Salzburg Lake District Walking Break
Salzburg Lake District Walking Break
Salzburg Lake District Walking Break
6 Days Starting in Abersee and ending in Bad Goisern, Austria
Visiting: Abersee, St. Wolfgang, Bad Ischl, Strobl, Schwarzensee, Bad Goisern, Hallstatt
Tour operator:
Tour code:
179
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
18-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Interests:
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Tour Overview
Explore Austria’s Lake District’s beauty, where dramatic mountains plunge into sparkling blue glacial lakes, creating fjord-like landscapes. Salzkammergut lies to the east of Salzburg, Mozart’s city, in the Dachstein Summit’s shadow (2,995m). It certainly belongs to one of the unique natural treasures of Europe and a significant part of this beauty can be reached and seen only by foot. The area offers impressive mountain scenery, traditional villages scattered in the valleys, and well-marked alpine lakeside walking trails.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival At Abersee/St Wolfgang
Location: Abersee
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Abersee area (Carossa, Kirchenwirt or similar)
Welcome to Abersee. It is a village located on the west side of Lake Wolfgangsee – one of the most beautiful in the Salzkammergut region. It is easily accessible by bus from Salzburg.
Day 2 : St Wolfgang - St Gilgen Circular Walk | 10Km
Location: St. Wolfgang
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Abersee area (Carossa, Kirchenwirt or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take a boat across Lake Wolfgangsee to St Wolfgang where your walk starts. Follow the trail up to the Falkenstein Wall where you can enjoy panoramic views down to the lake below. Then the idyllic Fürberg path heads down to follow the lakeside into the Mozart village of St Gilgen. Walk around the village and go back on the boat to Abersee for your overnight.
Walking for the day: 10km, 4h, ↑350m ↓350m
Day 3 : Schwarzensee And Strobl/Bad Ischl | 15Km
Location: Bad Ischl, Strobl, Schwarzensee
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bad Ischl (Stadt Salzburg, Sandwirt or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will go again by boat to St Wolfgang. Along the saddle walk on a forested path to the lake Schwarzensee, where you can stop for a refreshment at Madame Lore’s lake cabin. Walk down into the valley through a gorge and around the Bürglstein (optional detour) to the lake promenade in Strobl. Then take the bus to the Emperors Town of Bad Ischl.
Walking for the day: 15km (12km), 6h (4.5h) ↑390m ↓390m (↑240m ↓240m)Bad Ischl (Stadt Salzburg, Sandwirt or similar)
Day 4 : Brine Pipeline Walk To Bad Goisern | 11Km
Location: Bad Goisern
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bad Goisern (Goisererhof, Lindwurm or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Salt always has been an essential commodity in Salzkammergut. You will follow an old brine pipeline for most of the route today, and you will learn about its history. You will pass a former church as you head down to the market town of Bad Goisern, a world architectural heritage site.
Walking for the day: 11km, 4h, ↑260m ↓180m
Day 5 : Lakeside Trail To Hallstatt | 15Km
Location: Hallstatt
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bad Goisern (Goisererhof, Lindwurm or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
First, you will follow the river trail to Lake Hallstatt, where you will walk along the lake into the fjord. After a while, you will see the first houses of Hallstatt and the Salt Mountain. Enjoy the ferry to the Hallstatt centre, walking around the little alleys or take the funicular up to the salt mine. Look around to see Mount Dachstein, the highest peak in upper Austria. The day ends with a pleasant boat and train ride back to your hotel in Bad Goisern.
Walking for the day: 15km, 5h, ↑450m ↓90m
Day 6 : Departure Or Onward Travel
Location: Bad Goisern
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departure after breakfast or individual stay extension.
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 overnights in comfortable 3-star hotels, guesthouses and country inns as listed in the itinerary
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Meals
5 breakfasts
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Detailed pre-departure holiday information pack
Including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps
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Boat fares on the lakes Wolfgangsee and Hallstätter See
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Train fare Hallstatt – Bad Goisern and Bad Goisern – Bad Ischl
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Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel on all walking days (1 piece per person, up to 20 kg)
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24/7 phone assistance by our local representative in Abersee
What's Not Included
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Airfare and connecting land transfers
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Optional bus rides to shorten the walks
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Lunches, dinners, drinks and snacks
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Travel insurance
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Personal expenses
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Local tourist taxes and attractions’ entry fees (payable on-site)
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Any items not specifically mentioned as included in the programme
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, international flights are not included
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes we can, please contact us for details
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Difficulty and terrain
This is easy to moderate walking holiday, appropriate for novice hikers and families. Total walking is 51km, on average 1 km per walking day (4-5h) (read more about difficulty grades). We strongly advise you to follow only marked trails and never shorten the path through the unknown and unmarked terrain. We will provide you with detailed road notes and maps, and you can call our 24/7 local assistance phone number anytime.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Where individual members of a group require a single room, a supplement is applicable
This holiday is available for solo travellers; a supplement will be charged as accommodation and luggage transfer costs are not shared (we never mix and match – solo travellers will be accommodated in single rooms) -
When to go
This trip is available from April until October; you can start on any date. Late spring, the whole summer and early autumn are beautiful in the Alps. The best months for walking are in the summer months between June and September when the weather is most stable. Depending on location and altitude, temperatures vary, but, in the May-September period, the daily averages are 15-25C. Spring and autumn are cooler with occasional rain. Expect the weather to change rapidly during the day.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
This will be provided on all documentation
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
All guides are English Speaking
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Natural Adventure was founded by people who love hiking and cycling in wild and wonderful places. Places that we want to keep that way. Responsible tourism has, therefore, been at the heart of what we do since the get go.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
In April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 crisis, we launched the Support Local Communities Initiative. We have enabled an option when booking a tour for customers to make a donation to support our local partners. 100% of the donations go directly to our local suppliers.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Whether you’re travelling on your own, as a couple, a group of friends, or a family, our self-guided holidays allow you the freedom to choose your own holiday companions.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our self guided walking and cycling holidays typically include: Accommodation, Breakfasts, Luggage transfers, Detailed holiday information pack including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps, 24/7 phone assistance by our local representative and/or our central office
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We are part of the 'Safe Travels' initiative.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, as long as you can reach the next location.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Accommodations in double or twin rooms (solo travellers are usually accommodated in single rooms at an extra cost; we never mix and match)
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If possible, and entirely at the discretion of the Tour Operator, a change of the dates may be possible without charging an amendment fee, provided that it is requested at least 30 days before the departure date. In some cases, we will still have to pass to you any non-refundable charges imposed by our suppliers. In all other cases, change of dates will normally be treated as a cancellation.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All places have been carefully checked by us and their quality is regularly monitored. We have selected accommodations that offer friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms and local flavour.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The Natural Adventure was founded in the UK in 2009, by Peter Duncan, former UK Chief Scout and BBC Blue Peter presenter, and Alex Pazderski, an avid hiker and acclaimed expedition kayaker. Both natural adventurers and keen explorers of wild places and trails, remote communities and responsible tourism partners, Peter and Alex founded our company inspired by the responsible travel values t
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Low Deposit
The Natural Adventure requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 42 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of the natural adventure charges.
Up to 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.