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Austria 2008

The Austrian Lakes

The landscape of the lakes in the Austrian Salzkammergut is one of the most beautiful in the country and indeed in the world (as recognised by the UNESCO status of the region of Hallstatt). Some special gems that can be reached only on foot – a treat on this self-guided walking tour. Agreeable walking distances of 3 to 4 hours per day.

PRICE

£475 per person

Single supplement: £65.

INCLUDED

Accommodation for 7 nights in 3 star hotels.
Breakfast, dinner, (and snacks on walking days).
Boat fares on the lakes Wolfgangsee and Hallstättersee as per programme.
Bus transfer Strobl – Bad Ischl.
Train fare Hallstatt – Bad Goisern and Bad Goisern – Bad Ischl.
Descent with the Salzberg cablecar at Hallstatt.
Welcome and introduction to the tour.
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel.
Route instructions.

NOT INCLUDED

Airfares (or bus or train fares) to starting point of trip, meals where not specified, drinks, travel insurance and gratuities.

Departure dates 2008:

Daily from April 28th to October 13th


To book email: walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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ITINERARY

 

Day 1: Arrival at Abersee/Wolfgangsee

Day 2: St. Wolfgang-St. Gilgen. By boat to St. Wolfgang. Along the high walk to the Falkenstein wall with a fine view over the lake. The idyllic Fürberg walk along the lake brings us to the Mozart village of St. Gilgen. Return by boat. 15,5 km and 3,5 hours. Height gain/loss 250m/250m

Day 3: Schwarzensee and Strobl. By boat to St. Wolfgang. Along the Sattel (saddle) walk to the lake Schwarzensee, where Madame Lore at the lake hut waits to treat you with local specialities. Down into the valley and a gorge and round the Bürglstein to the lake promenade in Strobl. By bus to the Emperors town of Bad Ischl. Overnight Bad Ischl. 15,8 km and 4,5 hours. Height gain/loss 350m/350m

Day 4: Rest day in Bad Ischl. Visit the Emperors villa, Café Zauner or the hotel Austria, where once upon a time the engagement of Emperor Franz Josef and Elisabeth of Bavaria (the Sissi of the famous film …) took place. Overnight Bad Ischl.

Day 5: To Bad Goisern. Salt always has been an important raw material of the Salzkammergut. Walk the promenade alongside the river Ischl on the brine-pipeline walk to the world cultural heritage site of Bad Goisern. Overnight Bad Goisern. 11 km and 3,5 hours. Height gain/loss 220m/105m

Day 6: To Hallstatt. Walk to the Salzberg (salt mountain) in Hallstatt. The way rises gently and offers beautiful views over the little town of Hallstatt and the marvellous mountain massif of the Dachstein (highest mountain of Upper Austria). We cross the lake by boat and return to Bad Goisern. Overnight Bad Goisern. 11 km and 3,5 hours. Height gain/loss 420m/return by cablecar

Day 7: On the Lake Abersee. By bus to Bad Ischl. Along the Elisabeth-path to the idyllic little lake Nussensee and than along the river Ischl to Strobl. Then through Blinkling to Abersee (beautiful view to St. Wolfgang, Schafberg and the lake). Overnight Abersee. 19,5 km and 5,5 hours. Height gain/loss 260m/210 down.

Day 8: Departure.

DIFFICULTY OF WALK

The trails are very good with each day ascents of some 30 to 40 minutes. This tour is very pleasant because you are always close to charming little towns that are within 20 minutes walk of pure nature. Walk mainly on walking trails and sometimes on forest trails. There is only one little spot in a gorge where there is a very small trail secured with ropes but this does not present a real difficulty (an alternative trail also available and in our personal welcome this is all made clear). Lunch packages provided by hotels (included). On this tour you can shorten the trails by using the ferry or local buses and if on any day you prefer not to walk you can move to the next hotel by bus or train.

GROUP SIZE

This self-guided walking holiday can be operated for 2 or more people.

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HIGHLIGHTS

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WEATHER

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ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION

Three star hotels, private bathrooms.

GETTING THERE

The nearest airport is Salzburg. Transfers can be arranged from the airport at extra cost.

INSURANCE

We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for whatever reason.

To book, contact worldwalks  at:
email:walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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