- Mountains, lakes, rivers & Mozart -
From border to border you follow the St. Jacob’s pilgrims’ trail on this walking holiday through Salzburg’s foothills of the Alps, Bavarian Rupertiwinkl and past impressive mountain scenery into the Tyrol. Salzburg with its long clerical history of Archbishops still welcomes pilgrims most cordially. Visit historic churches, walk through beautiful countryside and impressive trails and find your inner tranquillity.
About the route
The walking tours are easy with two longer segments to master. However these can be shortened by bus, if required. Mainly asphalted roads, forest paths and mountain trails. You walk in valleys therefore only little change of altitudes.
You arrive at the first hotel on your journey. Upon arrival you can take your time to explore your surroundings.
Hotel (example): Hotel Walkner
Transfer to the border in Oberofen on Irrsee, where the St. Jacob’s trail through Salzburg commences. Walk past green hills down to lake Wallersee and through a nature reserve to Eugendorf.
Walking: approx. 6 hours
Distance: ca. 23km
+340m / -360m
Hotel (example): Hotel Santner
See the mountains in the distance which you will pass during the next few days. Walk into Salzburg, a city with unsurpassed cultural and clerical heritage, little alleys and magnificent sights. You must have a taste of the famous ‘Salzburger Nockerl’, a light and delicious dessert. Pilgrim’s church Maria Plain overlooks the whole city and is well worth a detour.
Walking: approx. 4 hours
Distance: ca. 13km
+130m / -250m
Hotel (example): Hotel Ganslhof
Across the city to Untersberg massif. At Schloss Marzoll you cross the German border and enter the lovely country Rupertiwinkl. The day ends in the Bavarian salt mining town of Bad Reichenhall. Visit the new thermal spa.
Walking: approx. 5½ hours
Distance: ca. 17km
+190m / -140m
Hotel (example): Bergfried & Schönblick
Follow the river Saalach back into Salzburg county. Past lake Saalachsee you penetrate into stunning mountain scenery and through the wild and idyllic Saalach valley.
Walking: approx. 5½ hours
Distance: ca. 18km
+180m / -140m
Hotel (example): Kirchenwirt
Continue along the Saalach to the widening valley around Lofer. This mountain village was able to preserve much of its quaintness and original charm. Surrounded by the steep mountain ridges ‘Loferer Steinberge’ you ascend to the Strub pass and continue on your way to the Tyrol.
Walking: approx. 6 hours
Distance: ca. 21km
+380m / -160m
Hotel (example): Tiroler Adler
Past lake Pillersee with its glittering waters and St. Jacob´s church on to the route to St Johann in Tirol. Enjoy the prospect of a hike with views of the Alps of Kitzbühel and the crags of the mountain range Wilder Kaiser.
Walking: approx. 4-6 hours
Distance: ca. 26km
+320m / -450m
Hotel (example): Sporthotel Austria
This tour is now over. During the morning you check out from the hotel. It is possible to book extra nights after the tour if you prefer.
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.
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On this tour you will be accommodated in 3-star hotels and country hotels with breakfast included.
In the itinerary you can see some examples of the hotels we use on this tour. Notice that the hotels are examples and you may end up staying in different hotels. It depends on availability when you book the tour.
Breakfast is included every day. It is easy to find lunch in the small villages before the walks and you will have plenty of choices for dinner in the many restaurants.
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.
You will recieve the following documentation
Upon booking
You recieve practical information about the tour in a digital format
One month before arrival
You recieve your hotel list and your voucher (hotel list is often supplied upon booking)
Upon arrival
You recieve the welcome package which contains the printed version of the road book, luggage tags, local specific vouchers and if you have rented bikes then they will also be delivered and fitted at the first hotel.
This tour has difficulty grade 2.
Grade 2
Easier walking at reasonable good paths. The walking time will be 4-6 hours usually in hilly terrain. Every one in good health and a normal physical fitness can participate. Luggage is mostly transported and you only go with a lighter backpack. Requires good footwear such as trekking shoes or hiking boots.
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Here you can get an overview of the entire route and the elevation profile for each day. The data shows the data from the GPX-files related to the tour. Notice that the routes are sometimes updated, which means that there might be small variations.
Colors
Blue routes: The route as normal
Red routes: Variations/options (such as shortened or extended routes)
It can be hard to plan your trip according to the weather, but to give an idea of the local climate, you can see the data below:
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