Lake Walking in Austria's Salzkammergut with Charm

The oldest salt mine in the world, an Imperial City, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Salzkammergut is a region that amazes you. Hike with us along magical lakes, delightful places, imposing mountain ranges and through unique nature.

Details about the hiking holiday in the Salzkammergut

Swimming in the Wolfgangsee or riding on Austria's oldest cogwheel train to the Schafberg – on your arrival day you will be spoiled for choice and that’s a good thing! The first hike takes you over the Falkensteinwand (the view!) to charming St. Gilgen and back again by boat. On day 3, you hike comfortably over the Schwarzensee and the Wirerschlucht to the Imperial City of Bad Ischl.

During the second half of the tour, you will hike along the oldest salt path in the world. The hike to the Hohe Wand is spectacular, and the planned boat trips on Lake Hallstatt and the Wolfgangsee are relaxing. The Nussensee and Blinklingmoos are places where nature seems almost untouched and the soul can set itself free.

The highlights of this walking holiday at a glance:

• World-famous lakeside towns of St. Wolfgang & Hallstatt: These two unforgettable towns in the region offer picture postcard landscapes. If you stroll through the alleys to the Weißen Rössel and the like, you know why this traditional place was allowed to serve as a famous film set. Hallstatt is no less impressive with its unique location between mountains and lake and the delightful baroque architecture.

• The Imperial City of Bad Ischl: The atmosphere in Bad Ischl still feels imperial today. From the villa to the spacious spa gardens to the thermal baths, this place is a real gem.

• World Cultural Heritage Sites Hallstatt-Dachstein: Beauty, industry and science characterise this region, which has lived from salt mining for almost 3,000 years and which made it an international trading centre in the past. As early as the 19th century, visitors enjoyed this unique region, a fascination that remains.

• Hiking in a fascinating mountain landscape: One can say that the Salzkammergut is one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Hiking in this region is pure enjoyment.

Worth knowing about the hiking tour in the Salzkammergut Lakes region

This tour is a leisurely active holiday with enough time to enjoy the sights and attractions of the region. The easy stages are supplemented by bus, train and boat trips.

Route summary

This tour combines pleasant walking with culture and places of interest. The walking paths are reasonable, there are just some short ascents on smaller serpentine paths. We can recommend this tour to families.

This tour has been graded as Easy. Find out more about our walking holiday difficulty levels.

About our Active holidays with Charm

On our ‘Hiking Tours with Charm’, you can enjoy the full service of our active holidays while staying in very special accommodations with that extra something in the best location. That means you can look forward to luxury furnishings and decor in the local style, as well as cuisine at the highest level. Many of our hotels with charm also offer large pools and a wellness area where you can relax after a lovely day of hiking.