--- title: Trailrunning Salzkammergut url: "https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/long-distance-hiking-trail/trailrunning.html" description: In the Salzkammergut there are not only beautiful lakes, but also great trail to run. Trail running is becoming more and more popular and the hiking trails are very suitable for trail running. We have the mountains, beautiful scenery and accommodations to accommodate athletes of all kinds. image: "https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/salzkammergut/0_Sommeraktivit%C3%A4ten/Laufen_Nordic-Walking/PaarlaeuftaufWieseSchafbergMondseeDrachenwand_TVBMondseeIrrseeValentinWeinhaeupl.jpg" date: 2023-10-02 modified: 2024-05-14 --- # Trailrunning Salzkammergut Trail running in the Salzkammergut - Running instead of walking =============================================================== Swap your hiking boots for trail running shoes and explore the Salzkammergut and its mountains at running pace. Open copyright © Salzkammergut Trailrunning - Lukas Schaffenrath Close copyright ![Vor der Kulisse des Schafbergs ist ein Trailrunner auf einer Almwiese unterwegs.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/e/6/csm_SalzkammergutTrailrunning01_c_Lukas_Schaffenrath_02289b1a06.jpg "Salzkammergut Trailrunning - Lukas Schaffenrath") Are you looking for new challenges and want to explore the fantastic scenery of the Salzkammergut on a run? Then you've come to the right place! Literally translated, "trail" means track or path. So as soon as you leave the asphalt as a runner and enter forest, meadow or gravel paths, you become a trail runner. In the Salzkammergut, many varied trails and panoramic paths around the numerous lakes, dirt tracks through idyllic landscapes and mountain paths or ridges over the peaks of the region are waiting to be discovered. The region offers the right running route for every trail running enthusiast, adapted to their individual requirements! We show you the most beautiful trail running routes in the Salzkammergut and have collected professional tips from trail running expert Lukas Schaffenrath! Our top trail routes -------------------- Trail running pro Lukas Schaffenrath shows us the best trails in the region. In recent years, he has tested many varied routes in the Salzkammergut and described them from a trail runner's perspective. We have an overview of the tours and the best tips for all trail running fans! [![Vor der Kulisse von Berggipfeln ist ein kleiner See und viel Wald zu sehen.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/6/csm_SalzkammergutTrailrunning06_c_Lukas_Schaffenrath_efc308dd2d.jpg "Salzkammergut Trailrunning - Lukas Schaffenrath") Top Trails](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/trailrunning/trailrunning-routes.html)Open copyright © Salzkammergut Trailrunning - Lukas Schaffenrath Close copyright [![Ein Team voller Menschen ist bereit für das große Trailrunning Camp. ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/6/csm_Trailrunning_und_Yoga_Camp_6a98b8d14a.png "TrailrunningundYogaCamp_Movetothesky") Trail running & yoga camp ](https://www.austriantrailcamps.com/)Open copyright © TrailrunningundYogaCamp_Movetothesky Close copyright Open copyright © Copyright: DYNAFIT Close copyright ![The picture shows two hikers walking down a narrow path that leads through a mountainous landscape with meadows and forest. Two small, traditional wooden huts can be seen in the distance.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: DYNAFIT") 10-LAKES TRAIL - trail running Salzkammergut **Gosau** Trailrunning Paradise Salzkammergut - 8 days / 7 nights With luggage transfer **Time period:** 01.06.2026 - 15.10.2026 [ From € 839,00 ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/long-distance-hiking-trail/trailrunning/oesterreich-angebot/detail/8432/10-lakes-trail-trail-running-salzkammergut.html) Open copyright © Copyright: the.adventure.bakery I Philipp Reiter Close copyright ![King Dachstein Trail in Filzmoos near Sulzenalm](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: the.adventure.bakery I Philipp Reiter") KING DACHSTEIN TRAIL **Gosau** Trailrunning Paradise Salzkammergut - 6 days / 5 nights With luggage transfer! **Time period:** 25.06.2026 - 03.10.2026 [ From € 849,00 ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/long-distance-hiking-trail/trailrunning/oesterreich-angebot/detail/8293/king-dachstein-trail.html) 1. 2. 3. Trail running events in the Salzkammergut ========================================= Whether it's a 5-kilometre mini-trail, an ambitious half-marathon, a full-distance trail marathon or an ultra-trail over 100 kilometres, the trail events in the Salzkammergut offer a wide variety of distances. [Open copyright © trailrunner_mozart100©mozart100_JasminWalter Close copyright ![Zwei Trailrunner laufen am Berg dem Sonnenaufgang entgegen mit Blick auf den Schafberg](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/5/csm_mozart100_20210905_c_JASMIN_WALTER__WA_5655_5e73256197.jpg "trailrunner_mozart100©mozart100_JasminWalter") The mozart 100](https://www.mozart100.com/) [Open copyright © View of Bad Ischl and the surrounding mountains. Close copyright ![View of the town of Bad Ischl in the Salzkammergut. Mountains, forest and meadows surround the town. A cable car with gondolas leads up a mountain.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/6/csm_Blick_von_der_Katrin_auf_Bad_Ischl__www.badischl.at__Leitner_Daniel_7a8a5d6c9f.jpg "View of Bad Ischl and the surrounding mountains.") Katrin Berglauf](https://www.katrinberglauf.at/bad-ischler-sparkasse-katrinberglauf/) [Open copyright © Voigas©PeterSeebacher Close copyright ![Ein Läufer läuft durch das Ziel](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/1/csm_Voigas17_2021_c_PeterSeebacher-_4__f30bfa14a4.jpg "Voigas©PeterSeebacher") RE/MAX VOIGAS17](https://www.voigas17.at/bad-ischler-remax-voigas17/) [Open copyright © Laeufer am Wolfgangsee©TVBWolfgangsee Close copyright ![Läufer laufen entlang des Wolfgangsees](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/5/csm_L%C3%A4ufer-StGilgen_c_WTG_7158b133f1.jpg "Laeufer am Wolfgangsee©TVBWolfgangsee") Lake Wolfgang Run](http://www.wolfgangseelauf.at/) [Open copyright © Sonnenuntergang vom Schafberg/Himmelspforte©WTG Close copyright ![Die Sonne geht unter und strahlt den Mondsee an. Man sieht den Gasthof Schafberg. ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/b/csm_Schafberg-Himmelspforte-Mondsee-Sonnenuntergang-_c_-WTG_66e62449f9.jpg "Sonnenuntergang vom Schafberg/Himmelspforte©WTG") The Schafberg Trail](https://www.schafbergtrail.at/) [Open copyright © Salzkammergut Trailrunning - Lukas Schaffenrath Close copyright ![Ein Läufer unterwegs im Wald beim Trailrunning.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/b/4/csm_SalzkammergutTrailrunning04_c_Lukas_Schaffenrath_f881a9f775.jpg "Salzkammergut Trailrunning - Lukas Schaffenrath") Fuxnlauf](https://www.fuxnlauf.at/ "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster")