Lake Walking in the Salzkammergut, Austria 5 Day Break

Day 1: Individual journey to lake Wolfgangsee.

Hotel example: Aberseehof

Day 2: .  From Wolfgangsee along the Saddle trail to Bad Ischl.  

Walk from St. Wolfgang to Lake Schwarzensee along Saddle walk. It’s worth taking a break at the Lore lake cabin for its delicious homemade snacks. Then it's on to Via Wirer Gorge into the valley and around Bürglstein to the lake promenade in Strobl.  Then hop onto a coach to the old Imperial summer residence Bad Ischl. 

Hotel example: Goldenes Schiff

Details: approx. 4.5 hours - 7.5 miles (12 km) ↑300m (984ft) ↓300m (984ft).

Day 3:Bad Ischl to Bad Goisern.  

Salt has always been an important source of income in the Salzkammergut area. The oldest brine pipeline in the world runs from Hallstatt’s salt mine to the salt works in Bad Ischl. Walk along the promenade into Kaltenbachau, a site of Imperial entertainment such as horse racing and delightful picnics. Continue along the brine pipeline trail to Bad Goisern and the gateway to UNESCO heritage Hallstatt. If you would like to walk a little higher, you can hike on the spectacular mountain trail of the “Eternal Wall”.

Hotel example: Pension Maria Theresia

Details: approx. 3 to 5 hours - 7 miles (11 km) - ↑50m (164ft) ↓50m (164ft).

Day 4: Walk from Bad Goisern to Wolfgangsee.  

Today starts with a train journey to Bad Ischl and then a walk to the tiny lake Nussensee along the romantic Sissi-Path before following River Ischl back to Lake Wolfgangsee. Continue beside the Lake through the Blinklingmoos nature reserve back to today’s stop-over.  

Hotel example: Aberseehof

Details: approx. 5.5 hours - 11 miles (18 km) ↑300 m (984ft) ↓200 m (656ft).

 Day 5: Individual departure or extra days

Clothing and Accessories - Bring good quality walking boots/shoes, waterproof clothing, a Day pack and Water bottle. 

Bringing Your Dog- On this particular walking tour you have the option of bringing your 'four-legged friend'. When booking, simply let us know the breed and size of your dog. There are possible additional costs which are payable locally.

Getting to the start of the tour

By Rail/Bus – 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.

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

By Air – There are a number of flights available to Salzburg Airport then bus to Wolfgangsee.

For more information on getting to Austria please visit the Austrian Travel website.