8 days tour

Austrian Lakes Walk

Austrian Lakes Walk

This tour includes:

Transport

Luggage transfer, maximum two pieces per person of max 25kg per piece, supplement applies for excess

Others

Information pack including route notes & hiking map per room booked, GPS Tracks available on request Hiking bus to the gorge Burggraben on the standard trip Ferry trip on Wolfgangsee: from Abersee to St Wolfgang on the standard trip, from Strobl to St Wolfgang on the upgrade option 4* upgrade option additional inclusions: - Ferry on Lake Hallstattersee (Hallstatt market to Hallstatt train station) - Train ticket Hallstatt to Bad Aussee Emergency hotline (7 days, 9am to 7pm)

Accommodation

7 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels and inns (4* in Bad Ischl) on a twin share basis - upgrade option to 4 star hotels, supplement applies (note: itinerary & inclusions are slightly different) On the standard trip you will be accommodated in atmospheric mountain style hotels/inns which are 3 star with a range of facilities. The hotels are not always in the centre of towns and may be a few kms away in picturesque, quiet locations. Wifi is usually available but often only in the common areas. The accommodation in Bad Ischl for standard and the upgrade option is 4 star. An upgrade option is available for 4 star hotels which are generally centrally located. In Austria a twin room is not always associated with having two beds! Quite often a twin bed has one or two mattresses positioned together with two separate duvets. Sometimes there might be two beds positioned together, but they cannot be separated because of constraints of the room. Please accept our apologies for this, but having looked at a lot of rooms many of the hotels do not generally have two separated beds!

Meals

7 breakfasts โ€“ continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, meats, cheeses, coffee, tea and juices

Not included:

Guide

Self Guided Tour.

Flights

Insurance

Others

Travel to and from Bad Ischl Meals not listed as included, drinks Travel insurance Tour guide โ€“ this is a self guided walking trip A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room Entrance fees and cable cars Transfers โ€“ optional trips on bus/ferry/train to shorten hikes Excess luggage Items of a personal nature Daypack, wet weather gear, good walking boots / shoes, water bottle and sun protection. A comprehensive gear list is included in the pre-departure information provided on booking. Our partners provide an optional pick up service from Vienna, Salzburg and Munich. Please ask your travel consultant for details.

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Itinerary of your trip Austrian Lakes Walk

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Bad Ischl
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Bad Ischl

      On arrival in Bad Ischl make your way to the hotel. Ischl became a holiday home of European standing from the middle of the 19th century when Emperor Franz Joseph started spending time at his summer residence here. Bad Ischl, a health resort since 1906, is located in the heart of the Salzkammergut and is the starting point for this extraordinarily varied hike. You can visit the spacious thermal bath or visit the famous Cafรฉ Zauner.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Walk Via Pfandl And Russbach To Schwarzensee And On To Attersee (7-8Hrs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Walk Via Pfandl And Russbach To Schwarzensee And On To Attersee (7-8Hrs)

      From Bad Ischl you will walk to Kalvarienberg church and along the โ€™Elisabeth Forest trailโ€™, named for Empress Elisabeth of Austriaโ€™s (Sisiโ€™s) former riding paths. Continue via Pfandl, where salt was already boiled in the 12th century. The trail leads via Russbach to Schwarzensee and through meadows to Burgau at Lake Attersee. Following the lakeside path, arrive at your hotel in Weissenbach or Steinbach. Note: At times 3km of the morningโ€™s trail must be by bus as the trail can be affected if there is heavy rain or storms. In this instance a bus ticket is included. Walking: 24km/14.9.mi, ascent/descent 584m/1916ft The walk can be shortened by taking a bus from Bad Ischl to Russbach or Pfandl to Russbach (walk 12km less)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Walk To St Gilgen And On To Abersee (7-8Hrs) - Options To Shorten
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Walk To St Gilgen And On To Abersee (7-8Hrs) - Options To Shorten

      This morning you take the hiking bus to the entrance of Burggraben gorge (included) to start your walk. Over the alpine pasture โ€˜Eisenauโ€™, the highest point of todayโ€™s walk, a path winds along the heights of the Mondsee with various wayside crosses, which encourage you to pause. From Scharfling you walk past the Krottensee down to St Gilgen at Lake Wolfgang. Overnight here or further along the lake at the small town of Abersee (you can walk along the promenade or take the bus from St Gilgen to Abersee). Walking: 23km/14.5mi or 16.6km/10.3mi, ascent 700m/2296ft, descent 650m/2132ft

  • Day 4 Day 4: Boat Trip On Lake Wolfgangsee Or Alpine Plateau Walk, Overnight Strobl (2-3Hrs Or 10Hrs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Boat Trip On Lake Wolfgangsee Or Alpine Plateau Walk, Overnight Strobl (2-3Hrs Or 10Hrs)

