Walk among the beautiful lakes in Styria region in Austria.
Picturesque villages with idyllic lakes engulfed by breathtaking mountains - the Salzkammergut seems as though it has been plucked straight from the pages of a picture book.
On this walking tour you will learn about Austrian history and culture in its most beautiful form. Did you know the small town of Hallstatt was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status? Embark on a journey through the Salzkammergut, which could not be more varied.
Explore the most beautiful villages on the glistening Wolfgangsee: St. Wolfgang, St. Gilgen and Strobl. Later, the trail takes you to Bad Ischl and Bad Goisern before you finally arrive in the historic Hallstatt. Lake Hallstatt also invites you to cool off in its crystal-clear water on warm summer days.
The eight–day journey begins in the stylish village of St. Wolfgang. From the picturesque square the nostalgic Schafbergbahn funicular takes you to the summit, where you can enjoy incredible views. You walk along the charming lakeshore to St. Gilgen. You can also take a boat trip during this hiking tour! At Schwarzensee you can enjoy regional delicacies before heading to the lake promenade in Strobl am Wolfgangsee. On the penultimate day, you will hike through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hallstatt.
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Salzkammergut Lakes Easy Walking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival at Lake Wolfgangsee
Arrive to Wolfgangsee, from where you journey will begin.
Overnight Location: Hotel at Wolfgangsee
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Round trip St. Wolfgang & St. Gilgen
Take the boat to St. Wolfgang. On your walk along a walking trail to Falkenstein rock wall you enjoy beautiful views of the lake. An idyllic path along the lake takes you into Mozart village St. Gilgen. Return by boat.
Overnight Location: Hotel at Wolfgangsee
Distance: 3.5 hours, 10km, 250m of ascent, 250m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Wolfgangsee to Bad Ischl
From St. Wolfgang on Saddle walk to Lake Schwarzensee. Here the lake cabin of Lore is worth a stop for the delicious homemade snacks. Via Wirer gorge into the valley and around Bürglstein to the lake promenade of Strobl. By coach into the ancient Imperial summer residence Bad Ischl.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bad Ischl
Distance: 4.5 hours, 12km, 300m of ascent, 300m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Day off in Bad Ischl
Use your free time to explore the many places of interest in Bad Ischl. ‘Kaiservilla’ Emperor Franz Josef’s summer residence, Café Zauner with famous delicacies or a visit to the Salzkammergut thermal spa.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bad Ischl
Distance: 1.5 hours, 13km, 800m, 750m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 5 Bad Ischl to Bad Goisern
Salt always has been an important source of income in Salzkammergut. The oldest brine pipeline of the world leads from Hallstatt’s salt mine to the salt works in Bad Ischl. Walk along the promenade into Kaltenbachau, a site of Imperial pleasures as horse races, picnics and rendezvous. On brine pipeline trail to Bad Goisern, the gateway to UNESCO heritage Hallstatt. If you want to walk a little higher, you can hike on the spectacular mountain trail of the “Eternal Wall”.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bad Goisern
Distance: 3-5 hours, 11km, 50m of ascent, 50m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 6 Round trip Hallstatt
Continue on brine pipeline trail to the salt mountain in Hallstatt (salt mine dates back to Celtic times). Here you enjoy a scenic view of the lake and Dachstein massif. Plan a visit of the salt mine, enjoy the views from the top of Rudolf’s tower and visit the excavation sites. A boat carries you across the lake back to Bad Goisern.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bad Goisern
Distance: 4.5 hours, 12km, 400m of ascent, 100m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Bad Goisern to Wolfgangsee
By train to Bad Ischl. Along the romantic Sissi-Path you walk to the tiny lake Nussensee then along river Ischl back to lake Wolfgangsee. Through the nature reserve Blinklingmoos along the lake back to today’s stop-over.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Wolfgangsee
Distance: 5.5 hours, 18km, 300m of ascent, 200m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Departure or extension
Depart Wolfgangsee today!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
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.
2023 Departures:
The departures are available daily, from May 6th to October 7th, 2023.
- Single room: from $995 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $795 USD*
2024 Departures:
The departures are available daily, from May 4th to October 6th, 2024.
- Single room: from $1,095 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $875 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 Salzkammergut Lakes Easy Walking Tour
This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are mostly 2-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
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 Aberseehof in Lake Wolfgangsee
The hotel offers a sun terrace, newspaper, and sun umbrellas, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a restaurant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.
Hotel Goldenes Schiff in Bad Ischl ★★★★
This stylish hotel has great amenities, as well as beautiful mountain views of the surrounding area.
Guesthouse Moserwirt in Hallstatt ★★★
This family-friendly guesthouse has a restaurant, hot tub and offers a good proximity to the center.
Hotel Aberseehof in Lake Wolfgangsee
The hotel offers a sun terrace, newspaper, and sun umbrellas, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a restaurant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.
What’s Included in the Salzkammergut Lakes Easy Walking Tour?
Meals
6 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 6 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes luggage transfer, as well as:
- Boat ride on Wolfgangsee
- Ferry fare at Wolfgangsee and Hallstättersee
- Valley cable car fare Salzbergbahn Hallstatt
- Train ride from Hallstatt to Bad Goisern and from Bad Goisern to Bad Ischl
- Salzkammergut Erlebnis Card (reductions for cable cars, thermal bath Bad Ischl, salt mine Hallstatt, Boat rides etc.)
Also Included
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- Service hotline
- Welcome briefing
Not included
- Flights to and from Salzburg or Munich
- 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
- Transfers to and from Salzburg Airport
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