Hi, i am Marius, i love exploring the mountains and nature. Friends say, i know the mountains better than most locals, but actually i get lost all the time while photographing ;). Read more about the Mountain Moments Team.
Planning a mountain hike is an easy task for experienced hikers. In order for you, as a beginner, to be able to plan a tour quickly, easily, and yet safely and confidently, we have divided the planning process into 6 simple steps.
Are you looking for the best mountain quotes? We have listed for you a list of 37 beautiful quotes on mountains, nature, and mountain sports by famous people that we think are the best. And the best part: all the quotes are verified and sourced! Let’s start with a classic from Reinhold Messner: “The mountains […]
Your landscape photos with your drone are boring and don’t stand out? No problem, that’s the case for many drone beginners and we’ve already helped many aspiring drone photographers take their photos to the next level. I have 7 tips for you on how to take better landscape photos with a dr
When you have a date with a sunset, just like with a regular meeting, the best bet is to be there before the agreed time – every photographer knows that. With the right aperture and shutter speed, make the best of your subject matter on an incredible and very accessible Nockspitze hike in the Austrian Alps (Tyrol). Learn more about this backpacking route, grab your equipment and join us.
Hiking adventure, no matter how small, is a one-day reservation at least, so it’s essential to carry with you some fuel in a form of food and water. But on this Nordkette stroll through breathtaking pastures, you will find out the benefits of huts that give their part to your local experience – in a form of views, shelter and cuisine. Located not far above the city and at the foot of the Nordkette, Innsbruck’s alpine pastures are a popular destination for the whole family and can often be reached on foot in winter. So wait no longer, find out everything you need to know about this trip and join Mountain Moments in this family and photo-friendly thrill-hike.
The Alps or the Dolomites, sometimes it’s not easy to decide when planning your next hiking expedition. The comforting thing is, no matter what you decide, the other option often lingers in the distance in your camera’s reach, so you always seem to be in a win-win situation. Wonderful hike to the famous Austria photo spot with the view to the Kalkkögeln is the trip we cover here today, on Mountain Moments.
Zirbe, the Tyrolean national shrine in the alpine forest, has stone pine trees that shame human life expectancy with their impressive 1000-year-long run. You can face them on this 31-kilometer Patscherkofel hiking route, which is moderately challenging, and more accessible than it may sound at first. Grab your hiking and photography equipment and explore this part of the Austrian Alps with Mountain Moments.
When hiking in the Alps in spring, the snow conditions are an important factor to consider, as they can change quickly due to snow melt and temperature changes. Here are some things you should keep in mind. Spring is a wonderful time to hike in the European Alps and enjoy the first warm rays of […]
When we talk about a hiking trail difficulty level, we grade the complexity of the path itself. Whoever wants to, of course, can upgrade the challenge. A good example is Nordkette’s 1600 meters of altitude in Innsbruck, which some decide to cover without a single short breather. This is the Innsbruck vertical run – also called cable car climb. Are you up for the challenge? Find out everything you need to know about this hiking route below.
Sometimes it’s nice to hit the mute button and just switch to a real-life, improvised documentary that is the nature around us. Just imagine the lonely landscape without lifts, cars, and noise. Busy modern life briefly in our rear-view mirror, and silence and pure relaxation in front of us – this is what it’s all about here at Mountain Moments. We always have something on our mind, and this time it’s a 50+kilometer hiking route with Sellrain Valley as one of the stops. Are you in? You are welcomed to join us!
A great view equals a great hike! This panoramic trail near Innsbruck has it all: The Zirb Trail is an easy hike near Innsbruck and easyly reachable – all infos for this great hike with map in this post. Is Zirbenweg the most picturesque hiking trail in Innsbruck? Many who backpack down this route think […]
Short-distance footpaths are not enough for you and you prefer a long-distance relationship with nature? In that case, we have a treat for you – a combination of the “Dream route Munich-Venice” and the Pfunderer Höhenweg. Find out more about this 95-kilometer journey in the Austrian Alps and join Mountain Moments on this hiking/photography thrill chase.
Tip: Stay overnight in the Pfeishütte( Pfeis hut) and follow up with another mountain tour in the Karwendel.
The Insta Spot of the Stubai Valley: Becher Hut – above a glacier. All infos to this demanding high alpine hike including map and all directions and photo tips. This particular ice-free mountain tour might hold the most beautiful views in the Eastern Alps. This mountain trail in the Stubai Alps is demanding, but when […]
On a knife’s edge, this mountain run climbs steeply and airily to what is probably the most striking peak of the Nordkette: the Vordere Brandjochspitze. Are you skilled enough, photography and hiking-wise, for this challenging hike? Join Mountain Moments on this trip if the answer is yes. Adrenaline is its middle name, and danger runs […]
If you are a fan of running, but you never practiced the “trail” version of this outdoor activity, get ready to jog into a new dimension. On the other hand, if this is something you enjoy often, you know exactly how soul-healing and obstacle disguising this kind of environment can be. In many cities around the world, people get together for a drink or an after-work run. In Innsbruck, it’s not much different, so grab your running equipment and join us.
On this 24-kilometer easy-to-medium hiking/biking route in Innsbruck (Austria), there are two huts that provide backpackers and nature lovers with the opportunity to recuperate and recharge – Arzler Alm and Höttinger Alm. However, one is more popular than the other, and the main reason is the terrace with an astonishing view. Visit the Hottinger Hut with the help of Mountain Moments, and get ready to take some breathtaking photos while you are there.
Innsbruck is only mountains and skiing? Think again where all that water goes! Find the top 5 places for kayaking and Rafting in and around Innsbruck in this blog. Welcome to Mother Nature’s theme park! It is not the safest roller coaster ride in the world, but it sure is memorable for experienced participants. Innsbruck […]
The Patscherkofel is the self-proclaimed local mountain of the people of Innsbruck, and when one sees the beauty, people’s pride and instinct to protect it is explained immediately. Here on Mountain Moments we will cover the MTB aspect of this adventure. We are going – will you be joining us? The Patscherkofel is the self-proclaimed […]
The beautiful thing about nature tours, even though you can’t physically cover everything, visually you are not contained, and you can experience a location despite the miles between you. That way you can enjoy a relatively easy family mountain bike tour in the hills of Innsbruck, and admire the beautiful Patscherkofel mountain, located approximately 7 km south of Innsbruck, at the same time. Mountain Moments will show you one such location here, and you are welcomed to join us on our next MTB/photography joy ride.
