Itinerary

On your walk along a walking trail to Falkenstein rock wall, you enjoy beautiful views of the lake. An idyllic path along the lake takes you into Mozart village St. Gilgen. Return by boat.

approx. 10 km | 3.5 hours | Ascent 250 m | Descent 250 m

From St. Wolfgang on Saddle walk to Lake Schwarzensee. Here the lake cabin of Lore is worth a stop for the delicious homemade snacks. Via Wirer gorge into the valley and around Bürglstein to the lake promenade of Strobl. By coach into the ancient Imperial summer residence Bad Ischl.

approx. 12 km | 4.5 hours | Ascent 300 m | Descent 300 m

Use your free time to explore the many places of interest in Bad Ischl. ‘Kaiservilla’ Emperor Franz Josef’s summer residence, Café Zauner with famous delicacies or a visit to the Salzkammergut thermal spa.

approx. 4 km | 1.5 hours | Ascent 150 m | Descent 150 m

Salt always has been an essential source of income in Salzkammergut. The oldest brine pipeline in the world leads from Hallstatt’s salt mine to the salt works in Bad Ischl. Walk along the promenade into Kaltenbachau, a site of Imperial pleasures such as horse races, picnics and rendezvous. On the brine pipeline trail to Bad Goisern, the gateway to UNESCO heritage Hallstatt. By train to Hallstatt. If you want to walk a little higher, you can hike on the spectacular mountain trail of the “Eternal Wall”.

approx. 11 km | 3 to 5 hours | Ascent 50 m | Descent 50 m

Continue on the brine pipeline trail to the salt mountain in Hallstatt (the salt mine dates back to Celtic times). Here you enjoy a scenic view of the lake and Dachstein massif. Plan a visit to the salt mine, enjoy the views from the top of Rudolf’s tower and visit the excavation sites.

approx. 12 km | 4.5 hours | Ascent 400 m | Descent 400 m

Departure from St. Wolfgang or spend extra nights in the surrounding region.

Route map and overview

This tour combines pleasant walking with culture and places of interest. The walking paths are good, there are just some short ascents on smaller serpentine paths. We can recommend this tour to families.

Prices and dates

Accommodation in guesthouses, 2** 3*** and 4**** hotels

Hotel lists are available on request for all holidays

Prices per person in GBP

Services & Information

Further information about this walking holiday

Included / Not included

Included:

Accommodation as already mentioned
Breakfast
Luggage transfer
Welcome briefing (German, English)
1 Cruise fare Wolfgangsee
Ferry fare Wolfgangsee, Hallstättersee
1 Valley cable car fare Salzbergbahn Hallstatt
Train fare from Hallstatt to Bad Goisern, from Bad Goisern to Bad Ischl
1 Salzkammergut Erlebnis Card (reductions for cable cars, thermal bath Bad Ischl, salt mine Hallstatt, Boat rides etc.)
Carefully elaborated route description
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
App for Navigation and GPS-data available
Service hotline

Optional:

Transfers from/to airport/station Salzburg upon request.

Travel information

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

By train to Salzburg, by bus to Wolfgangsee (approx. 1 hour). Or by train to Bad Ischl and by bus to Wolfgangsee (approx. 30 min). Pick-up service from the bus stop by the hotel.
Salzburg or Munich airports.
Parking: mostly free hotel car park available, partly public car park, approx. EUR 30 per week. No reservation is required.

Important information:

Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Bus ride Strobl – Bad Ischl, approx. EUR 4 per person

Lake Walking in Austria's Salzkammergut with Charm

Details about the hiking holiday in the Salzkammergut

Highlights of the Salzkammergut walking holiday: