegel - walkers’ quality seal. A clearly-marked signposting system gives holidaymakers detailed information about their destination and route, distance, time and difficulty level. As there are so many different hiking routes throughout this extensive network of footpaths, walkers can enjoy the alpine solitude to the full.
We now even have scientific evidence that exercise in the fresh air at moderate altitudes boosts health and physical well-being: The AMAS study (Austrian Moderate Altitude Study) shows that there are beneficial effects on the cardio-vascular system, metabolism, body weight, blood count and subjective well-being – particularly for tourists suffering from typical social diseases such as high blood pressure, metabolic disorders and obesity.