Gosau Land Train

Comfortable daytrip with the "Gosauer Bummelzug" up the mountains to different huts in Gosau!

The perfect family day out. Enjoy a relaxing trip by the "Bummelzug" up to the Plankensteinalm, Ebenalm, Iglmoosalm or to the Grind Stone Quarrys/Löckernmoos.

There are many hiking trails which begin on these mountain plateaux. Alternatively, you can sit and relax and enjoy home-made food specialities (including chesse and butter made on the farm). There is always plenty of musical entertainment, and the locals can tell you lots of stories and anecdotes which will keep you amused for hours.

Full day visit to the Plankenstein Alm.

Excursion via Lake Gosau through an area of unspoilt countryside and mountain pasture to the Plankensteinalm at 1.600 m. Relax and enjoy refreshments at the mountain hut whilst benefitting from the peace and quiet. Choose whether to go off and explore your surroundings by yourself, or make a hike to the "Wildereransitz" (takes about 20 minutes). From here there are magnificent views towards Hallstatt, of Lake Hallstatt and the surrounding mountains.
Depart: 9:30 a.m.
Return: approx. 4:30 p.m.

Half-day tour with escorted hike through an area of high mountain moorland - "Lockernmoos"

Departures every Tuesday  and Saturday from Sport Center in Gosau. Journey through beautiful scenery to approx. 1.400 metres above sea level. Escorted hiking tour available from here to the gritstone quarry huts. Pass by the Löckernmoos - a romantic wilderness. This high mountain area of moorland with a small lake is of interest to visitors of all ages. Take a walk around the area either under your own steam or with a mountain guide. Either way you are sure to enjoy impressive views of the surrounding alpine world. The starting point for this easy walk is the grindstone quarry huts. Discover for yourself the unique flora and fauna of the area. Follow the marked trail through the trees, pass the little Löckernsee mountain lake, and soon you will see, right in front of you, the impressive Gosaukamm mountain range. All along the way there are information boards with interesting details on many aspects of local wildlife and vegetation.

Half-day visit to the Iglmoosalm

Kathi, proprietor of the mountain hut, eagerly awaits your arrival at the Iglmoosalm where she will have prepared all sorts of home-made treats. You have 3 hours now to explore the numerous hiking trails.

Half day visit to the Ebenalm

Pass the Lower Lake Gosau and continue up to the Ebenalm.This cosy, rustic mountain hut is the base for your 3 hour visit, and there are plenty of delicious refreshments available. There are lots of fantastic opportunities to go hiking, and afterwards we will make our return to the valley.


For reservations please call the tourist information office on +43 5 95095!


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