Need to know

1 There are few places to stop for lunch en route, so pack a picnic and plenty of water.

2 Carry the supplied printed maps, route details and app. Even when downloaded offline, the app can’t be relied on entirely and can contradict hard copy info.

3 Kitchens in most restaurants en route close by 9pm, so time your day’s walk accordingly.

4 The hike moves swiftly from place to place. For time to rest weary legs and explore mountain towns, add additional nights to the itinerary.

5 Sharing a room with a walking companion? Note that ‘twin’ in Alpine Austria means two sets of single bedding/mattresses in a double bed frame, rather than two single beds.