Lake Walking Holidays in the Salzkammergut - Guided tour in Austria. A popular folk song says, "There is no more beautiful country in our time.". That song describes the landscape when it comes to walking the Austrian Salzkammergut area. The breathtaking scenery is one of the special treasures of this world. Because of the landscape, the Hallstatt region was recognized as a UNESCO Heritage site for outstanding natural and cultural attractions. This walking tour leads you to hidden sights only accessible by foot.

Tour Details: Walks of around 4-6 hours each day with some climbs of 300 metres, a lovely first time tour in low level mountain scenery.


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Arrival April 22, June 03 and July 1, 2018

-minimum number of participants: 3
-maximum number of participants: 8

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Arrival: Lake Wolfgangsee (St. Gilgen, Abersee, Strobl or St. Wolfgang)
Departure: Lake Wolfgangsee

- Personal greeting and consultation
- 5 overnights in 3 star hotels with breakfast
- 2 overnights in 4 star hotels with breakfast
- 5 x Dinner
- Boat fares on the lakes Wolfgangsee and Hallstätter See as per programme
- Train fare Hallstatt - Bad Goisern and Bad Goisern - Bad Ischl
- Descent with the Salzberg cable car Hallstatt
- Tour book per room
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- Salzkammergutn Card
- 5 guided tours
- English speaking tour guide
- Service-Hotline


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Day 1: Individual arrival at Abersee/Wolfgangsee

Day 2 - St. Wolfgang - St. Gilgen - Return by boat
Start the day with an exhilarating high walk to the Falkenstein Wall, which overlooks the scenic lake. The idyllic Fürberg Walk along the lake leads you to the Mozart village of St. Gilgen. From there, enjoy a return boat ride with picture perfect views.
. Distance: 10.5 km, Walking hour: 4 hours, Up 354m, Down 354m (back to lake level)

Day 3: Abersee - Lake Schwarzensee -Strobl - Bad Ischl
Your path today begins long the Sattel (saddle) Walk to Lake Schwarzensee, where Madame Lore of the lake hut waits to treat you with tasty specialties. The trail continues down into the valley by a rugged gorge. Keep walking to the Bürglstein, leading to the lake promenade in Strobl. From there, take a local bus to the Emperor's town of Bad Ischl.
. Distance: 11.8 or 15.5 km, Walking hour: 5.5 hours, Up 395m, Down 395 m

Day 4: Resting day in Bad Ischl. Take a break from extensive walking to explore Bad Ischl
Visit the Emperor's villa, ride a cable car or relax in the spa. Check out Café Zauner if you are looking for delicious Austrian treats. The Hotel Austria, is where Emperor Franz Josef and Elisabeth of Bavaria got engaged.

Day 5: Brine-Pipeline walk Bad Ischl to Bad Goisern
Salt has always played an important part in the culture of Salzkammergut. You'll learn about the importance of salt to this area as you walk the promenade along the Ischl River. The Brine-Pipeline leads to the world cultural heritage city of Bad Goisern, where you'll spend the night.
. Distance: 105 km, Walking hour: 4 hours, Up 260 m, Down 180 m

Day 6: Lakeside Trail Bad Goisern to Hallstatt
First, you will follow the river trail to Lake Hallstatt where you will walk along the lake into the "Fjord". After a while you will see the first houses from Hallstatt and the wonderful mountains with the Salt Mountain. Enjoy the ride with the ferry to Hallstatt center, walking around the little alleys or take the funicular up to the salt mine. Look around to see Mount Dachstein, the highest peak in upper Austria. The day ends with a pleasant boat and train ride back to your hotel in Bad Goisern.
. Distance: 14.5 km, Walking hour: 4.5 hours, Up/Down 90m

Day 7: Bad Ischl to Lake Wolfgangsee
By train to Bad Ischl. This morning, follow the Elisabeth walking path to idyllic Lake Nussensee. Follow the path along the Ischl River to the charming town of Strobl. As you walk along the lake and through the Blinkling Moor, you'll reach the peninsula of Abersee. This area provides a spectacular view to St. Wolfgang, Schafberg and the lake.
. Distance: 14 to 19.5 km, Walking hour: 6 hours, Up 210 m, Down 140 m.

Day 8: Departure from Lake Wolfgangsee, unless you decided to extend your visit of course!

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