Pilgrim Trail from Salzburg to Tyrol
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the picturesque landscapes of Austria and Bavaria on this multi-day tour. This tour is designed for those who love to explore nature, history, and culture. Starting from the serene Oberhofen am Irrsee, you'll traverse through idyllic nature reserves, magnificent churches, and beautiful squares. You'll also get to experience the salt metropolis of Bad Reichenhall, the tranquil mountain town of Lofer, and the idyllic St. Johann in Tirol. Each day is filled with new adventures and sights, making this tour a must for every travel enthusiast.
Included
Daily breakfast
1 Transfer Trumer Seen - Oberhofen
Overnight stays as stated
Category: 3*** hotels and country hotels
Luggage transfer
Personal tour information (DE, EN)
Well-planned route guidance
Detailed travel documents 1 x per room (DE, EN, FR)
Navigation app and GPS data
Service hotline
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival at Hotel Walkner
Day 1: Arrival at Hotel Walkner
Begin your journey with a relaxing stay at Hotel Walkner (or similar). Settle in and prepare for the exciting days ahead.
Day 2 – Day 2: Oberhofen am Irrsee to Eugendorf
Day 2: Oberhofen am Irrsee to Eugendorf
Start your day with a transfer to Oberhofen am Irrsee. From there, embark on a hike through a hilly landscape down to Lake Wallersee. Follow the lake's shore through the idyllic nature reserve to Eugendorf. Rest for the night at Hotel Santner (or similar).
Day 3 – Day 3: Eugendorf to Salzburg
- Salzburg
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Take a leisurely stroll down to Salzburg, where you will find magnificent churches, beautiful alleys, and squares. Don't miss the Maria Plain pilgrimage church, which towers high above Salzburg. Enjoy a portion of Salzburg dumplings before retiring for the night at Hotel Ganslhof (or similar).
Day 4 – Day 4: Salzburg to Bad Reichenhall
- Bad Reichenhall
- Salzburg
- More
Your hike leads out of the city towards Untersberg. At Marzoll Castle, you cross the border to the Bavarian Rupertiwinkl before you come to the salt metropolis of Bad Reichenhall. Relax in the warm brine water of the thermal baths, visit the spa park and the old salt works. Rest for the night at Hotel Bergfried & Schönblick (or similar).
Day 5 – Day 5: Bad Reichenhall to Salzburger Land
- Bad Reichenhall
- Unken
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Today you follow the Saalach back into Salzburger Land. You hike past Lake Saalachsee and deeper into the mountains. Your path partly runs directly on the banks of the Saalach, which flows romantically through the rocks. Rest for the night at Hotel Kirchenwirt (or similar).
Day 6 – Day 6: Salzburger Land to Waidring
- Unken
- Waidring
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Continue to follow the Saalach, past gorges and waterfalls to Lofer. The tranquil mountain town, surrounded by the impressive peaks of the Loferer Steinberge, the Reiter Alpe, and the Loferer Alm, invites you to take a break. Then you go up to the Strub Pass, where you now hike on the Tyrolean Way of St. James to Waidring. Rest for the night at Hotel Tyrolean Adler (or similar).
Day 7 – Day 7: Waidring to St. Johann in Tirol
- Waidring
- More
Past the Pillersee with its glittering expanse of water and famous pilgrimage church, we head to St. Jakob, where the mighty Jacob's Cross greets us from the mountain peak. A promising path takes you to St. Johann in Tirol, which lies idyllically between the Kitzbühel Alps and the rocky peaks of the Wilder Kaiser massif. Rest for the night at Sporthotel Austria (or similar).
Day 8 – Day 8: Departure
Day 8: Departure
After a week of unforgettable experiences, it's time to pack your bags and say goodbye. Departure or extension of your stay is at your discretion.
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