Austrian Lake District Walking Holiday

Fly to Munich & transfer to Bad Ischl

Depart for your flight to Munich. Upon arrival, you will be met by our local representative and transferred across the border to Austria towards your hotel in Bad Ischl.

At leisure

Bad Ischl is a spa town, which is known as a gateway to the Alpine lakes and mountains of the Salzkammergut region. It is brimming with quaint streets, stunning villas and picturesque buildings for you to explore.  You will have the remainder of the day at leisure to settle in to your new surroundings.

Accommodation

Overnight

3 star hotel in Bad Ischl (7 nights)

Walking tour of the area of Bad Ischl

Full Day

Enjoy a full day walking tour of the area of Bad Ischl with your qualified walking guide with a packed lunch included. Saunter through the green valleys and lush forests overlooking this charming spa town and enjoy stunning views of the valleys.

Leisurely route: Distance: 8km / Incline: 250m

Moderate route: Distance: 12km / Incline: 400 m

Full day guided walking tour

Full day

Enjoy a full day guided walking tour of the Lake Wolfgangsee and surrounding areas. Lake Wolfgangsee sits at the bottom of lush green valleys and is surrounded by quaint towns and lavish summer homes. A packed lunch is included which you will enjoy along the way.

Leisurely route: Distance: 9km / Incline: 250m

Moderate route: Distance: 15km / Incline: 500 m

Full day walking tour

Depart your hotel for a full day scenic walking tour of Lake Gosausee with its world famous rocky back-drop, where you can enjoy natural beauty at its best. A packed lunch will be included. 

Leisurely route: Distance: 10km / Incline: 300m

Moderate route: Distance: 13km / Incline: 400 m

Free time at leisure

Full day

You will have a full day to relax and rejuvenate in Bad Ischl. If you would like to do some optional sightseeing or shopping, your local guide will be on hand to suggest activities to suit your interest.

Full day walking tour

Full Day

Depart your hotel for a full day walking tour of Lake Fuschlsee and surrounding areas. Sparkling emerald green in the sunshine Lake Fuschlsee offers beautiful views and panoramas.

Leisurely route: Distance: 12km / Incline: 100m

Moderate route: Distance: 15km / Incline: 500 m

Full day walking tour

Full Day

Today we drive across a mountain pass over to the Styrian Part of the Lake District.
The quaint little towns Bad Ausee and Altaussee are the geographical centre of Austria and surrounded by a fantastic landscape.
Walking along Lake Aussee, a dark blue crystal clear mountain lake, we can admire the rocky peaks of Totes Gebirge (dead mountains).
On a historical Salt-trail we walk up to the pastures and enjoy alpine snacks at the huts.
Cultural tradition, alpinism and the history of the mountain salt have always been important for the Ausseer Land. 

Leisurely route: Distance: 12km / Incline: 350m

Challenging: Distance: 15km / Incline: 850m

Munich city tour

Full day

Say goodbye to Austria as you depart your hotel and head towards Munich Airport. En route, you will enjoy a half day guided city tour of Munich with your local guide. Munich, Bavaria’s capital, is home to centuries-old buildings and numerous museums. The city is known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration and its beer halls, including the famed Hofbräuhaus, founded in 1589.

Return home

Evening

You will return home in the evening following your memorable week walking around some of Austria's most stunning scenery.