The route
We recommend that children are at least 8 years old on this tour and that all participants have a good basic fitness level. In addition, we recommend that children can easily hike for a few hours at a time and have some hiking experience. The hikes are along hiking trails and forest paths. The trails are good and offer great views of the mountains and Lake Wolfgangsee.
Easy cancellation up to 35 days before departure
This tour is covered by our special easy cancellation policy up to 35 days before departure.
Itinerary
After arriving at picturesque Lake Wolfgangsee, you’ll have time to discover the surroundings and enjoy a relaxing walk along the lakeshore. You may also choose to ride Austria’s steepest cog railway up the Schafberg, where magnificent views across the mountains and lakes of the Salzkammergut await.
Hotel (example): Aberseehof
Starting from the shores of Lake Wolfgangsee, you’ll climb towards the first alpine pasture and the Kleefeld wildlife park. Here, you may spot a variety of animals, including roe deer, red deer and ibex. There is also a playground for anyone with energy to spare.
The route continues around the far side of the Sparber mountain to Schartenalm, an idyllic alpine pasture surrounded by dramatic rocky peaks. On the return walk, you’ll pass a traditional Austrian restaurant where you can enjoy game specialities from its own wildlife farm while admiring magnificent views towards St. Wolfgang.
Hotel (example): Aberseehof
Today’s walk takes you into the beautiful alpine landscape of the Osterhorn mountains. From St. Gilgen, known as the “Mozart village”, you’ll ride the cable car up to the Zwölferhorn. At the top, magnificent views unfold across Lake Wolfgangsee and towards the distant glaciers.
You’ll then follow a scenic panoramic trail past a thundering waterfall and through peaceful forests to Genneralm. Here, you’ll spend two nights in a welcoming mountain hut, surrounded by green alpine meadows and an impressive circle of peaks.
Hotel (example): Posch´n Hütte
Today can be as relaxing or as active as you wish. You may choose to stay at Genneralm and experience everyday alpine life among grazing cows while learning how the local cheese is made. Alternatively, set out on a walk to explore some of the surrounding mountain pastures. Those looking for an extra challenge can climb to a scenic viewpoint.
In the evening, you can look forward to a hearty pan of traditional Kasnockn, prepared with homemade alpine cheese.
Hotel (example): Posch´n Hütte
Today’s walk leads through a peaceful high valley dotted with small alpine huts and surrounded by impressive mountain slopes. The trail winds past dramatic gorges and across pastures where herds of cows graze along the way. Your destination is the heart of the Postalm region, where you’ll spend the next two nights in another traditional mountain hut.
Hotel (example): Huberhütte
Today offers plenty of possibilities. Follow the scenic Almblumenweg, enjoy an extended circuit through the alpine pastures or climb one of the surrounding peaks—the choice is yours.
A visit to the dairymaid at the Labenberg hut is highly recommended, where you can look inside the traditional cheese dairy and enjoy a hearty local meal. Other highlights include the historic Postalm hut and the charming Postalm Chapel, which was built in honour of Empress Sissi.
Hotel (example): Huberhütte
For the final stage of your walking holiday, you can follow a beautiful trail down to Lake Wolfgangsee and today’s destination. Alternatively, use your Salzkammergut Card to visit one of the area’s attractions and travel to the lake by bus.
Once there, you’ll have plenty to choose from. Take a boat trip across the lake, ride the cog railway up the Schafberg, spend time at the Abarena children’s adventure park or enjoy a thrilling trip on the summer toboggan run. These are just a few of the many ways to round off your holiday.
Hotel (example): Aberseehof
Now the journey is over. You will leave the hotel during the morning. It is possible to arrange extra nights at the last hotel of the tour. Please contact us if you would like this.
Pictures from the trip
Prices and dates
The price includes
ACCOMMODATION
- 3 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels by Lake Wolfgangsee
- 4 nights in cosy alpine huts (in private rooms)
FOOD & DRINKS
- Breakfast every day
- 1 dinner with “Kasnockn” (cheese noodles) in Genneralm
HIKING & EXPERIENCES
- 4 days of hiking (approximately 59 km in total)
- Welcome meeting
- Detailed descriptions of the carefully selected routes (route maps, route descriptions, information about relevant tourist attractions, and important phone numbers – in English)
- Salzkammergut Erlebnis Card with various discounts in the area (for example cable cars, boat trips, the Schafbergbahn, and much more)
- Access to the route in our GPS app, which also works offline (one access per person)
- Possibility of GPX files for use in your own GPS
TRANSPORT
- Luggage transport between the accommodations
- Ticket for the cable car on day 3 – Zwölferhorn
OTHER
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
GENERAL
- Transport to/from Austria
- Handling fee (€ 25)
- Travel insurance
REQUIRED AND PAID LOCALLY
- Possible tourist taxes at the hotels
- Local buses (Wolfgangsee – St. Gilgen, Wolfgangsee – Strobl), approximately €7 per person
OPTIONAL
The following can be selected in the booking form, when you book the tour.
- Transfer from/to Salzburg Airport
Use the button "Calculate price" on this page to see what the tour will cost with your wanted inclusions.
