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Salzkammergut BergeSeen Trail
Tour V - Naturjuwel Almtal mit Grünberg und Traunsee
- +Genuss: Genusslizenz Almtal (einlösbar in einer Vielzahl an Partnerbetrieben)
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 long distance trail links these hotspots in a never seen before, comprehensive way. Discover lush Alpine meadows, fairy-tale forests and invigorating waters in a cultural landscape of outstanding authenticity.
The course of your hiking tour:
Day 1: Individual arrival in Ebensee.
You will receive your travel documents at your accommodation
Overnight stay in Ebensee
Day 2: Offensee – Lake Almsee – Almtal
~ 17 km, 6 hrs, difference in altitude ascent 695 m / decent 776 m
After breakfast you will be transferred to Lake Offensee. Today’s stage is also part of the European long distance trail E4. Via the Hochpfad trail you cross over to the Almtal and arrive at the pristine Lake Almsee. The Lake is the source for the Alm River and you will follow the course of the river in the coming days. Transfer from Lake Almsee to your accommodation.
Overnight stay in Grünau im Almtal.
Day 3: free day to spend in Grünau
We recommend a walk into the center of Grünau im Almtal. On the path you will come upon a fisher’s hut (FischAlm where you are invited to enjoy a “Steckerlfisch” (grilled fish on a stick), from local river fish.
Also worth visiting is the “Wildtierpark Cumberland” (animal park). It’s about 4 km from your accommodation and invites for an extensive walk.
Overnight stay in Grünau im Almtal.
Day 4: Grünau im Almtal – Lake Laudachsee – Gmunden
~ 23,5 km, 6-7 hrs, difference in altitude ascent 673 m / descent 775 m
After a short stretch along the river, the S-Trail branches off into the woods towards Lake Laudachsee. From the lake the trail continues to Mount Grünberg, landmark of Gmunden. Here you can choose to take the cable car into town or continue on foot via the hamlet Weyer.
Train journey from Gmunden to Ebensee.
Overnight stay in Ebensee
Day 5: Individual departure
or additional nights
General information:
Daily stages are introductory to moderately difficult, hiking distances 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.
Arrangement
4x
Overnight stay with breakfast in ***inns/hotel
1x
welcome video with explanations and information that you need for the tour
1x
Genusslizenz (culinary licence) voucher worth € 10,--
1x
transfer Ebensee – Lake Offensee
1x
transfer Lake Almsee – Grünau
1x
Tram ticket Gmunden Seebahnhof – Train Station
1x
Train ticket from Gmunden – Ebensee
1x
Hiking map of the Salzkammergut area + detailed routing (1x per room)
1x
S-Trail hiking booklet (1x per room)
1x
Salzkammergut Adventure Card – Reductions on 120 attractions in the region
3x
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
+
Service hotline daily from 8.00 am - 06.00 pm (also on weekends)
Rates per person and arrangement in €:
| 10.05. – 01.07.25 01.09. – 05.10.25 |
01.07. – 01.09.25 | |
|---|---|---|
| ***hotels/inns in double room | 573,00 | 593,00 |
| Supplement half board (minimum 2 course dinner) | 109,00 | 109,00 |
| Supplement for single room | 222,00 | 222,00 |
| Day of arrival | daily | daily |
Information for arrivals by car:
The parking place does not always situate next to the accommodation but on a public parking place. (Possibly costs have to be paid on spot)
Informationen
For environmental reasons, we recommend arriving and departing by public transport (train/bus). We are happy to help you organise your train journey within Austria. Talk to us!
"A tree for your booking" – Cooperation project with Austrian Federal Forests
For every bike or hiking tour in the region booked with us, a tree is planted in the Weißenbach valley – near Bad Ischl. With this campaign we want to generate awareness for climate-friendly travel and take responsibility for a world worth living in.
Salzkammergut BergeSeen Trail
he 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 long distance trail links these hotspots in a never seen before, comprehensive way. Discover lush Alpine meadows, fairy-tale forests and invigorating waters in a cultural landscape of outstanding authenticity.
Level of difficulty
Daily stages with up to 400 metres ascent - Ø 3-6 hours walking time - easy terrain: Paths without major obstacles, suitable for families.