Mountains & Lakes: The S-Trail

The place on Lake Wolfgangsee, which is closed to through traffic, invites you to linger and stroll. Beautiful villas, a traditional inn and a famous birthplace could be explored on the first day of your stay at Lake Wolfgangsee. A museum is dedicated to the mother and sister of the famous Austrian musician Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. You will receive your detailed travel documents at the hotel.

(2 nights in St. Gilgen)

The day begins with a boat trip to the famous pilgrimage site of St. Wolfgang. As early as 1873, St. Gilgen and St. Wolfgang were connected by shipping. This is thanks to the summer resort that was emerging at the time, during which wealthy Viennese citizens in particular sought relaxation in the Salzkammergut. After arriving in St. Wolfgang you reach Marktstrasse, pass the magnificent pilgrimage church and reach Calvary. Now follow the so-called Schafbergweg to the Aschinger snack station. Always uphill over a mostly stony and shady path, you reach the beautifully situated Schafbergalm, which is also the middle station of Austria's steepest cog railway, the Schafbergbahn. Back to St. Gilgen, follow the Schafbergsteig to the European monastery Gut Aich. Look forward to visiting the monastery herb garden. Your pleasure is a liqueur from the in-house monastery winery Gut Aich. Choose your favorite liqueur from more than 10 different varieties! You finally return to your accommodation along the romantic riverside path.

Hike: approx. 5-6 hours ( 14.5 km (+ 1 km Gut Aich), ascent: 840 m in height / descent: 845 m in height)

Today's stage leads from one federal state to the next; right on the border rises the 1,030 m high, panoramic Almkogel. From the sunny south side you climb to the summit through quiet forests and enjoy a wonderful view of the lakes Attersee, Mondsee           and Irrsee. The descent winds quite steeply through the forest down to Upper Austria, past the Thekla chapel, to the Drachenwand inn at the foot of the rock face of the same name. On the last part of the route you leave the rather wild mountain region and enter well-kept farmland. Passing the picturesque village of St. Lorenz you reach the riverside path, which ultimately leads to lake Mondsee with its castle and the attached basilica, which can be seen from afar.

(1 night in Mondsee)

Hike: approx. 5-6 hours (14 km, ascent: 492 m in height / descent: 572 m in height)

The hike starts along the shore of Mondsee with magnificent views of the impressive      Drachenwand and the Schober connected to it. The climb to the rustic refreshment stop, the Forsthaus Wartenfels, is gentle. As one of the most beautiful castles with panoramic views, a detour to the Wartenfels ruins is worth it. You will be rewarded with a special view of Lake Wolfgang and Lake Fuschl. The ruins are located at 1,020 meters above sea level on a rocky ridge that slopes vertically on three sides. The descent to Fuschlsee is now not far. The banks of the rather smaller lake are hardly built and resemble a green garden of forests and flower    meadows. The water is crystal clear and has drinking quality. If you still want to discover this, we recommend a forest and meadow path that leads around the lake (approx. 10 km). Finally, take the bus from Fuschl to St. Gilgen.

(1 night in St. Gilgen)

Hike: approx. 3-4 hours (9 km, ascent: 478 m in height / descent: 298 m in height)

Lake Wolfgang is an excellent place to spend additional days of vacation. The alpine pastures around Lake Wolfgang are among the most beautiful in the Salzkammergut and invite you to view the entire length of the lake from above. For example, the Postalm, the largest high mountain pasture in Austria and at the same time a wonderful hiking area, should be mentioned.

If your time doesn't allow you to spend any more vacation days here, it's time to say goodbye and head back home.