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  • The Yodel Hiking Trail, Königsleiten, Austria
  • The Yodel Hiking Trail, Königsleiten, Austria
  • The Yodel Hiking Trail, Königsleiten, Austria
  • The Yodel Hiking Trail, Königsleiten, Austria
  • The Yodel Hiking Trail, Königsleiten, Austria
  • The Yodel Hiking Trail, Königsleiten, Austria
  • The Yodel Hiking Trail, Königsleiten, Austria
  • The Yodel Hiking Trail, Königsleiten, Austria
  • The Yodel Hiking Trail, Königsleiten, Austria
    The Yodel Hiking Trail

    High above Austria’s Zillertal valley, about halfway between Salzburg and Innsbruck, hotelier Christian Eder recently opened what might be the world’s first hiking trail devoted to the art of the yodel -- the ancient form of alpine communication that is so deeply entwined with Austrian folk music. The trail, which starts in the village of Königsleiten, is perched opposite Hohe Tauern National Park, which affords breathtaking views and acts as a majestic muse for aspiring yodellers. (Tim Loh)

The Yodel Hiking Trail

High above Austria’s Zillertal valley, about halfway between Salzburg and Innsbruck, hotelier Christian Eder recently opened what might be the world’s first hiking trail devoted to the art of the yodel -- the ancient form of alpine communication that is so deeply entwined with Austrian folk music. The trail, which starts in the village of Königsleiten, is perched opposite Hohe Tauern National Park, which affords breathtaking views and acts as a majestic muse for aspiring yodellers. (Tim Loh)

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