Salzkammergut Panoramas

From the gentle hills on Lake Traunsee to the mountainous regions of the Dachstein Glacier, this journey takes you from the "outer" to the "inner Salzkammergut". Over mountain trails and rugged peaks to the rocky plateau of the Höllengebirge and on to the imperial town of Bad Ischl. 

In the footsteps of Sissi to the turquoise-blue Lake Wolfgang and further up to the Postalm, Austria's largest alpine pasture area. Alpine flair awaits you once again when crossing the Gosaukamm - with the imposing Dachstein Glacier always in sight.

Details on the hiking tour of high-altitude trails, lakes and Dachstein glacier

Our hiking tour of high-altitude trails, lakes and Dachstein glacier in the beautiful Salzkammergut guarantees a real experience for summiteers - because there are plenty of unforgettable mountain experiences on this tour. 

In six daily stages, the route leads from Traunsee to Ebensee, to the spa town of Bad Ischl and the next day to the beautiful Wolfgangsee. Continue to the Postalm area where you will spend the night in a traditional mountain hut. The next day you march into the Gosau valley and enjoy an eventful circular hike there on the last day of hiking.

Highlights of the hiking tour high-altitude trails, lakes and Dachstein Glacier:

• Sweet treats in Bad Ischl: For those with a sweet tooth, the famous Café Zauner in the "Imperial City" has just the right treat in store - the wonderful Zauner Stollen made from nougat, nuts and chocolate.

• Lunar landscape in the Höllengebirge: After a ride on the Feuerkogelbahn in the Höllengebirge and a hike to the high plateau.

• Pure alpine enjoyment: On the sixth day of your hiking holiday, the route takes you to the Rinnbergalm, where the dairymaid is already waiting for you with fresh milk products.

• The crowning glory: On the last stage of the day, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Gosausee at the foot of the "König Dachstein" during the cable car ride into the Gosau valley. 

Worth knowing about the hiking tour of high-altitude trails, lakes and Dachstein glacier

The journey to the Traunsee already gives you a first glimpse of the fabulous panoramas. Glittering lakes, spectacular mountain trails and views of the Dachstein glacier are your companions on the hiking tour in the Salzkammergut. Mountain hikes lead to good hiking and forest trails, partly in alpine terrain.

Route summary

You hike on well-maintained hiking- and forest paths, in parts on forest roads, but also on rocky alpine tracks. Mainly on the first days along the mountain tracks, a certain amount of surefootedness and a head for heights is required. For hiking tours with a walking time of up to 5.5 hours, a good basic fitness level is necessary. Many times you have a shorter or longer option to choose from. A hiking week suited to people who like a mixture of varied hiking paths with plenty of amazing views, alp tracks and easy alpine terrain.

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