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View of Lake Wolfgang with flower meadow and St. Gilgen in the foreground and the mountain panorama in the background

Lake Walking in Austria’s Salzkammergut

White horse inn, imperial summer residence and UNESCO heritage

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8 Days / 7 Nights
Moderate Walking
View of Lake Wolfgang with flower meadow and St. Gilgen in the foreground and the mountain panorama in the background

Picturesque villages with idyllic lakes engulfed by breathtaking mountains - the Salzkammergut seems as though it has been plucked straight from the pages of a picture book. On this walking tour you will learn about Austrian history and culture in its most beautiful form. Did you know the small town of Hallstatt was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status? Embark on a journey through the Salzkammergut, which could not be more varied.

Note: This tour is also available as a family tour.

Hiking along the Seeufer-path in Hallstatt
Hiking rest with hut snack
Hikers on Lake Hallstatt
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Explore the most beautiful villages on the glistening Wolfgangsee: St. Wolfgang, St. Gilgen and Strobl. Later, the trail takes you to Bad Ischl and Bad Goisern before you finally arrive in the historic Hallstatt. Lake Hallstatt also invites you to cool off in its crystal-clear water on warm summer days.

  • Swim in crystal clear water: The Wolfgangsee and Lake Hallstatt are two of the most enchanting waters in the entire Salzkammergut. Take a dip in the cool water…
  • Take the Schafbergbahn to a panoramic view: Experience the lake-scattered landscape from above. From the Schafberg, the view is second to none.
  • Visit the Imperial Villa and the Hotel Austria: Where Emperor Franz Josef and Elisabeth of Bavaria (beloved Austrian royalty in the 1800s) got engaged.
  • Salt mine of Hallstatt: Immerse yourself in the history of salt mining and take part in an exciting tour of the salt mine.

The eight- or five –day journey begins in the stylish village of St. Wolfgang. From the picturesque square the nostalgic Schafbergbahn funicular takes you to the summit, where you can enjoy incredible views. You walk along the charming lakeshore to St. Gilgen. You can also take a boat trip during this hiking tour! At Schwarzensee you can enjoy regional delicacies before heading to the lake promenade in Strobl am Wolfgangsee. On the penultimate day, you will hike through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hallstatt.

Tip: Get the perfect view of the captivating environment from the Rudolfsturm! On this leisurely hike you will travel between three and five and a half hours, making it ideal for casual hikers. 

Hiking along the Seeufer-path in Hallstatt
Hiking rest with hut snack
Hikers on Lake Hallstatt

Itinerary at a glance

The Salzkammergut invites you to explore the picturesque mountain and lake landscape. The World Heritage region Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut with Bad-Ischl, Hallstatt and St. Wolfgang combines beauty, culture and culinary delights.

Hotel example: Seehotel Huber

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.

Hotel example: Seehotel Huber

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.

Hotel example: Goldenes Schiff

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.

Hotel example: Goldenes Schiff

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. If you want to walk a little higher, you can hike on the spectacular mountain trail of the “Eternal Wall”.

Hotel example: Goisererhof

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.

Hotel example: Goisererhof

By train to Bad Ischl. Along the romantic Sissi-Path you walk to the tiny lake Nussensee then along river Ischl back to lake Wolfgangsee. Through the nature reserve Blinklingmoos along the lake back to today’s stop-over.

Hotel example: Seehotel Huber

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Route information

Moderate Walking

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 for families.

Prices & Dates

Category: lovely 3***-hotels and country hotels

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • 1 Boat ride Wolfgangsee
  • Ferry fare Wolfgangsee, Hallstättersee
  • 1 Valley cable car fare Salzbergbahn Hallstatt
  • Train ride 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 extras

  • Transfers from/to airport/station Salzburg upon request.

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 airport.
  • Parking: mostly free hotel car park available, partly public car park, approx. EUR 30 per week. No reservation required.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Bus ride Strobl – Bad Ischl, approx. EUR 4 per person are not included
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • 1 Boat ride Wolfgangsee
  • Ferry fare Wolfgangsee, Hallstättersee
  • 1 Valley cable car fare Salzbergbahn Hallstatt
  • 1 Train ride from Hallstatt to Bad Goisern
  • 1 Train ride 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, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Transfers from/to airport/station Salzburg upon request.

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).
  • Salzburg or Munich airport.
  • Parking: mostly free hotel car park available, partly public car park, approx. EUR 30 per week, no reservation required.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Bus ride Strobl – Bad Ischl, approx. EUR 4 per person are not included
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Helene Edtmeier

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