Just as the name suggests, the 413-kilometre Alderweg, with an elevation gain of 31 kilometres, lets you take in a bird’s eye view of the Alpine scenery of Tirol, in the west of the country. It's even more unique when viewed on a map, as the whole of the hike (from east to west of Tirol) actually is reminiscent of an eagle spreading its wings. This hike can be broken down into 33 segments of more manageable size trails, allowing hikers to pick and choose the areas that most appeal to them.

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