Ragged peaks tower beside lovely, forest-covered hills, both hiding idyllic mountain lakes. Pause for a moment and take in the breathtaking scenery and unspoiled nature.Our trekking route crosses the Austrian Salzkammergut from west to east.Along the way, you’ll pass some of the region’s most beautiful lakes, including Lake Wolfgangsee,Lake Mondsee and Lake Fuschlsee.You’ll also visit some of the Salzkammergut’s most iconic landmarks:the famous White Horse Inn in St. Wolfgang,the imperial summer residence in Bad Ischl, and Hallstatt – often called “the most beautiful lakeside town in the world” – are unforgettable highlights of your hike.A special excursion leads into the enchanting Ausseerland,a hidden gem of the Salzkammergut,where time seems to slow down and tradition remains beautifully preserved.
Highlights:
White Horse Inn – the most photographed hotel in Austria
Kaiservilla – Empress Sisi’s former summer residence
Hallstatt – the famous village on the lake
Ausseerland – where dramatic mountain tops hide away crystal-clear lakes
This is a dog friendly tour - When booking, simply let us know the breed and size of your dog. Possible additional costs are payable locally on site.
Itinerary:
Day 1.Arrival
lIndividual journey to Fuschl am See.
Day 2.Fuschl - Lake Mondsee
Step by step, you climb to the Wartenfels ruins,where beautiful views of Lakes Mondsee and Irrsee await. If you wish, you can also hike up to the Schober peak.From there, you’ll enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the lakes and mountains of the Salzkammergut region.B/-/-
Walking time: approx. 4 hrs-5.5 hrs,10 km, uphill/downhill: 350 m/550 m
Day 3.Lake Mondsee - Lake Attersee - Lake Wolfgangsee
In the morning, you take a bus to Unterach on Lake Attersee.From there,you follow a scenic lakeside trail and hike through the Burggrabenklamm gorge up to the alpine pastures and the idyllic Lake Schwarzensee.Be sure to stop for some homemade pastries at Lore’s cabin by the lake.The route then continues downhill to Lake Wolfgangsee.B/-/-
Walking time: approx.5 hrs,15 km, uphill/downhill: 400 m/350 m
Day 4.Wolfgangsee – Ausseerland
Take the bus to the starting point of the hike in Bad Ischl.Follow the historic brine pipeline trail into the Rettenbach Valley and continue uphill to the Blaa Alm alpine pasture,located at the foot of the Loser massif,as you enter the Ausseerland region.B/-/-
Walking time: approx. 5.5 hrs, 19 km, uphill/downhill: 450m/200 m
Day 5.Ausseerland - Hallstatt
The path follows the banks of the Traun River to the traditional summer holiday resort of Bad Aussee, then continues through the wild and idyllic Koppental Valley, where you can visit the Koppenbrüller Caves.Take a boat to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hallstatt,known for its many sights.B/-/-
Walking time: approx. 5.5 hrs, 19 km, uphill/downhill: 200 m/400 m
Day 6.Hallstatt - Gosau
Take the cable car up the Salzberg,where the famous Skywalk viewing platform offers breathtaking views.Pass the salt mine and continue up to the alpine pastures.The trail continues across the plateau to Löckermoos.The Bibelschmugglerweg (Bible Smuggler's Trail) leads you down to Lake Gosau,where the mighty Dachstein Glacier is beautifully reflected in the water.It’s worth stopping for a bite to eat on the lakeshore before taking the bus into the Gosau Valley.B/-/-
Walking time: approx. 5.5 hrs-6 hrs, 22 km, uphill/downhill: 900 m/750 m
Day 7.Gosau – Fuschl am See
From Gosau, the route leads along forest paths via the Iglmoos Alm to the Goiserer Alpine Club Hut, located on a mountain ridge with fascinating views over the Goiserer Valley and Lake Hallstatt.You have the option to make a summit ascent to the Hochkalmberg, known for its unique rock formation called the Steinerner Indianer (“Stone Indian”).The descent takes you through the Kesselgraben gorge and along the Schüttbach River down to Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt. From there,you take the bus to Fuschl am See.B/-/-
Walking time: approx. 5 hrs - 6 hrs, 15 km, uphill/downhill: 860 m/990 m
Day 8. Departure
Individual journey home or extra days.
How to get there:Arrival by train to Salzburg and by bus in approx 40 minutes to Fuschl am See.or arrival by train to Bad Ischl and in approx. 1 hour to Fuschl and a few minutes' walk to the hotel,Salzburg or Munich airport
Price Includes: Accommodation in beautiful 3***-hotels and country hotels for 7 overnights
Breakfast included in the price
Luggage transfer
Boat trip on Lake Wolfgangsee and Lake Hallstatt,1 Mountain cable car fare Salzbergbahn Hallstatt
Welcome briefing
Digital travel documents incl. navigation app,GPS-data,route book
Service hotline
Not Included: Flight tickets
Printed route book per room EUR 20
Transfer from/to airport/station Salzburg upon request
Drinks and meals not mentioned
entrance fees
insurance
local tourist tax if required
personal expenses
Extra Services: Tourist tax if due iis not included in the price
Bus rides Mondsee – Unterach
Lake Wolfgangsee - Bad Ischl,Lake Gosausee – Gosau
Bad Goisern – Fuschl approx EUR 22 per person
