Ten Lakes Trekking Tour (9 destinations)
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure that will take you through the breathtaking landscapes of Austria. This multi-day tour is designed for those who love to explore nature, history, and culture. You will hike through stunning alpine pastures, visit historic castles, explore prehistoric excavation sites, and enjoy panoramic views of the lakes and mountains in the Salzkammergut region. The tour also includes a visit to the world heritage town of Hallstatt, famous for its salt mine. Each day brings a new adventure, with comfortable accommodations and delicious meals to replenish your energy. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a casual walker, this tour offers a unique blend of physical activity, relaxation, and cultural exploration.
Included
9 overnight stays as stated
Accommodation in beautiful 3***-hotels and country hotels
Boat trip on Lake Wolfgangsee and Lake Hallstatt
1 Mountain cable car fare Salzbergbahn Hallstatt
Breakfast
Luggage transfer
Welcome briefing (German, English)
Carefully elaborated route description
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
App for Navigation and GPS-data
Service hotline
Destinations
Hallstatt
Bad IschlMap
Attractions
Gollinger Wasserfall
Hohenzoller Wasserfall
Hallstätter See
Hoher Dachstein
Rodelbahn
Dachstein Shark
Traunfall
Kaltenbachwildnis
Eisriesenwelt Trailhead
Schloss Ort
Attersee
Hochwurzen
Freilichtmuseum SalzburgDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival at Garni Haus Sonnleitn
Day 1: Arrival at Garni Haus Sonnleitn
Welcome to the start of your adventure! Check into your hotel, Garni Haus Sonnleitn (or similar), and spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Explore the surroundings or simply relax and prepare for the exciting days ahead.
Day 2 – Day 2: Hiking in Fuschl
Day 2: Hiking in Fuschl
- Gustav Klimt center
- Freilichtmuseum Salzburg
- More
Start your day with a short summit hike to Lake Filbilingsee. From there, traverse a ridge down to the historic Fuschl Castle, which served as a backdrop for the famous Sissi films. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the lake as you return to Fuschl.
Day 3 – Day 3: Exploring Mondsee
- Mondsee
- More
- Eisriesenwelt Trailhead
- Schloss Ort
- More
Today's journey takes you to the ruins of Wartenfels, offering beautiful views of the Mondsee and Irrsee lakes. If you're up for a challenge, you can also climb the Schober peak for a panoramic view of the Salzkammergut region's lakes and mountains.
Day 4 – Day 4: Unterach to Lake Wolfgangsee
- Kaltenbach
- Mondsee
- More
- Hoher Dachstein
- Attersee
- Hochwurzen
- More
Start your day with a bus ride to Unterach at Lake Attersee. Follow the lakeside walk and hike through the Burggrabenklamm up to alpine pastures to the idyllic Lake Schwarzensee. Enjoy some homemade pastries at Lore's cabin before continuing downhill to Lake Wolfgangsee.
Day 5 – Day 5: St. Wolfgang to Bad Ischl
- Bad Ischl
- More
- Gollinger Wasserfall
- Schaubergwerk Kupferzeche Hüttau
- Kleine Wassermühle
- More
Walk along the lake through the Blinklingmoos Natural Reserve, with views across the lake onto St. Wolfgang and the Schafberg mountain. Follow the Sissi trail to the tiny Lake Nussensee, located near the Imperial summer residence of Bad Ischl.
Day 6 – Day 6: Rettenbach Valley to Ausseerland
- Bad Ischl
- Bad Aussee
- Kaltenbach
- More
- Hoher Dachstein
- Traunfall
- More
Follow the historic brine pipeline trail into the Rettenbach Valley and up to the Blaa Alp, located at the foot of the Loser Massif. Enjoy the serene beauty of the Ausseerland region.
Day 7 – Day 7: Bad Aussee to Hallstatt
- Hallstatt
- Bad Aussee
- More
- Hohenzoller Wasserfall
- Kaltenbachwildnis
- More
Walk along the banks of the Traun River to the traditional summer holiday town of Bad Aussee. Continue through the wild and idyllic Koppental Valley, where you can visit the Koppenbrueller caves. End the day with a boat ride to the world heritage town of Hallstatt.
Day 8 – Day 8: Exploring Hallstatt
- Hallstatt
- More
- Rodelbahn
- Dachstein Shark
- Aubachfall
- Salza Wasserfall
- More
Take the cable car to the Salzberg of Hallstatt, famous for its prehistoric excavation site and salt mine. Hike past the Plassen summit and cross over to the Gosautal Valley. The imposing Dachstein Massif and the ragged peaks of Gosaukamm will be your constant companions. Return to Hallstatt by bus.
Day 9 – Day 9: Hallstatt to Fuschl
- Hallstatt
- More
- Hallstätter See
- More
Take a boat across Lake Hallstätter See and follow the east bank to Bad Goisern. Walk along the brine pipeline trail to Bad Ischl, then take a bus to Fuschl on Lake Fuschl.
Day 10 – Day 10: Departure
Day 10: Departure
Your adventure comes to an end today. After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart at your leisure. You may choose to extend your stay and explore more of what Austria has to offer.
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