Austrian Lakes Hike & Bike



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Overview
Highlights
- Trek through stunning alpine scenery of the Salzkammergut region of Austria
- Experience the exhilaration of cycling between picturesque lakeside towns
- Take in the immense history of the area from pre historic times
- Enjoying the warm family run hotels
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Itinerary

On arrival at Lake Wolfgangsee make your way to the joining hotel where check-in is possible from mid afternoon. We use a few different hotels in towns at the lake, subject to availability, from St Gilgen to Strobl. The afternoon is free to walk around the lake or relax at a cafe. At 6pm you will have a welcome meeting in the hotel.
This morning you first take a ferry to St Wolfgang then set out on foot along the Sattel (saddle) walk to Lake Schwarzensee, where Madame Lore of the lake hut waits to treat you with local specialities. Continue down into the valley by a gorge and around the Bürglstei...
Spectacular views and breathtaking scenery make this an unforgettable day in the heart of Austria's Lake District. The cycle route takes you along Lake Wolfgangsee to the Mozart village of St Gilgen. Later you cross Lake Mondsee where at Mondsee you can visit the chur...
The cycle route today is gently undulating with some moderate climbs and descents. Along the way you will pass small villages and farmhouses as you head to Lake Traunsee. Enjoy the lovely lakeside town of Gmunden with its water castle. Afterwards follow the cycle trai...
A rest from cycling today. This morning you take the public bus from Bad Ischl to Gosausee, where your walking will start. It's a lovely walk to the three little Lakes Gosauseen. At the end of the valley an alpine hut invites you for a “Jause” – a typical Austrian lun...
Today with your bike you take the train to Tauplitz (included), where you will find a wide valley with mountain ranges on both sides. Enjoy cycling through meadows and alpine pastures. Depending on your fitness you can cycle over a little mountain pass to Lake Grundls...
Today's walk is in the World Heritage region around Hallstatt. Discover Mt Krippenstein with its fascinating ice cave and superb alpine walking trails on the plateau. Depending on your fitness you can choose from an easy round trip walk of 3 hours, up to a more demand...
With the ferry you cross Lake Hallstatt and continue along a dedicated cycle trail via the lakeshore and river to Bad Goisern, a charming alpine village set in the valley. Following the brine pipeline trail you come again to Bad Ischl, where you take the former Roman ...
The trip concludes after breakfast.
meals : B
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