Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)

The sacred footprint. Adam's Peak (2,243m) is one of often regarded as one of the most significant pilgrimage sites. At its summit lies a rock formation believed by Buddhists to be the footprint of Buddha, by Hindus as that of Shiva, and by Christians and Muslims as that of Adam. The climb is not a wilderness hike but a cultural marathon of roughly 5,200 concrete and stone steps. The journey is typically undertaken at night, joined by thousands of local pilgrims dressed in white, walking up the illuminated staircase through the mist to witness the spectacular sunrise from the top.

This is one of the most celebrated hikes in Tyrol, connecting two distinct alpine basins. Starting from the Ehrwalder Alm, a broad forest path leads to the Seebensee (1,657m), a turquoise lake that perfectly reflects the Zugspitze (2,962m) on clear days. The adventure continues with a steep, serpentine ascent of another 300 meters to the Coburger Hütte and the moody Drachensee (Dragon Lake). The hut sits on a high rock rib, overlooking both lakes and providing one of the most dramatic mountain vistas in the Mieminger Gebirge.