Jump to content
Jump to footer
Book now
To the online version
Trail marking on the Gosaukamm with hiker and mountains in the background

Salzalpensteig – Hiking Trail 2, Golling – Bad Goisern

From the Tennengebirge to the world heritage region Salzkammergut

6 Days / 5 Nights
Mountain Hiking
124  kg
CO₂-Emissions get compensated
Trail marking on the Gosaukamm with hiker and mountains in the background

The “white gold” plays an important part in the history of Bavaria and Austria, more precisely the Salzkammergut and Salzburger Land. The Salzalpensteig, which traces the origins of salt production - in the truest sense of the word - is dedicated to this story. On this 6-day tour with Eurohike you will experience everything the Alps have to offer: panoramas “en másse”, hospitality and culinary delicacies, culture, nature and much more. Come with us - this tour will be unforgettable!

The first stage leads from Golling over the Pass Lueg to Abtenau, past alpine pastures, high mountain cliffs and a waterfall. After 23 km you will have earned a nice break. Try Kaiserschmarrn, Bauernkrapfen or apple strudel and indulge in dreamy Austrian dessert.

The way to the charming Annaberg leads over the Tennengebirge. Dachstein Glacier, Lake Gosausee and the “Steinerne Indianer” wait around Gosau and Bad Goisern. Lush alpine pastures and green forests give their visitors clear air, relaxation for body and mind and still an active holiday.

  • Mighty Tennengebirge: Rocky sections and incredibly beautiful panoramas - the Tennengebirge has it all. Climb the stony sections to feel the unique feeling of happiness at lofty heights!
  • Impressive Gosaukamm & Dachstein Mountains: The characteristic Gosaukamm forms the border between the federal states of Upper Austria and Salzburg. Hiking in the lofty heights is challenging here, but very well developed. But the views from below are also rewarding.
  • Magnificent mountain hikes on old salt paths: Evidence of salt mining in the Salzkammergut has been found as early as 2000 BC. Over time, an extraordinary trading network developed, which took the “white gold” in all directions. The walks in this area often lead along these ancient trade routes.
  •  Salzkammergut Lakes & World Heritage Hallstatt-Dachstein: The charming Hallstatt, the oldest salt mine in the world and the crystal-clear lakes in the area make this region one of the most extraordinary in Austria. Combine your holiday with a longer stay at one of the beautiful lakes of the Salzkammergut around Attersee, Mondsee and the likes, try a new water sport and enjoy pure bathing pleasure.

Some of the stages lead up high, and fascinating views await along the good high-altitude trails. This requires a firm grip, surefootedness and you should be free from giddiness. Due to the different stage lengths between eleven and 23 km, there are plenty of opportunities for breaks. Some sections are covered by cable car, the tickets are included when travelling with Eurohike.

Itinerary at a glance

On the Salzalpensteig trail, you'll hike in the footsteps of the "white gold," for example when you visit the oldest salt mine in the world. The stages in the Tennengebirge and on the Gosaukamm are challenging, from which you can recover at the clear lakes.

Hotel example: Golingen

You walk along the river Salzach to the confluence of Salzach and Lammer and then along the Lammer riverbank path to Pass Lueg. Walk through the fascinating ‚Lammeröfen’ up to the top of the pass and then descend through the forest to the river Lammer near Scheffau. Along the Mühlenweg path (waterfalls) into the rural meadow below the towering rockfaces of the Tennengebirge.

Hotel example: Goldener Stern

From Abtenau cable-car ascent to the summit station of the Karkogel. Walk across lush alpine meadows and along the path until you reach ‚Gsengalm’, a typical alp with genuine farm produce and quaint chalet atmosphere. An ascent follows via the Gsenghöhe directly below the peaks of the Tennengebirge. Then descend along fields of mountain pines and later across alpine pastures with incredible views onto the Tennengebirge and the Gosau mountain crest, before you reach the idyllic mountain village Annaberg.

Hotel example: Sporthotel Dachstein West

Via the stair-path to the memorial of the ‚Holy Mother Ann’ and downhill along forest paths, then an ascent via alpine pastures to the Stuhlalm. The route continues below the mighty rockfaces of the Gosau mountain crest along the Austria-path to Törleck with the Gablonzer hut and view onto Lake Gosausee, Donnerkogel and the Dachstein-Glacier. Break and cable-car ride to lake Gosausee.

Hotel example: COOEE

From Gosau the route leads you along forest paths via the Iglmoos alp to the Goiserer Alpine Club Hut, located onto of a mountain ridge with fascinating views onto the Goiserer valley and Lake Hallstätter See.  You have the option of  a summit ascent to the Hochkalmberg with its rock formation called ‚Steinerner Indianer’ (‚stoney Indian’). Descent through the Kesselgraben and along the river Schüttbach down to Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstätter See.

Hotel example: Goisererhof

Day
06
Departure or extension

Difficulty level

Mountain Hiking

Scenic and well-maintained hiking trails, several longer ascents require a good basic fitness level and in parts surefootedness. If you like alpine pastures, great views and hights, you will feel right at home and enjoy this tour very much. Be enchanted by the high-altitude paths and the views onto a glorious alpine world!

Prices & Dates

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

Prices per person in EUR

Sustainably on the go

Offsetting your carbon footprint

124 kg
CO₂-Emissions get compensated
The total value of all emissions per travel and per person is carefully tracked using the CO2 calculator 'Carmacal,' which was specifically developed for tour operators. The individual components that make up this value are shown in the diagram. The overall impact is contributed to by accommodations, luggage transport, on-site catering, and activities, and it is fully offset through our climate protection projects.
Accommodation (66%)
Catering (19%)
Transport (10%)
Activities (5%)
100%

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast included
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Cable car ascent Karkogel (approx. mid June – mid September, out of season hike takes approx. 2 hours)
  • 1 Cable car descent Gosaukamm
  • Train rides, according to itinerary
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Half-board: evening meal (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Train journey to Golling.
  • Munich or Salzburg airport.
  • Parking: Public parking spaces near the hotel, cost approx. EUR 40 to EUR 80 per week, no reservation in advance.
  • Return journey from Bad Goisern to Golling by train/bus, duration approx. 3 hours (2x change of trains).

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Special dates on request
  • 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 in beautiful 3*** hotels and country hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Cable car ascent Karkogel (approx. mid July – mid September, out of season hike approx. 2 hours)
  • 1 Cable car descent Gosaukamm
  • Train rides, according to itinerary
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Half-board: evening meal (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
  • Return transfer by minibus every Saturday and Sunday (min. 2 persons), costs approx. EUR 119 per person, EUR 39 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Train journey to Golling.
  • Munich or Salzburg airport.
  • Parking: Public parking spaces in Golling at the train station.
  • Return journey from Bad Goisern to Golling by train/bus, duration approx. 3 hours (2x change of trains).

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • 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.

Sabrina Huber

"We look forward to making your holiday dreams come true"

Sabrina Huber
Travel Specialist
One call to vacation bliss
Monday - Thursday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Friday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Call now
One click to vacation bliss
 
I am looking forward to your message!
Contact form

5 out of 5 stars

5 ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Load more

Other tours that might interest you

from
€729
Book now Book
You now receive special conditions when you book a trip.