Walking holidays in Austria: The defining feature of the Salzkammergut has always been the visual drama
between the countless small and large lakes nestling in the abruptly rising
mountains of the Northern Alps. The newly established long distance trail links these hotspots in a never seen before, comprehensive way.
On 20 stages or 348km, plus several regional circuits, a new walking experience takes form. Discover this walking holidays in Austria walking through lush Alpine meadows, fairy-tale forests and invigorating waters in a cultural landscape of outstanding authenticity.
Bad Goisern (Google Map)
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The Salzkammergut is rich in culture and nature – and loved for its scenic diversity, which leads the hiker from comfortable to exhausting tracks. Hiking in the Salzkammergut is hiking straight out of a picture book. The region is rich in breathtaking panoramas, majestic mountains, clear fresh air, crystal blue lakes, alpine pastures and lush green pastures. Cows, sheep and horses graze in the pastures and look forward to your visit. Walk over the endless high pastures, reflect on the lonely hiking trails and refresh yourself in the rushing mountain streams before you stop in one of the well-managed alpine huts to reward you with one of the culinary highlights the Salzkammergut offers.
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Overnight stay in Bad Goisern
Ascent via Obermuth to the Goiserer lodge below the summit of Mount Kalmberg. Not far
from the lodge lies the “Kalmoos church”, a cave in which Protestants attended hidden
services during the time of counter reformation. In addition, its recommended to climb the
summit of Mount Kalmberg.
Overnight stay at Goiserer lodge.
Luggage transfer from Bad Goisern to Gosau where you spend the following night (overnight
backpack and sleeping bag for the night at the lodge have to be carried by yourself!)
Descent via Iglmoosalm to Gosau. From here you have several options. The S-Trail leads
via Zwieselam and Lake Gosausee through the whole Gosau valley.
Overnight stay in Gosau.
One of the major highlights in the Gosau valley is the ascent to
the Löckenmoos high moor. After taking in the unique
atmosphere of the Alpine moor, continue to Leutgeb hut and stop
for a traditional walker’s lunch with homemade products. Follow
the trail along the flanks of Mount Plassen to reach the famous
Hallstatt salt mines and the panorama platform “Welterbeblick”
Overnight stay in Hallstatt.
Take some time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage village Hallstatt before making your
way to the trail. Today’s walk will be short but sweet. Once you are ready take the ferry
across the lake to the eastern shore and follow the picturesque lakeside trail to Bad Goisern.
Overnight stay in Bad Goisern
Individual departure or additional nights
