Lake Walking in Austria’s Salzkammergut with Charm

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 journey by boat.

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.

Use your free time to explore the many places of interest in Bad Ischl. ‘Kaiservilla’ Emperor Franz Josef’s This day is at your free disposal and offers numerous opportunities to explore the city or simply to take a leisurely day off. Bad Ischl beckons with visits to the Imperial Villa, the Hotel Austria, where the engagement of Emperor Franz Josef and Elisabeth of Bavaria once took place, or a coffee break in the Café Zauner with delicious cakes and pastries or a visit to the warm brine swimming pools in the Salzkammergut thermal baths.

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

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.

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 to Gschwendt. Back to today’s stop-over by ship.

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?

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 journey by boat.

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.

This day is at your free disposal and offers numerous opportunities to explore the city or simply to take a leisurely day off. Bad Ischl beckons with visits to the Imperial Villa, the Hotel Austria, where the engagement of Emperor Franz Josef and Elisabeth of Bavaria once took place, or a coffee break in the Café Zauner with delicious cakes and pastries or a visit to the warm brine swimming pools in the Salzkammergut thermal baths.

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. By train to Hallstatt. If you want to walk a little higher, you can hike on the spectacular mountain trail of the ‘Eternal Wall’.

You’ll start today’s stage on the Soleweg. At Steeg, you’ll cross to the other side of the lake and continue along the eastern shore. The picturesque Ostuferweg path along Lake Hallstatt offers stunning views. This scenic lakeside path is mostly flat and runs right along the water. At first, you’ll walk along a quiet road through small villages. Later, you’ll follow narrow paths and cross impressive footbridges. Your destination is Hallstatt Train Station, from where you’ll take a boat to Hallstatt Market. As a highlight, take the Salzbergbahn (funicular) up to the Salzberg, where you can enjoy the unique view from the Rudolfsturm.

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. If you wish, you can also follow the lakeside path through the nature reserve Blinklingmoos and along the lake to Gschwendt. Take the boat to get back to your stage finish.