PARKING
It is possible to park at the first hotel or nearby. Parking cannot be reserved in advance and must be arranged directly with the hotel (expect a cost of approximately €10–20 per day).
Practical information
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill out any forms. Here’s how:
- Click on the "Calculate Price" button (you’ll find it in the "Dates and Prices" section) – this will take you to the first pages of the booking form
- Select your preferred date, number of people, room distribution, any extra nights, and any available add-ons you may want
- See the price
Get a quote
If you would like a flight included, or changes made to the trip, you can request a customized offer by clicking the "Get Quote" button at the top of the page. Remember to describe in detail what changes you would like.
The booking process
When you book the trip, we will begin booking hotels and arranging all the practical aspects of your tour. This process typically takes 5–8 working days, but in some cases it may take longer for certain bookings. If you arrange your own transportation, we recommend waiting until we have confirmed your booking before making any arrangements.
Dates
If you can select a date in the trip calendar (in the booking form), then this is a possible start date. We regularly update our trips with sold-out dates; these dates will then appear in red/grey and cannot be selected.
Flights to Salzburg are not included in the price of the trip. We recommend that you find the flights yourself, for example via www.momondo.dk.
We recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your journey before arranging transport.
Here's how it works:
- You book the journey with us
- We confirm your journey
- You arrange your transport
Get a quote
If you need us to organise your flight for you, you can request a quote for the trip including flights. It often takes about two days to get a quote. Please note that we charge a handling fee of DKK 350 per ticket, which means you'll get the flight cheaper by booking it yourself.
From Salzburg to Wolfgangsee
From Salzburg Airport
From Salzburg Airport to the main railway station, buses run every 15-20 minutes. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes.
Upon arrival at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
After arriving at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, walk to the bus station (directly in front of the entrance hall).
From here, take public bus no. 150 to Abersee (towards Bad Ischl): journey time approx. 50 minutes.
If your first hotel is in St. Wolfgang or Strobl, then continue by bus to Strobl bus station: journey time approx. 1 hour (from Salzburg).
To reach St. Wolfgang, change buses in Strobl to no. 546 to St. Wolfgang: Total journey time from Salzburg approx. 1.5 hours.
Private transfer
It is possible to book a private transfer from Salzburg Airport or train station to the first hotel.
It is also possible to book a return transfer after the trip.
This can be selected on the booking page.
On this trip you'll stay in a 3-star hotel or guest house by Lake Wolfgangsee and in mountain cabins in the mountains. Please note that you have your own rooms in the mountain huts (not dormitories), but shower/toilet is shared.
In the itinerary you can see examples of the hotels we use most often on this journey. If the hotels are not available when you book your trip, we will book hotels of similar quality.
Breakfast is included every day. We have also included an evening meal (Kasnockn - cheese dish) and a piece of delicious Austrian pastry during the tour. It is possible to buy dinner in the mountain huts and at Wolfgangsee there are several places to choose from.
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.
On this tour, you will receive the following documents:
Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.
One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.
Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags and specific local vouchers. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.
This journey has difficulty level 2
Grade 2
Easy hiking on reasonably good trails. The day walks will last 4-6 hours in hilly terrain. Anyone in good physical condition can participate. Your luggage will be transported and you only carry a light daypack. Requires comfortable footwear such as trekking shoes or hiking boots.
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On this journey there is a discount for children and people sharing a room with "two fully paying adults". The amount of discount depends on age; thus:
Children under 5.99 years: free
Children between 6 and 11.99 years: 50% discount
Children between 12 - 14.99 years: 25% discount
People from 15 years and up: 10% discount
Example 1
You are 2 adults and 1 child. Here it's very simple because you're staying in the same room. The child gets a discount compared to the prices above.
Example 2
You are 2 adults and 2 children (aged 5 and 13). Here you have two options. If you want to stay in two double rooms, it will be full price for all participants. If you want to stay in the same room (e.g. a family room), then both children will get a discount (free and 25% discount respectively).
Example 3
You are 2 adults and 3 children (age: 7, 13 and 15). In this case, you will probably need two double rooms where the youngest child sleeps with the parents. Therefore, there will only be a discount for the youngest child aged 7, who will receive a 50% discount.
Example 4
You are 3 adults who want to sleep in the same double room. The extra adult will receive a 10% discount.
Please note
It is important that you understand that it is your own responsibility when you choose to bring children on the tours. You should check the descriptions of the difficulty levels and decide whether the specific tour is suitable for your child.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
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Bering Travel partners with Growing Trees Network, which has been planting trees in Kenya since 2020 in collaboration with Seniorer uden Grænser (Seniors Without Borders). The trees are planted with small-scale local farmers in the Mount Kenya region, as well as at schools, where the fruit helps supplement students’ diets and is incorporated into their learning.
The trees are planted using the shamba method – a sustainable approach that combines reforestation with agricultural crops. This keeps the soil covered with vegetation throughout the year, helping to prevent nutrient loss and reduce erosion.
The contribution to tree planting comes directly from Bering Travel’s own earnings and is not added to the price of your trip.
This initiative is not intended as a carbon offset for travel, but as a way to make a positive contribution.
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