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Mountains & Lakes Trail "The pleasure wide hiking trail from lake to lake" - Part III

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Oberösterreich, Österreich

June 1st - September 15th, 2025

Tour III – World heritage tour with the Goiserer hut in Bad Goisern and Gosau
3 lakes / 3 summits
+ Delicious Discoveries: products from the Alm hut Rossalm
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.
 
This tour follows the first stages of the S-Trail from Lake Traunsee to Lake Attersee and leads into the magnificent “Höllengebirge” mountain range. With overnight stay at two mountain lodges!

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.
  • 5 nights
services
  • 5 x Overnight stay with breakfast (4 x ***inns/hotel, 1 x in hut – double rooms or communal bunks, hut sleeping bags 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: beginnig 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)
Catering
  • Breakfast
itinerary

Routing:

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

Overnight stay in Bad Goisern
 
2nd 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!)
 
3rd day: Goisererhütte – Gosau
~ 22 km, 7-8 hrs, difference in altitude á 950 m / â 1771 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.
 
4th day: Gosau – Hallstatt
~ 16,5 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 Ross Alm 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.
 
5th day: Hallstatt – Bad Goisern
~11 km, 3 hrs, difference in altitude á 131 m / â 156 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
 
6th day: Individual departure or additional nights

possible date of arrival

daily

from price
  • € 585,00 per person
  • bookable from 1 person
Travel period (01.06.2025 - 15.10.2025)
From to
01.06.2025, to 15.10.2025

non-binding inquiry

Rates per person and arrangement in €:

01.06. – 01.07.25
01.09. – 15.10.25
 
***hotels/inns in double room (communal bunks in the huts)   585,--
Supplement half board   165,--
Supplement single room   165,--
   
Additional night double room with breakfast   72,--
Additional night double room in Hallstatt with breakfast   82,--
Additional night supplement for half board   25,--
Additional night supplement for single room   22,--
   
01.07. – 01.09.25
 
***hotels/inns in double room (communal bunks in the huts)   595,--
Supplement half board   165,--
Supplement single room   165,--
   
Additional night double room with breakfast   72,--
Additional night double room in Hallstatt with breakfast   82,--
Additional night supplement for half board   25,--
Additional night supplement for single room   22,--

Arrival day   daily
Local tax is extra to pay on spot in each accommodation (from € 1,-- to € 4,-- 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
  • 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:
Free parking available at the starting hotel.
 
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).

  • Suitable for friends
  • Suitable for couples

We recommend a cancellation insurance.

The terms and conditions of Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH in the currently valid version apply.

conditions of travel

Contact


Mountains & Lakes Trail "The pleasure wide hiking trail from lake to lake" - Part III
Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH
Götzstraße 12
4820 Bad Ischl

Phone +43 6132 24000-0
E-Mail wandern@salzkammergut.co.at
Web www.salzkammergut.co.at
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