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8 day Independent OR Escorted tour

The Austrian Salzkammergut Lakes district near Salzburg is one of the special treasures of Europe. The beauty and uniqueness was recognized by UNESCO with the region Hallstatt awarded World Heritage status. Many of these special gems only can be reached on foot – a treat for us on this wonderful walking tour.

We also have the option of travelling with a guide, or on our own pace independently.

Individual arrival in Abersee and check in at the hotel.

By boat to St. Wolfgang. Along the high walk to the Falkenstein wall – we enjoy the view of the lake. The idyllic Fürberg walk along the lake brings us to the Mozart village of St. Gilgen. Return transfer by boat.

Day 3: Schwarzensee - Strobl

By boat to St. Wolfgang. Walk along the Sattel (saddle) to Lake Schwarzensee, where Madame Lore of the lake hut waits to treat you with local specialities. Down into the valley via a gorge and around the Bürglstein mountain to the lake promenade in Strobl. Transfer by bus to the Emperors town of Bad Ischl.

Visit the Emperors villa, Café Zauner or the hotel Austria, where the engagement of Emperor Franz Josef and Elisabeth of Bavaria (the Sissi of the famous film …) took place.

Salt always has been an important raw material of the Salzkammergut. We hike along the promenade of the river Ischl on the brine-pipeline walk to the world cultural heritage site of Bad Goisern.

On the brine-pipeline walk to the Salzberg (salt mountain) in Hallstatt (old salt mine – since the Celtic times). The route is slightly uphill and offers beautiful views of the little town of Hallstatt and the marvellous mountain massive of the Dachstein (highest mountain in Upper Austria). By boat we cross the lake and return to Bad Goisern.

This morning we transfer by bus to Bad Ischl. Along the Elisabeth-walking path to the idyllic little Lake Nussensee and than along the river Ischl to Strobl. On the lake through the Blinkling moor to Abersee (beautiful views of St. Wolfgang, Schafberg and the lake).

Day 8: Departure day or extension of trip

After breakfast your tour comes to an end and you may begin your journey home. We would also be more than happy to extend your stay in Europe.

PRICE & DETAILS

Price & Schedule

INDENPENDENT TOUR

DEPARTURE DATES:

Everyday from late April to mid-October

- 7 overnights in 3*** country hotels, in a double room with private facilities

- Breakfast and dinner daily, plus snacks on hiking days

- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel

- Boat fares on the lakes Wolfgangsee and Hallstätter See as per programme

- Bus transfer Strobl - Bad Ischl, Bad Goisern and train fare Hallstatt - Bad Goisern

- Descent with the Salzberg cable car to Hallstatt

- Hiking rucksack and tour book - 1 per room

- Welcome meeting and information pack

- Emergency service helpline

Price & Schedule

ESCORTED TOUR

DEPARTURE DATES:

TBA 

- 7 overnights in 3*** country hotels, in a double room with private facilities

- Breakfast and dinner daily, plus snacks on walking days

- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel

- Boat fares on the lakes Wolfgangsee and Hallstätter See as per programme

- Bus transfer Strobl - Bad Ischl, Bad Goisern and train fare Hallstatt - Bad Goisern

- Descent with the Salzberg cable car to Hallstatt

- Hiking rucksack and tour book - 1 per room

- Welcome meeting and information pack

- Emergency service helpline

EASY: Relaxed walking on good walking trails. Daily distances of up to 5 hours and gentle hills only. We presume that you are in good health and have enough endurance for distances of up to 15 km.