21.04.2012-07.10.2012
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Lake Walking in the Austrian`s Salzkammergut
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8 days / 7 nights
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2nd Day: Round trip St. Wolfgang & St. Gilgen
Take the boat to St. Wolfgang. 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. Walking time: approx. 3.5 hrs.
3rd Day: Abersee/Wolfgangsee – Bad Ischl
From St. Wolfgang on Saddle walk to lake Schwarzensee. Here the lake cabin of Lore is worth a stop for the delicious home made 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. Walking time: approx. 4.5 hrs.
4th Day: Rest day in Bad Ischl
Use the free time to explore the many points of interest in Bad Ischl. “Kaiservilla” Emperor Franz Josef’s summer residence, Café Zauner with famous delicacies, the thermal spa, there is a wide choice of things to do.
5th Day: Bad Ischl - Bad Goisern
Salt always has been an important source of income in Salzkammergut. The oldest brine pipeline of 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 as horse races, picnics and rendezvous. On brine pipeline trail to Bad Goisern, the gateway to UNESCO heritage Hallstatt. Walking time: approx. 3.5 hrs.
6th Day: Round trip Hallstatt
Continue on brine pipeline trail to the salt mountain in Hallstatt (salt mine dates back to Celtic times). Here you enjoy a scenic view of the lake and Dachstein massif. Plan a visit of the salt mine, enjoy the views from the top of Rudolf’s tower and visit the excavation sites. A boat carries you across the lake back to Bad Goisern. Walking time: approx. 4.5 hrs.
7th Day: Bad Goisern - Abersee/Wolfgangsee
By train to Bad Ischl. Take Empress Elisabeth-Walk to tiny lake Nussensee then along river Ischl back to lake Wolfgangsee. Through nature reserve Blinklingmoos along the lake to Abersee. Walking time: approx. 5.5 hrs.
8th Day: Individual journey home or extra days
Perfect walking tour for beginners and families!
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White Horse Inn, Imperial summer residence and UNESCO Heritage.
„No more beautiful country in this time..“ an old folk song claims and this quote truly applies to the Austrian Salzkammergut. Mountains, lakes and picturesque places belong to one of the most beautiful treasures of the world. This uniqueness has been recognized by UNESCO and the region Hallstatt has been declared UNESCO Heritage of nature and culture.Dates
Tour course
1st Day: Individual journey to Abersee/Wolfgangsee2nd Day: Round trip St. Wolfgang & St. Gilgen
Take the boat to St. Wolfgang. 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. Walking time: approx. 3.5 hrs.
3rd Day: Abersee/Wolfgangsee – Bad Ischl
From St. Wolfgang on Saddle walk to lake Schwarzensee. Here the lake cabin of Lore is worth a stop for the delicious home made 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. Walking time: approx. 4.5 hrs.
4th Day: Rest day in Bad Ischl
Use the free time to explore the many points of interest in Bad Ischl. “Kaiservilla” Emperor Franz Josef’s summer residence, Café Zauner with famous delicacies, the thermal spa, there is a wide choice of things to do.
5th Day: Bad Ischl - Bad Goisern
Salt always has been an important source of income in Salzkammergut. The oldest brine pipeline of 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 as horse races, picnics and rendezvous. On brine pipeline trail to Bad Goisern, the gateway to UNESCO heritage Hallstatt. Walking time: approx. 3.5 hrs.
6th Day: Round trip Hallstatt
Continue on brine pipeline trail to the salt mountain in Hallstatt (salt mine dates back to Celtic times). Here you enjoy a scenic view of the lake and Dachstein massif. Plan a visit of the salt mine, enjoy the views from the top of Rudolf’s tower and visit the excavation sites. A boat carries you across the lake back to Bad Goisern. Walking time: approx. 4.5 hrs.
7th Day: Bad Goisern - Abersee/Wolfgangsee
By train to Bad Ischl. Take Empress Elisabeth-Walk to tiny lake Nussensee then along river Ischl back to lake Wolfgangsee. Through nature reserve Blinklingmoos along the lake to Abersee. Walking time: approx. 5.5 hrs.
8th Day: Individual journey home or extra days
Route features
This tour combines pleasant walking with culture and points of interest. Very good walking trails. Well suited for families with children.Map
Discover the region (Google Maps)
Prices
| Basic price | 445,- | ||
| Surcharge single room | 85,- | ||
| Half board surcharge | 105,- | ||
| High season surcharge | 45,- |
Category: pretty 3*** hotels and country hotels
Extra nights
| Basic price | Single surch. |
Surcharge hs 01.07. - inkl. 31.08. |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Every overnight place 3*** | 40,- | 10,- | 8,- |
| Bad Ischl 3*** | 54,- | 12,- | 5,- |
All prices per person in Euro
Services
- 7 overnights incl. breakfast
- Half board: min 3-course menu
- Luggage transfer
- Welcome meeting
- Cruise fare Wolfgangsee,
- Ferry fare Wolfgangsee, Hallstättersee
- Bus fare Strobl – Bad Ischl
- Valley cable car fare Salzbergbahn Hallstatt
- Train fare Hallstatt – Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern – Bad Ischl
- Salzkammergut Erlebnis Card (reductions for cable cars, thermal bath Bad Ischl, salt mine Hallstatt, Boat rides etc.)
- Detailed route instructions
- Carefully elaborated route
- 1x Hiking-Backpack per room
- Service-Hotline
Extras
How to get there/Parking- By train to Salzburg, by coach to Wolfgangsee or Abersee (approx. 45 min). Or by train to Bad Ischl and by coach to Wolfgangsee (approx. 30 min). Pick up service from the bus stop by the hotel. Transfers from/to airport/station Salzburg available upon request
- Parking: free hotel car park available, no reservation required.
Perfect walking tour for beginners and families!
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