Trek Salzalpensteig trekking path from Bavaria to Upper Austria
On this hiking tour from Bavaria to Upper Austria, you literally hike the trail of salt! The regions in and around the Salzkammergut were built on this white gold. On the hiking tour you can expect to see breathtaking mountain ranges, lush green forests and meadows, as well as crystal-clear lakes. Anyone who has always wanted to know how salt was mined in the past will certainly get their money’s worth on this tour.
You will travel on well-marked hiking trails from the beautiful Königssee in Bavaria, through the Tennengebirge mountains, over the Dachstein region to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hallstatt. After a scenic boat trip to the legendary pilgrimage chapel of St. Bartholomä, the salt mines in Dürrnberg and Hallstatt are next on the agenda. Special panoramic views will be your constant companion on this trip!
Start your eight-day hiking holiday in Schönau am Königssee in the Berchtesgadener Land. From there you hike to Bad Dürrnberg, Hallein and Golling. Along the Salzach the paths then lead through the breathtaking Lammeröfen on the Pass Lueg. Finally you arrive in Scheffau, where you can see the Tennengebirge up close. Other idyllic places on the tour plan are Annaberg, Abtenau, Gosau with the Lake Gosausee and Bad Goisern. On the penultimate day of the mountain hiking tour, you can stroll through the world-famous town of Hallstatt. Then let the evening end comfortably before heading home the next day. The trails are good, but require a good basic fitness on some climbs.
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Salzalpensteig Trek Part 2 Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival to lake Königssee/Berchtesgaden
Settle in into your accommodation at Maishofen to start your journey.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Königssee/Berchtesgaden
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Königssee/Berchtesgaden to Golling
Via Maishofen´s ridgeway you walk to mountain guesthouse Mitterberghof, where the comfortable sun terrace is inviting for a break. Enjoy the wonderful panorama view onto the surrounding mountains. Your way leads you downhill to Thumersbach past the Hubertus chapel and on along lake Zell, where a visit to the lido attracts. Via Mayerhofen and the Steinberg mountail you return to the palace Kammer.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Golling
Distance: 5 to 6 hours, 21 km distance, 650 m ascent, 810 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Golling – Abtenau
By bus from the centre of Maishofen to ‘Sportregion Saalbach’. From Hinterglemm Mitterlengau a beautiful hike leads into the end of the valley. About the Forsthof alp leads the circular route to Saal alp and continue to Lindling alp, via a suspension bridge to the Baumwipfelweg. Return journey by bus to Maishofen.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Abtenau
Distance: 4 to 6 hours, 23 km distance, 720 m ascent, 460 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Abtenau – Annaberg
Journey by bus to Zell am See, your goal is the mountain railway Schmittenbahn. By enclosure you reach the peak of mountain Schmittenhöhe on 1.965m. Enjoy the unique view onto lake Zell as well as an impressing panorama view onto numerous 3.000m peaks. After the visit of Elisabeth chapel you walk down into the valley, first you reach mountain Sonnkogel, then Sonn alp and finally Zell am See. Take your time for a stroll through the city. You return by bus to Maishofen.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Annaberg
Distance: 5 hours, 11 km distance, 510 m ascent, 880 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Annaberg – Gosau
Directly from Kammer palace you enter your ‘royal stage’ onto mountain Schwalbenwand, Maishofen´s local mountain (2,011m). Along varied trails you first walk to the peak in Maishofen, and a little later you can also reach the plateau of mountain Schwalbenwand if you want. It is well worth the effort and you will be rewarded with a unique panoramic view onto the snow-covered peaks of Hohe Tauern, the Steinerne Meer and the local grassy mountains. You return via Kammeregg alp where you recharge your batteries with a glass of cider and a bacon sandwich.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Gosau
Distance: 5 hours, 13 km distance, 990 m ascent, 340 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Gosau – Bad Goisern
A leisurely tour at the end of your hiking week in Maishofen. Follow the young Saalach to Ratzenstein-Höhe on the Stammgäste-Weg. A forested mountain range continues to Neunbrunnen and down to the idyllic Waldsee, on whose banks it is worth resting. Back you hike comfortably across the fields and meadows to Schloss Kammer.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bad Goisern
Distance: 5 to 6 hours, 15 km distance, 860 m ascent, 990 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Circular Walk Hallstatt
A leisurely tour at the end of your hiking week in Maishofen. Follow the young Saalach to Ratzenstein-Höhe on the Stammgäste-Weg. A forested mountain range continues to Neunbrunnen and down to the idyllic Waldsee, on whose banks it is worth resting. Back you hike comfortably across the fields and meadows to Schloss Kammer.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Hallstatt
Distance: 4.5 hours, 13 km distance, 540 m ascent, 520 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Departure or extension
Depart after breakfast.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Salzalpensteig Trek Part 2 Tour Price and Dates
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of rooms that you need.
2025 Departures:
The departures are available every Saturday and Sunday, from March 24th to September 28th, 2024.
- Single room: from $1,225 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $1,025 USD*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates. The prices listed are per person.
Book NowAccommodation on Salzalpensteig Trek Part 2 Tour
This tour is based in one hotel. Hotels on this trip is 3-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel Brandtnerhof in Königssee/Berchtesgaden
Enjoy your stay in a typical inn in the alpine region of Germany.
Hotel Golingen in Golling
Holiday delight in Hotel Golingen! Our comfortable, family-run hotel in the heart of Golling, 25 km south of Salzburg, is the ideal vacation base for your outdoor adventures and cultural activities.
Hotel Goldener Stern in Abtenau ★★★★
Charming and cosy, this hotel is a typical alpine hotel, made with beautiful décor and surrounded by beautiful views.
Hotel Sporthotel Dachstein West in Annaberg
Cozy hotel, tucked away in a small town of Annaberg, is a great choice for your stay, whether you’re travelling alone or with a family.
Hotel Cooee Alpin in Gosau
This well-rated hotel offers beautiful views of the surrounding Salzkammergut mountains, as well as great food and friendly hosts.
Hotel Goisererhof in Bad Goisern ★★★
Enjoy cozy rooms, good proximity to the town center and great food.
What’s Included in the Salzalpensteig Trek Part 2 Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included, however, you can upgrade to Half Board (add dinners) for an extra charge.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes luggage transfers, however, you will mostly be walking from location to location yourself. The itinerary also includes these transfers:
- 1 cable car ascent Karkogel (approx. mid June – mid September, out of season extra hike which takes approx. 2 hours)
- 1 cable car descent Gosaukamm
- 1 cable car descent Salzbergbahn Hallstatt
- 1 boat ride on Lake Hallstättersee
- Train rides, according to itinerary
Also Included
- Welcome briefing incl. welcome drink (German, English)
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- Service-Hotline
Not included
- Flights and transfers to and from the trailhead
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Transfers to and from the trailhead
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- Return transfer by minibus to Königssee/Berchtesgaden
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