Itinerary

Individual arrival in the Trumer Lakes area.

Transfer to the border to Oberhofen am Irrsee, where the Salzburg Jakobsweg begins. First, your walk leads through a hilly landscape to the Wallersee. From there you continue your route through the idyllic nature reserve to Eugendorf.

Hotel example: Santner

approx. 23 km | 6 hours | Ascent 340 m | Descent 360 m

In the distance, you can already see the mountains that you will walk along the next few days. Take a leisurely stroll to Salzburg, where you'll find beautiful churches, pretty alleys and squares, and the best way to invigorate your inner being with a portion of Salzburg dumplings. A detour to the Maria Plain pilgrimage church, which towers high above Salzburg, is recommended.

Hotel example: Ganslhof

approx. 13 km | 4 hours | Ascent 130 m | Descent 250 m

Your walk leads out of town towards Untersberg. At Marzoll Castle, you cross the border into the Bavarian Rupertiwinkl before arriving at the remarkable salt metropolis of Bad Reichenhall. There you can relax in the warm brine of the thermal baths, visit the spa gardens and visit the old salt factory.

Hotel example: Bergfried & Schönblick

approx. 17 km | 5.5 hours | 190 m | Descent 140 m

Today you follow the Saalach back to the Salzburg region. You walk along the Saalachsee and deeper into the mountains. Your path leads partly directly to the banks of the Saalach, which flows wildly but also romantically over rocks through the landscape.

Hotel example: Kirchenwirt

approx. 18 km | 5.5 hours | Ascent 180 m | Descent 140 m

You continue to follow the Saalach, past gorges and waterfalls to Lofer. The quiet mountain town, surrounded by the impressive peaks of the Loferer Steinberge, the Reiter Alpe and the Loferer Alm, invites you to take a rest. Then it goes up to the Strubpass, where you now walk on the Tyrolean Jakobsweg to Waidring.

Hotel example: Tiroler Adler

approx. 21 km | 6 hours | Ascent 380 m | Descent 160 m

Past Pillersee with its glittering water surface and famous pilgrimage church, we continue to St. Jakob, where the mighty Jakobskreuz greets you from the mountaintop. A path with many views leads you to St. Johann in Tirol, idyllically situated between the Kitzbüheler Alpen and the rocky peaks of the Wilder Kaiser massif.

Hotel example: Sporthotel Austria

approx. 26 km | 4.5 to 6.5 hours | 320 m | Descent 450 m

Departure from Villach or spend extra nights in the city or surrounding region.

Route map and overview

The routes are generally easy, with two long legs that can be shortened by bus if desired. You usually walk on asphalt paths, forest paths and hiking trails. The height differences are very small because you are walking in the valley.

Prices and dates

Accommodation in guesthouses, 2** 3*** and 4**** hotels

Hotel lists are available on request for all holidays

Prices per person in GBP

Services & Information

Further information about this walking holiday

Included / Not included

Included

7 nights as described, including breakfast
Transfer Trumer Seen-Oberhofen
Personal welcome meeting (German, English)
Luggage transfer(s)
Travel folder 1 x per room (German, English with route and overview maps, detailed route description, places of interest, important telephone numbers, luggage labels)
GPS data available on request
Service Hotline

Not included

Tourist tax, if applicable, to be paid locally
(Optional) Return transfer St. Johann-Salzburg or Trumerseen €99 per person for 2 persons, €198 per person for 1 person. Pre-booking required, to be paid in advance

Travel information

Airport: Salzburg and Munich Airport(s)
Train: Salzburg station and about 45 minutes by bus to the Trumer Lakes
Parking: Free parking at the hotel, pre-booking not required
Departure: St. Johann in Tirol-Salzburg by train, approx. 2.5 hours and by bus to the Trumer Lakes

Salzburg to the Tyrol

Details about the hiking tour from Salzburg to the Tyrol

Highlights of the Jakobsweg walking holiday