Salzburg to the Tyrol

The Salzburger Jakobsweg, also known as Jacob's Route, guides you from one boundary stone to another, leading you through the foothills of the Alps and even across the borders into Bavarian Rupertiwinkel.

This pilgrimage route, named after James, the disciple of Jesus and the national saint of Spain, is often considered the foremost of all pilgrimage routes. Embark on a transformative journey along the Way of Saint James from Salzburg, seeking inner peace and serenity.

Details about the hiking tour from Salzburg to the Tyrol 

The Camino de Santiago will lead you to the Trumer Seen, Irrsee, and Wallersee lakes, where you can indulge in water sports and enjoy swimming. In Salzburg, you can leisurely explore the historic old town, and in St. Johann in Tyrol, you'll be captivated by the stunning view of the Wilder Kaiser mountains.

The highlights of the walking holiday at a glance

• Excursion to Trumersee: In the north of Salzburg, water lovers have a choice. Three lakes (Obertrumer See, Mattsee and Grabensee) offer plenty of opportunities for swimming.

• Crossing the border to the Rupertiwinkel: The Bavarian name "Rupertiwinkel" is no coincidence. The area is named after St. Rupert, the current patron saint of Salzburg.

• Gorges and waterfalls: In Unken and Waidring you can walk along raging streams and rushing mountain waterfalls.

Worth knowing about the hiking trip from Salzburg to Tyrol

Your pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. James begins with the journey to Trumersee. The Salzburg Jakobsweg takes you along the River Saalach, through the Lake District, the Old Town of Salzburg and to Großgmain, Bad Reichenhall, Unken and via Lofer to the Tyrolean border. The daily routes are easy and mostly on paved paths. You can also shorten two longer legs by bus if you wish. On average you will walk about five hours a day, between 15 and 20 kilometres.

Route summary

The daily tours are accessible, however, there are two longer stages which can be cut short by bus if you wish. You mainly walk on asphalted paths, forests and hiking paths. The only slight changes in altitude are when you walk in the valley.

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