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Trek Salzalpensteig trekking path from Bavaria to Upper Austria
Enjoy stunning views of the Tennengebirge, Dachstein Glacier, Krippenstein, and more throughout the tour.
Explore the historic salt mines in Dürrnberg and Hallstatt, learning about their significance and traditional extraction methods.
Rest and indulge in delicious regional delicacies at charming huts in Abtenau and Annaberg.
Experience awe-inspiring vistas while hiking, including crystal-clear lakes, lush forests, and a scenic boat trip to St. Bartholomä chape.
On this hiking tour from Bavaria to Upper Austria, you literally hike the trail of salt! The regions in and around the Salzkammergut were built on this white gold. On the hiking tour you can expect to see breathtaking mountain ranges, lush green forests and meadows, as well as crystal-clear lakes. Anyone who has always wanted to know how salt was mined in the past will certainly get their money’s worth on this tour.
You will travel on well-marked hiking trails from the beautiful Königssee in Bavaria, through the Tennengebirge mountains, over the Dachstein region to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hallstatt. After a scenic boat trip to the legendary pilgrimage chapel of St. Bartholomä, the salt mines in Dürrnberg and Hallstatt are next on the agenda. Special panoramic views will be your constant companion on this trip!
Start your eight-day hiking holiday in Schönau am Königssee in the Berchtesgadener Land. From there you hike to Bad Dürrnberg, Hallein and Golling. Along the Salzach the paths then lead through the breathtaking Lammeröfen on the Pass Lueg. Finally you arrive in Scheffau, where you can see the Tennengebirge up close. Other idyllic places on the tour plan are Annaberg, Abtenau, Gosau with the Lake Gosausee and Bad Goisern. On the penultimate day of the mountain hiking tour, you can stroll through the world-famous town of Hallstatt. Then let the evening end comfortably before heading home the next day. The trails are good, but require a good basic fitness on some climbs.
On this hiking tour from Bavaria to Upper Austria, you literally hike the trail of salt! The regions in and around the Salzkammergut were built on this white gold. On the hiking tour you can expect to see breathtaking mountain ranges, lush green forests and meadows, as well as crystal-clear lakes. Anyone who has always wanted to know how salt was mined in the past will certainly get their money’s worth on this tour.
You will travel on well-marked hiking trails from the beautiful Königssee in Bavaria, through the Tennengebirge mountains, over the Dachstein region to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hallstatt. After a scenic boat trip to the legendary pilgrimage chapel of St. Bartholomä, the salt mines in Dürrnberg and Hallstatt are next on the agenda. Special panoramic views will be your constant companion on this trip!
Start your eight-day hiking holiday in Schönau am Königssee in the Berchtesgadener Land. From there you hike to Bad Dürrnberg, Hallein and Golling. Along the Salzach the paths then lead through the breathtaking Lammeröfen on the Pass Lueg. Finally you arrive in Scheffau, where you can see the Tennengebirge up close. Other idyllic places on the tour plan are Annaberg, Abtenau, Gosau with the Lake Gosausee and Bad Goisern. On the penultimate day of the mountain hiking tour, you can stroll through the world-famous town of Hallstatt. Then let the evening end comfortably before heading home the next day. The trails are good, but require a good basic fitness on some climbs.
