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Itinerary (Any start date
possible May - mid Oct)
We take you through
some of the prettiest scenery Austria has to offer, using routes that are
suitable for anyone in good health. With our wealth of local knowledge and
endless suggestions for days out we promise you a holiday experience second
to none. The perfect combination of
sightseeing and cycling holiday in the beautiful Austrian Lakes and
Mountains.
Day 1. Transfer from Salzburg airport to Haus Rosenhof,
Ebensee, where you will be greeted by your hosts for the first three days, Dave and Angie.
We will introduce you to this beautiful region and
provide local information and maps, then you will have the opportunity to explore the local area
for yourselves.
Day 2. A walk following the loggers paths will take you up to the beautiful Rindbach waterfall. On route you will pass cool, clear pools of pure mountain water and cross wooden bridges which keep you on the riverside path from which you have some spectacular views over the valley. You can choose to extend your walk by continuing on to lake Offensee.
15-30Km
Day 3. The Feuerkogel mountain is your destination today. Once you reach the plateau, either by following the forest tracks or by taking the cable car, you are rewarded with breathtaking
panoramic views. To the east the land flattens making way for farming communities and vineyards, yet to the south and west soaring mountain peaks fill the skyline. There are numerous circular walks
of varying lengths for you to choose from.
5-25Km
Day 4. Today you will join your next hosts, Larry and Lisa, in Obertraun. The route takes you into
the Imperial spa town of Bad Ischl where you can spend time discovering
culture, coffee & cakes or the therapeutic properties of the salt water spa.
Continue on to Obertraun alongside the magestic Lake
Hallstatt either by train or on foot.
10-25Km
Day 5. Take a
boat trip across Lake Hallstatt to the
historical village of Hallstatt, dating back some 7,000 years. Take the winding mountain path past
the 800 yr old Rudolfsturm look-out tower, now
restaurant. Visit the oldest
salt mine in the world before continuing up the short, steep climb through an
ancient wooded valley. Heading back down to Hallstatt one walks through the Gletschergarten (glacier garden), giant potholes, aqua marine rock pools and waterfalls carved by glaciers from the last ice age.
15-20km
Day 6. Take the cable car up
to the Krippenstein mountain that rises majestically 2100m above the village
of Obertraun and Lake Hallstatt. Opt to spend the morning visiting the
world famous Giant Ice and Mammoth Caves or spend a whole day hiking high up on top of the
Dachstein mountain range. A walkers paradise, alpine flowers,
breathtaking "5 finger" viewing platform, Dachstein glacier views, various routes offering varying degrees of difficulty.
5-20Km
Day 7. Follow the hiking route from Haus Hepi through the forest, across meadows tracking the path of the River Traun as it cuts through the mountains rising high above you. Pause on route at a traditional wooden hut for refreshment and perhaps a
natural foot spa. Arrive in Bad Aussee, a pretty town, steeped in traditions. When you have finished exploring carry on
to Bad Mitterndorf, to meet Paul and
his team, your hosts for the next two days.
25Km
Day 8 . Todays walk takes you
through the village of Obersdorf. This is a themed
Geological trail with interesting information boards along the route passing
through meadows and forest.
18Km
Day 9. Our second walk in this area takes you to the
small mountain lake of Odensee.
You can really get away from it all at this mountain oasis. If you are
lucky, a swim could be in order too.15Km
Day 10. After breakfast we return you to Salzburg airport where we say "Auf Wiedersehen."
On occasions we many need to alter the itinerary in response to local conditions.
The price of this
9 night walking holiday is
745 Euros and 525 Euros for 6 nights, per person sharing a double room.
The price does not include public transport, entrance fees or insurances.
For all enquiries please go to the
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