      A change of pace this morning as your day begins with a boat trip on Lake Wolfgangsee, the most famous lake of the Salzkammergut region, to St Wolfgang. Here you can visit the church or take the cogwheel train to the summit of Schafberg (1782m) for magnificent panoramic views of the region*. Back in St Wolfgang follow the lakeside path to Berau. Itโ€™s a wonderful panoramic path, which runs directly along the water and leads you around the Bรผrglstein (Bรผrgl Panoramic Walk) to Strobl. Named after a family of merchants, Strobl was a centre for pilgrims and carters in the 17th century. Continue to Weissenbach for overnight. Alternatively, a hike to the Postalm is recommended. The largest alpine plateau in Austria, it extends in the south of Lake Wolfgang at an altitude between 1000 and 2000m and is known as a beautiful hiking area. *the cogwheel train is open from late April to late October (subject to change) and may also be closed due to inclement weather. Walking: 7.5km/4.6mi, ascent 164m/538ft, descent 141m/463ft or 24,5 km, ascent 1243m/4078ft, descent 1216m/3989ft

  • Day 5 Day 5: Walk The Bear Trail To Bad Goisern (8Hrs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Walk The Bear Trail To Bad Goisern (8Hrs)

      The path from Weissenbach to Bad Goisern, the so-called Bear trail (Bรคrenpfad), leads into a rather primeval landscape formed by the water. Gorges, deep ponds and gurgling streams characterise the path. Walking past the โ€˜Kammersbachโ€™ hut you will climb up to the Bรคrenpfadsattel. Halfway down, you may be interested in the โ€˜Chorinsky Klauseโ€™, an industrial monument (a lock) built at the beginning of the 19th century to move logged timber downstream for milling. Continue to Bad Goisern and your accommodation. Walking: 21km/13.4mi, ascent 895m/2936ft, descent 977m/3205ft Note: if you would like to avoid todayโ€™s steep descent, you can take a bus to Bad Ischl and walk an alternate route to Bad Goisern (10km/6mi)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Walk To Hallstatt (5Hrs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Walk To Hallstatt (5Hrs)

      On your way to Lake Hallstatt you will cross the river Traun several times. It is the lifeline of the Salzkammergut and rises in the Totes Gebirge in Styria. The next section on the eastern shore of Lake Hallstatt is unobstructed. Itโ€™s a spectacular route with fabulous views of the Dachstein mountains. Hanging bridges give the impression of walking above the water. Continue to Obertraun and spend the night in Hallstatt. The almost perfect ensemble of narrow streets, historical houses, lake panorama and the cultural heritage from the Hallstatt era make this place world-famous. Walking: 19km/12mi, ascent 127m/416ft, descent 102m/334ft You can shorten todayโ€™s walk by approx 8km/5mi by taking the ferry from Hallstatt train station to Hallstatt town (payable locally).

  • Day 7 Day 7: Walk To Bad Aussee Via The Koppen Valley (5-6Hrs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Walk To Bad Aussee Via The Koppen Valley (5-6Hrs)

      Todayโ€™s walk takes you to the lovely town of Bad Aussee. From Hallstatt return to Obertraun, where the Koppentraun flows into Lake Hallstatt then enter the romantic Koppen valley. A number of well-signposted adventure stations can be found along the way, with special attractions being the water-bearing Koppenbrรผller stalactite cave, an old railway tunnel, the huge avalanche channels descending from the Hohe Sarstein (1975m) and the suspension bridge over the wild Koppentraun. In Sarstein, the gorge opens up again and Bad Aussee comes into sight. Surrounded by a lake, mountains, and woods, Bad Aussee is an old market town in the โ€œgreen heartโ€ of the Salzkammergut. Walking: 17km/12.4mi, ascent 414m/1358ft, descent 277m/909ft You can shorten the route by taking a ferry to the other side of the lake (Hallstatt stop) (10mins, approx EUR4), then walk to Bad Aussee, or shorten the walk further by taking the train between Hallstatt Stop and Bad Aussee (25mins, approx. EUR10).

  • Day 8 Day 8: Walk To Bad Goisern, Train Or Bus To Bad Ischl (6-7Hrs), Trip Concludes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Walk To Bad Goisern, Train Or Bus To Bad Ischl (6-7Hrs), Trip Concludes

      From Bad Aussee in Styria you hike on the old salt path. Here is the last place in Austria where salt is still mined as rock salt. Worth seeing is the Alpine Garden, where about 2000 species of alpine plants as well as plant rarities from all over the world thrive. In themed gardens, medicinal plants, aromatic herbs and much more are presented. The lookout tower of the Pflindsberg ruins from 1250 AD offers a fantastic view. The theme trail now merges into the so-called Rรถmerweg; thus, the beginnings of the settlement Michelhallberg, which you cross, are documented from Roman times. On arrival in Bad Goisern you have returned to the province of Upper Austria. To return to the starting point of your trip you will take public transport to Bad Ischl (payable locally). Your luggage will be available for collection or if have booked an extra night with us, it will be delivered to the hotel. Walking 19km/12 mi, ascent 500m/1640ft, descent 660m/2165ft *trip concludes on arrival in Bad Ischl. If youโ€™d like to stay an extra night please ask for our rates.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 2 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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