Salzburg Lakes Map and Itinerary

Code: WASSL

8 Days & 7 Nights

A self guided walking holiday in the Lake District near Salzburg

Daily Itinerary

DAY 1
Arrive Abersee/Lake Wolfgangsee
Abersee is a village located on the west side of Lake Wolfgansee - one of the most well know lake in the Salzkammergut region. It is easily accessible by bus. No.150 runs from Salzburg bus station and takes approx 1hr. Many low cost airlines fly into Salzburg Airport including Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet 2, Flybe and flythomascook.
On arrival at your hotel in Abersee you will have a welcome meeting in the evening (6pm) with our local agent, they will give you all the information you need including picture route notes and will be able to answer any questions you may have.

Overnight: Abersee
Hotel - Hotel Carossa or Aberseehof
DAY 2
Round trip to St Wolfgang & St Gilgen
You start today by taking a pleasant boat trip across Lake Wolfgangsee to St Wolfgang where your walk starts. Heading north you follow the trail up to Falkenstein wall where you can enjoy fantastic views down to the lake below. The path heads down to follow the lakeside trail into the Mozart village of St Gilgen. Take time to wander through this pretty village and when you are ready you can head back on the boat to Abersee for your overnight stay.
Walk: 12.6km, 3.5hrs
Overnight: Abersee
Hotel - Hotel Carossa or Aberseehof
DAY 3
Walk to Lake Schwarzensee then valley walking to Strobl
Today starts again with a short boat trip to St Wolfgang and then you continue up through forest tracks to Lake Schwarzensee. Its worth taking the trail around the lake and having a stop at the lake cabin of Lore for a refreshment. The gorge pass heads into the valley down to Strobl and from here you pick up the local bus down to Bad Ischl and your overnight stay.
Walk: 15.8km, 4.5hrs
Overnight: Bad Ischl
Hotel - Sandwirt or Stadt Salzburg
DAY 4
Rest Day in Bad Ischl
Bad Ischl is a fabulous stop for a rest day, there is so much to do in this spa town. The Emperor Franz Joseph spent his summer holidays here and you can take a tour of the Kaiservilla - his residence during the summer months. There are plenty of city walks where you can stop for coffee breaks along the river, or why not relax in a thermal spa.
Overnight: Bad Ischl
Hotel - Sandwirt or Stadt Salzburg
DAY 5
Walk to Bad Goisern
Todays walking is fairly easy and flat and should take you between 3-4 hrs. You might want to start a little later today or take your time and have a picnic lunch on route. You follow the oldest brine pipeline for most of the route today. Salt is an important source of income in Salzkammergut and you will learn all about the history of it with the many signs on the trail. You pass a former pilgrims church which is worth a visit as you head down to the market town of Bad Goisern.
Walk: 11.8km, 3.5hrs
Overnight: Bad Goisern
Hotel - Maria Theresia or Goiserer Hof
DAY 6
Round Trip to the UNESCO heritage area of Hallstatt
Continuing along the salt trail to the salt mountain in Hallstatt today. Quite demanding walking up to mount Mount Salzberg but you will be rewarded with fantastic views down to Dachstein and the lake town of Hallstatt. Plan a visit to the salt mine and visit the excavation sights. Take the boat back to Bad Goisern for your overnight stay.
Walk: 11km, 3.5hrs
Overnight: Bad Goisern
Hotel - Maria Theresia or Goiserer Hof
DAY 7
Walk back to Achensee/Lake Wolfgangsee
Today you start by taking the bus back to Bad Ischl and then along Elizabeth Walk to Lake Nussensee. It might be worth starting early as today is quite a long days walking. The path then follows past the nature reserve of Blinklingmoos back along to Lake Wolfgangsee.
Walk: 19.5km, 5.5hrs
Overnight: Abersee
Hotel - Hotel Carossa or Aberseehof
DAY 8
Onward Travel

From: £465.00 Book