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 taking 3 to 4 hours per day.
An introduction to the route will be given to you by our local representative in your hotel. This is a self-guided holiday but guided departures are also available – see below
Price: 2023
£495 per person. (low season: 1st May – 28th May and 18th September – 7th October)
£550 per person. (mid-season: 29th May – 18th June and 4th September – 17th September)
£595.00 per person (high season: 19th June to 3rd September)
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Not Included:
Departure Dates : see under price
Day 1: Arrival at Abersee/Wolfgangsee
Your welcome meeting will either be on the evening of your arrival or before your walk the next day. At the meeting you will be given maps, route notes, tickets for the boats and everything you need for your holiday.
Day 2: Wolfgangsee to Bad Ischl
Take the boat to St. Wolfgang, then continue along the Sattel (saddle) walk to lake Schwarzensee, where Madame Lore at the lake hut offers a great selection of local specialities. The walk continues down into the valley, by a gorge and round the Bürglstein to the lake promenade in Strobl. Take the local bus to the Emperors town of Bad Ischl. Overnight Bad Ischl.
Details: approx. 4,5 hours | 15 km | ascent 290 m, descent 290 m.
Day 3: Bad Ischl to Bad Goisern
Salt always has been an important raw material of the Salzkammergut. Walk the promenade alongside the river Ischl to the world cultural heritage site of Bad Goisern. Overnight Bad Goisern.
Details: approx. 3,5 hours | 12 km | ascent 180 m, descent 100 m.
Day 4: Bad Goisern to Wolfsgangsee
Take the train to Bad Ischl and walk along the Elisabeth-path to the idyllic little lake Nussensee and than along the river Ischl to back to your starting point in Wolfgangsee. Overnight Wolfgangsee.
Details: approx. 5,5 hours | 18 km | ascent 260 m, descent 260 m.
Day 5: Departure or additional days
ACCOMMODATION:
Night 1 and 4: Hotel (example): Aberseehof
Night 2 : Bad Ischl: Hotel (example): Goldenes Schiff
Night 3: Bad Goisern: Hotel (example): Goldenes Schiff
(Sometimes we need to use another hotel if these are fully booked – hotels are of the same quality and category)
Salzburg is the most convenient airport to fly into and is served by many airlines.
To get to the starting point of the holiday at Abersee/Lake Wolfgangsee there are bus connections from Salzburg airport. The 150 goes to Abersee from Salzburg Bus station (approx. 1 hour).
What to take: Sturdy walking boots and walking socks (with a change of socks in rucksack), rucksack/day pack, 1 x water bottle with 1 litre capacity, insect repellent, sun glasses, sun hat, sunblock/cream, compass, torch, first-aid kit.
