Hotel example: Hotel Aberseehof

You will set off from Lake Wolfgangsee’s shore and then you will head up to your first Alm and wildlife zone Kleefeld. Here you can expect to see numerous wild animals like roes, deer or ibexes. You will also find a play area here if you are still feeling energetic. You will then walk to the Schartenalm, which is located in an idyllic situation between steep, towering mountain tops. On your way back, you will go past a snack area that serves wild game that they breed themselves and that has a wonderful view over St. Wolfgang.

Hotel example: Hotel Aberseehof

Today your route leads to the alpine pastures in the Osterhorn area. From the Mozart village of St. Gilgen you will float by cable car to the Zwölferhorn, from where you will enjoy a fantastic view of Lake Wolfgang and the glacier regions. Along a panoramic path your way leads past a rushing waterfall and through forests to the Genneralm. There you will spend two days in a cozy alpine pasture surrounded by lush pastures and crowned by numerous peaks.

Hotel example: Posch´n Hütte

Today you have lots of possibilities: either you can have a chilled-out day at the Alm enjoying Alm life with the cows and seeing the cheese production. Or, you go on a walk to one of the other Alms around. Those brave ones might even climb up to a view point. In the evening you will have a pan of “Kasnockn” (a traditional cheesy dish) for dinner made from cheese made at the Alm.

Hotel example: Posch´n Hütte

Today’s walk will take you through an idyllic high valley with numerous small alms amidst the mountain sides. Grazing herds of cows line your way, which winds along the numerous ravines towards the expansive area around the Postalm. Here at the Postalm, you will enjoy two further nights at another traditional alm.

Hotel example: Huberhütte

If you feel like it, you can either take an easy walk on the alm path with flowers all around or you can go on a more adventurous walk and go up one of the small or larger peaks. There are enough possibilities for today! You should make sure that you visit the dairy maid at the Labenberghütte in order to see the cheese being made. A hearty stop obviously belongs to today. The Postalm chapel was built under the orders of Empress Sissi and is very worth seeing.

Hotel example: Huberhütte

At the end of the week, you can either go on another lovely walk down to Lake Wolfgang where you will be staying tonight or alternatively maybe you prefer to take the bus down and go to one of the attractions that your Salzkammergut Card will give you discounts or deals towards. Here you are spoilt for choice: you could take the boat across the lake, take the cog railway up the Schafberg, visit the great children’s play park “Abarena”, have fun in the “Dorf der Tiere” (animal village) or take a ride on a summer toboggan.

Hotel example: Hotel 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

You will set off from the shore of Lake Wolfgangsee and head up to your first alpine pasture and the wildlife enclosure Kleefeld. Here you can expect to see numerous wild animals like roes, deer or ibexes. If you’ve still got some energy left, you’ll also find a playground here. 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, your route takes you to the alpine pastures in the Osterhorn area. From St. Gilgen, the ‘Mozart village’, you'll float by cable car up to the Zwölferhorn, where you can enjoy a stunning view of Lake Wolfgangsee and the glacier regions. Following a panoramic path, your route leads you past a rushing waterfall and through forests to the Genneralm. There, you'll spend two nights in a cozy alpine cabin surrounded by lush pastures and crowned by numerous peaks.

Hotel example: Posch´n Hütte

Today, you have plenty of options: you can either spend a relaxing day at the alpine pasture and experience alpine life with the cows and the cheese-making process. Or you can go for a hike to one of the many alpine pastures around. Those brave ones might even climb up to a view point. The truly adventurous might even climb up to a viewpoint. In the evening, a pan of ‘Kasnockn’ (a traditional cheesy dish) made with homemade alpine cheese awaits you.

Hotel example: Posch´n Hütte

Today’s walk will take you through an idyllic high valley with numerous small alpine huts amidst the mountain sides. Herds of grazing cows line your path, as it winds its way past numerous gorges toward the heart of the Postalm area. Here, you will enjoy two further nights at another traditional alpine cabin.

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

To wrap up your hiking week, you can either go on another beautiful walk down to Lake Wolfgangsee and your stage destination, or explore one of the attractions using the Salzkammergut Card. In that case, take the bus to Lake Wolfgangsee. Here, you’ll be spoiled for choice: a boat ride across the lake, ride up the Schafberg on the cogwheel railway, a visit to the fantastic “Abarena” children’s amusement park, or a ride on the summer toboggan run are just a few of the many options available to you.

Hotel example: Hotel Aberseehof