Austria, Germany
The Lech River Trail
Hike the Lechweg, one of Europe's best long-distance footpaths, through Austria to Bavaria.
- Walking
- 8–10 days
from$2,235CAD pp
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Walking the Salzburg Lakes
No guides, no groups - just you and the trail. We book your accommodation, transfer your luggage each day and you navigate at your own pace with our award winning app.
Route details
- Difficulty:
- Easy - Moderate
- Total distance:
- 68 km
- Longest day:
- 10 km
- Accommodation:
- Comfort
- Available months:
- May–October
- Start/Finish:
- St. Gilgen, Bad Goisern
Explore the Salzburg Lakes on foot and immerse yourself in Alpine culture, towns and cuisine
Where you could stay
Every accommodation is handpicked by our team for comfort and character. Accommodation is subject to availability but will always be of a similar or better standard. Here's a taste of what to expect along the way.
- Nights 1–2
Hotel Kendler
St. Gilgen
Hotel
- Nights 3–4
Hotel Strobler Hof
Strobl
Hotel
- Nights 5–7
Hotel Goldenes Schiff
Bad Ischl
Hotel
What’s included?
What’s always included
Same on every route and duration
- Accommodation in hand-picked 3 & 4* standard hotels and guesthouses
- Breakfasts
- Daily luggage transfers unless otherwise specified
- Detailed trip info and mapped tracks, via our app
- 24/7 telephone support
What’s always excluded
Same on every route and duration
- Travel to start and from end of the trip
- Any meals, snacks and drinks not listed as included
- Taxi transfers or public transportation should you need to skip a stage
- Ferries, buses and any other public transportation
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Local tourist tax if applicable (charged locally at hotels)
Optional Extras
Need extra nights before, during or after your trip? Call us or visit our Help Centre and we’ll arrange it.
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