Austrian Lakes Walk
The UNESCO World Heritage listed Salzkammergut alpine region of Austria encompasses 76 crystal clear lakes, the Dachstein Glacier, lush summer meadows and impressive rock faces up to 3000 vertical metres high.
During this inspiring walk, there is ample time to appreciate the natural beauty of the region and the alpine villages of wooden chalets decorated with colourful window boxes while at night you will enjoy the warm hospitality of your hosts.
Staying in pensions and small hotels, you can relax and enjoy the satisfying cuisine typical of the region.
There will be opportunities to sight fauna including ibex, chamois and marmot along with numerous butterflies species which are endemic to these high alpine meadows.
During this inspiring walk, there is ample time to appreciate the natural beauty of the region and the alpine villages of wooden chalets decorated with colourful window boxes while at night you will enjoy the warm hospitality of your hosts.
Staying in pensions and small hotels, you can relax and enjoy the satisfying cuisine typical of the region.
There will be opportunities to sight fauna including ibex, chamois and marmot along with numerous butterflies species which are endemic to these high alpine meadows.
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Itinerary / Highlights
DAY 1 Join Bad Ischl, welcome briefingDAY 2 Walk to Russbach, Schwarzensee, Eisenau, Burgau on the Attersee (7hrs)
DAY 3 Walk between Attersee and Mondsee and onto Abersee (7hrs)
DAY 4 Boat trip on Lake Wolfgangsee and walk to Strobl (3hrs) option to walk to Schafberg (+5hrs)
DAY 5 Walk Postalm hiking trail to Bad Goisern (8-9hrs)
DAY 6 Walk to Bad Aussee via Hallstatt (8hrs) or optional train trip to Bad Aussee
DAY 7 Walk to Bad Ischl (8hrs)
DAY 8 Trip concludes
