Hotel example: Hotel Aberseehof

Starting from the bank of lake Wolfgangsee you walk uphill to the first alpine pastures, passing a wild animal reserve. On the back side of the ‚Sparber’ top you walk to the ‚Schartenalm’, which is idyllically situated between high-towering rugged mountain tops. On your way back you should stop by at the small, traditional Austrian restaurant, which offers home-bred venison dishes and a incredible view of St. Wolfgang.

Hotel example: Hotel Aberseehof

Today you discover the plateaus of the pasture regions. From the Mozart-village St. Gilgen the cable car takes you up to the ‚Zwölferhorn’ from where you can see even the glacial regions. Via the panoramic path and via the ‚Illingeralm’ you walk until the ‚Königsbachalm’. In the woodland of  ‚Nöckelberg’ mountain you can look forward to noisy waterfalls until you finally climb up to the ‚Genneralm’. Arrived at ‚Genneralm’ you spend the night in a comfortable alpine cabin and enjoy two days in the middle of lush pastures surrounded by numerous mountain tops.

Hotel example: Posch´n Hütte

Enjoy the life on alpine pastures: Walk to the neighbouring pastures ‚Moosangerl’ or ‚Gruberalm’, climb up one of the viewpoints and try the famous ‚Pofesen’. Rugged mountain tops, ridgeways and easy trails invite you to comfortable or more challenging tours.

Hotel example: Posch´n Hütte

You walk down to an idyllic high valley with numerous small apline cabins in the middle of steep mountain sides. Grazing herds of cows line your trail, which soon winds out of the valley along the ‚Ackersbachklamm’ (a ravine). Via the impressively arranged old ‚Postalm’-street you arrive at the natural landmark ‚Zinkenbachklamm’. Via the ‚Außerlienbachalm’ and some isolated paths, your trail leads you to the ‚Innerlienbachalm’ until you reach the centre of the extensive ‚Postalm’-territory.

Hotel example: Huberhütte

Walk along the ‚Almblumenweg’, make a round-trip to some alpine pastures or climb up one of the many smaller or higher tops if you so wish. There are more than enough possibilities! Also visit the ‚Sennerin’ (dairymaid) of the ‚Labenberg’-cabin and look around the cheese factory. A hearty meal is of course unavoidable. The historic ‚Postalm’-cabin and the ‚Postalm’-chapel (built in honour of Empress Sissi) are just a few of the many beautiful places to visit. 

Hotel example: Huberhütte

Finally you walk across the ‚Wiesleralm’ upwards to the small saddle between ‚Windkogel’ and ‚Thorhöhe’ where you can already see the lake Wolfgangsee. Via the ‚Niedergadenalm’ and the ‚Schwarzeneckalm’ down into the valley until you reach the banks of lake Wolfgangsee. You walk through the natural reserve ‚Blinklingmoos’ back to your starting point.

Hotel example: Aberseehof

Once you’ve arrived at the picturesque Lake Wolfgangsee, you’ll have time to explore the area and take a stroll along the lakeshore. Why not take the opportunity to drive up to the Schafberg with Austria’s steepest cog railway for a breathtaking view of the Salzkammergut’s stunning mountain and lake scenery?

Hotel example: Hotel Aberseehof

Starting from the shores of Lake Wolfgangsee, you walk uphill to the first alpine pastures, passing a wildlife reserve. On the backside of the 'Sparber' summit you'll walk to the 'Schartenalm', which is idyllically nestled between amongst towering rocky peaks. On your way back, you'll come across a traditional Austrian restaurant, serving game dishes from their own game farm and offering a breathtaking view of St. Wolfgang.

Hotel example: Hotel Aberseehof

Today, you'll explore the high plateaus of the pasture regions. From St. Gilgen, the ‘Mozart village’, you'll take the cable car up to the 'Zwölferhorn' from where you can look out over the glacier regions. Via the panoramic path and via the 'Illingeralm' you walk until the 'Königsbachalm'. In the woodland of 'Nöckelberg' mountain, rushing waterfalls await you until you finally ascend to the 'Genneralm', where you'll spend the night in a cozy alpine cabin and enjoy two days amidst by lush pastures crowned by numerous peaks.

Hotel example: Posch´n Hütte

Enjoy life in the alpine pastures: Walk to the neighbouring alpine pastures 'Moosangerl' or 'Gruberalm', climb up one of the viewpoints and try the famous 'Pofesen'. Rugged mountain tops, ridgeways and easy trails invite you to comfortable or more challenging walks.

Hotel example: Posch´n Hütte

You walk down to an idyllic high valley with numerous small alpine huts nestled among the steep mountain slopes. Herds of grazing cows line your path, which soon winds out of the valley along the 'Ackersbachklamm' gorge. The route takes you along the impressively constructed old Postalm Road to the 'Zinkenbachklamm' natural monument. Via the 'Außerlienbachalm' and along secluded alpine paths, the trail leads you to the 'Innerlienbachalm' and on into the heart of the 'Postalm' area.

Hotel example: Huberhütte

Walk along the 'Almblumenweg' trail, take a long loop through the alpine pastures, or climb one of the many small or larger peaks – whatever takes your fancy. There are plenty of options! Be sure to visit the 'Sennerin' (dairymaid) of the 'Labenberg' cabin and take a look around the cheese dairy. Of course, a hearty meal is a must. The historic 'Postalm' cabin and the 'Postalm' Chapel, built in honour of Empress Sissi, are just a few of the many beautiful places to visit.

Hotel example: Huberhütte

At the end of your hiking week, you'll walk up once more via the 'Wiesleralm' over the small pass between 'Windkogel' and 'Thorhöhe' where you'll already catch a glimpse of Lake Wolfgangsee. Continue down into the valley via the 'Niedergadenalm' and the 'Schwarzeneckalm' to the shores of Lake Wolfgangsee. Your route takes you back to the starting point through the 'Blinklingmoos' nature reserve.

Hotel example: Aberseehof