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Salzalpensteig Trek Part 2 Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival to lake Königssee/Berchtesgaden
Settle in into your accommodation at Maishofen to start your journey.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Königssee/Berchtesgaden
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Königssee/Berchtesgaden to Golling
Via Maishofen´s ridgeway you walk to mountain guesthouse Mitterberghof, where the comfortable sun terrace is inviting for a break. Enjoy the wonderful panorama view onto the surrounding mountains. Your way leads you downhill to Thumersbach past the Hubertus chapel and on along lake Zell, where a visit to the lido attracts. Via Mayerhofen and the Steinberg mountail you return to the palace Kammer.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Golling
Distance: 5 to 6 hours, 21 km distance, 650 m ascent, 810 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Golling – Abtenau
By bus from the centre of Maishofen to ‘Sportregion Saalbach’. From Hinterglemm Mitterlengau a beautiful hike leads into the end of the valley. About the Forsthof alp leads the circular route to Saal alp and continue to Lindling alp, via a suspension bridge to the Baumwipfelweg. Return journey by bus to Maishofen.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Abtenau
Distance: 4 to 6 hours, 23 km distance, 720 m ascent, 460 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Abtenau – Annaberg
Journey by bus to Zell am See, your goal is the mountain railway Schmittenbahn. By enclosure you reach the peak of mountain Schmittenhöhe on 1.965m. Enjoy the unique view onto lake Zell as well as an impressing panorama view onto numerous 3.000m peaks. After the visit of Elisabeth chapel you walk down into the valley, first you reach mountain Sonnkogel, then Sonn alp and finally Zell am See. Take your time for a stroll through the city. You return by bus to Maishofen.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Annaberg
Distance: 5 hours, 11 km distance, 510 m ascent, 880 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Annaberg – Gosau
Directly from Kammer palace you enter your ‘royal stage’ onto mountain Schwalbenwand, Maishofen´s local mountain (2,011m). Along varied trails you first walk to the peak in Maishofen, and a little later you can also reach the plateau of mountain Schwalbenwand if you want. It is well worth the effort and you will be rewarded with a unique panoramic view onto the snow-covered peaks of Hohe Tauern, the Steinerne Meer and the local grassy mountains. You return via Kammeregg alp where you recharge your batteries with a glass of cider and a bacon sandwich.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Gosau
Distance: 5 hours, 13 km distance, 990 m ascent, 340 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Gosau – Bad Goisern
A leisurely tour at the end of your hiking week in Maishofen. Follow the young Saalach to Ratzenstein-Höhe on the Stammgäste-Weg. A forested mountain range continues to Neunbrunnen and down to the idyllic Waldsee, on whose banks it is worth resting. Back you hike comfortably across the fields and meadows to Schloss Kammer.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bad Goisern
Distance: 5 to 6 hours, 15 km distance, 860 m ascent, 990 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Circular Walk Hallstatt
A leisurely tour at the end of your hiking week in Maishofen. Follow the young Saalach to Ratzenstein-Höhe on the Stammgäste-Weg. A forested mountain range continues to Neunbrunnen and down to the idyllic Waldsee, on whose banks it is worth resting. Back you hike comfortably across the fields and meadows to Schloss Kammer.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Hallstatt
Distance: 4.5 hours, 13 km distance, 540 m ascent, 520 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Departure or extension
Depart after breakfast.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Salzalpensteig Trek Part 2 Tour Price and Dates
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of rooms that you need.2025 Departures: The departures are available every Saturday and Sunday, from March 24th to September 28th, 2024.
- Single room: from EUR1108*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR929*
Accommodation on Salzalpensteig Trek Part 2 Tour
This tour is based in one hotel. Hotels on this trip is 3-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Salzalpensteig Trek Part 2 Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included, however, you can upgrade to Half Board (add dinners) for an extra charge.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes luggage transfers, however, you will mostly be walking from location to location yourself. The itinerary also includes these transfers:
- 1 cable car ascent Karkogel (approx. mid June – mid September, out of season extra hike which takes approx. 2 hours)
- 1 cable car descent Gosaukamm
- 1 cable car descent Salzbergbahn Hallstatt
- 1 boat ride on Lake Hallstättersee
- Train rides, according to itinerary
Also Included
- Welcome briefing incl. welcome drink (German, English)
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- Service-Hotline
Not included
- Flights and transfers to and from the trailhead
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Transfers to and from the trailhead
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- Return transfer by minibus to Königssee/Berchtesgaden
- How hard is the Salzalpensteig Trek Part 2 Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Austria or Germany?
- Are meals included on the Salzalpensteig Trek Part 2 Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Lake Königssee/Berchtesgaden, Germany to start this tour?
- Is the Salzalpensteig Trek Part 2 Tour in English?
- Can I bring my dog on the Salzalpensteig Trek Part 2 Tour?
- Where does the Salzalpensteig Trek Part 2 Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Austria, Germany?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Austria, Germany?
We rate this tour as a 4 / 5. Scenic and well-maintained hiking trails, several longer ascents require a good basic fitness level and in parts surefootedness. If you like alpine pastures, great views and heights, you will feel right at home and enjoy this tour very much.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts are included, however, you can upgrade to Half Board (add dinners) for an extra charge.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into Salzburg International Airport (SZG). You can also fly into Munich. Then embark on a train journey to Berchtesgaden and then a short ride by bus or taxi to Schönau/Lake Königssee (duration approx. 15 min.).
Yes, the tour description is in English.
Yes, the tour is dog-friendly, however, a notice in advance is required.
The tour ends in Bad Goisern.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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