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June 1st - October 16th, 2023

Tour III – World heritage tour with the Goiserer hut in Bad Goisern and Gosau

+ Delicious Discoveries: products from the Alm hut

The defining feature of the Salzkammergut has always been the visual drama between the countless small and large lakes nestling in the abruptly rising mountains of the Northern Alps. The newly established long distance trail links these hotspots in a never seen before, comprehensive way. On 19 stages or 337 km, plus several regional circuits, a new walking experience takes form. Discover lush Alpine meadows, fairy-tale forests and invigorating waters in a cultural landscape of outstanding authenticity.

General information:

Daily stages are moderate to challenging; hiking distances in the valley can be adjusted easily by public transport. A reasonable fitness level and basic hiking equipment like good hiking shoes, rucksack, rain and sun protection, functional clothing and also a warmer jacket or pullover are necessary to enjoy your trip.

This tour follows the middle stages of the S-Trail and leads into the heart of UNESCO World Heritage region Hallstatt-Dachstein-Salzkammergut!

Arrangement

• 5 x Overnight stay with breakfast (4 x ***inns/hotel, 1 x in hut – double rooms or communal bunks, hut sleeping bag mandatory)
• 1 x welcome video with explanations and information that you need for the tour
• 1 x S-Trail hiking booklet (1x per room)
• 1 x ferry on Lake Hallstättersee
• 1 x Hiking map of the Salzkammergut area + detailed routing (1x per room)
• 1 x traditional walker’s lunch with regional products at Rossalm hut (open: middle of June – the end of September)
• 1 x Salzkammergut Adventure Card – Reductions on 120 attractions in the region
• 3 x Luggage transfer - max. 2 pcs./person and max. 25 kg/piece of luggage
• A tree for your booking – we plant a tree for your booking
• Daily service hotline from 08.00am - 06.00pm (including weekends)

Routing:

1^st day: Individual arrival in Bad Goisern.
You will receive your travel documents at your accommodation
Overnight stay in Bad Goisern

2^nd day: Bad Goisern – Goiserhütte
~ 6 km, 4 hrs, difference in altitude á 1083 m / â 10 m
Ascent via Trocktannalm to the Goiserer lodge below the summit of Mount Kalmberg. Not far from the lodge lies the “Kalmoos church”, a cave in which Protestants attended services in secret in the past.
Overnight stay at Goiserer lodge.

Luggage transfer from Bad Goisern to Gosau where you spend the following night (overnight backpack and hut sleeping bag for the night at the lodge have to be carried by yourself!)

3^rd day: Goisererhütte – Gosau
~ 22 km, 7-8 hrs, difference in altitudeá950 m / â1771 m
Descent via Iglmoosalm to Gosau. From here you have several options. The S-Trail leads via Zwieselam and Lake Gosausee through the whole Gosau valley.
Overnight stay in Gosau

4^th day: Gosau – Hallstatt
~ 15 km, 6-7 hrs, difference in altitude á 1020 m / â 1254 m
One of the major highlights in the Gosau valley is the ascent to the Löckenmoos high moor. After taking in the unique atmosphere of the Alpine moor, continue to Rossalm hut and stop for a traditional walker’s lunch with homemade products. Follow the trail along the flanks of Mount Plassen to reach the famous Hallstatt salt mines and the panorama platform “Welterbeblick”
Overnight stay in Hallstatt.

5^th day: Hallstatt – Bad Goisern
~11 km, 3 hrs, difference in altitude á131 m / â156 m
Take some time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage village Hallstatt before making your way to the trail. Today’s walk will be short but sweet. Once you are ready take the ferry across the lake to the eastern shore and follow the picturesque lakeside trail to Bad Goisern.
Overnight stay in Bad Goisern

6^th day: Individual departure or additional nights

Rates per person and arrangement in €:

Local tax is extra to pay on spot in each accommodation (from € 1,-- to € 3,-- per person/per night)

Notes on staying at an Alpine lodge:

• *Hut sleeping bag: blankets are available in the huts; necessary but mandatory is only a lightweight cotton/silk sleeping bag liner
• The Covid-19 protective measures valid at the time must be observed.
• On most huts, card payment is not possible. Take enough cash with you for food and drinks.
• Dogs on request; not allowed in the sleeping areas. Attended stay in the winter room possible, partly dog kennels available, extra costs to be paid on spot. In Austria there is a general linen and muzzle requirement!
• Due to their location, not all huts can offer running water, hot water or showers. In some cases there is also no flushing system in the toilets.

Information for arrivals by car:

The parking place does not always situate next to the accommodation but on a public parking place. (Possible costs have to be paid on spot)

The standard terms and conditions of the Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH apply in the current version.

Prices are subject to change.

Our recommendations:

Get a travel cancellation insurance.

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Plan sustainable and travel by public transportation (train/bus).