Self-guided walking
4 nights,
hotel-to-hotel
Level: 1
Leisurely
Flights
available
12.0Kg CO2e
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The Salzkammergut area is one of the most impressive regions in the heart of Austria. This lake district boasts 76 lakes and a beautiful mountain backdrop. It is also home to some cultural and historical highlights.
On your 4 night self-guided tour you'll enjoy a mix of spectacular scenic views, gentle shoreline routes, wooded forest trails and 'chocolate box' villages. The walks are relaxed, following mainly well-marked routes.
You'll stay in St Wolfgang, renowned for its beautiful 15th century church, the wonderful riverside spa town of Bad Ischl - a favourite summer holiday retreat of Emperor Franz Joseph. Although it's almost 100 years since the emperor was last there, his presence is still felt in the region, and you can explore the Kaiservilla, his former holiday home. A highlight of the trip is a stay in the UNESCO village of Hallstatt.
You stay in unrivalled 4 star luxury, family-run hotels that are calm and relaxing places to spend time, most with 'feel-good' wellness centres, plus high levels of quality and attention to detail.
Arrive at your traditional hotel in St Wolfgang on the shores of Lake Wolfgang.
You stay at Hotel Weisses Rossl.
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The family-led Hotel Weisses Rossl (White Horse Inn) is a legend, made famous by the operetta of the same name by Ralph Benatzky. Now in the 5th generation of the Peter family it is constantly defining itself anew. It has a lakeside position complete with spa area and heated pool in the lake. Each of the rooms in the hotel is unique and has its own style and there is an award-winning restaurant.
Walk up to Lake Schwarzensee and stop for some home-made snacks at one of the cabins. Continue along the Wirer gorge into the valley to Strobl. Take a bus to the Imperial spa town of Bad Ischl.
You stay at Villa Seilern.
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Villa Seilern Vital Resort consists of a classical villa built in 1881 and its modern and stylish annex building and is situated in the scenic spa town of Bad Ischl. The rooms are bright and modern with views of the surrounding mountains.
Salt always has been an important source of income in the Salzkammergut. Walk along the promenade into Kaltenbachau, a site of Imperial amusements such as horse races, picnics and rendezvous, then follow the brine pipeline trail, used to transport salt from Hallstatt to Bad Ischl, as far as Bad Goisern, the gateway to UNESCO heritage Hallstatt . If you want to walk a little higher, you can hike on the spectacular mountain trail of the 'Eternal Wall'.
You stay at Heritage Hotel.
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Heritage Hotel is located in the historic centre of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hallstatt, with striking natural-stone construction, wrought-iron window grilles and an elegant interior. This historic hotel has been carefully renovated, guests can enjoy superb views of the unique countryside. Rooms are all individually furnished with views of either the town or Lake Hallstatt.
Take the train back to Bad Ischl and then follow the romantic Sissi Path to Lake Nussensee and along the River Ischl. Continue through the Blinklingmoos Nature Reserve back to St Wolfgang.
These tour only prices are based on two people sharing. Single supplement from £202.
We can book your flights, protected by ATOL and ABTA. Please ask at time of enquiry.
If you choose a flight inclusive package with us, you will fly into Salzburg airport. We can provide transfers from the airport, please contact us for details and prices.
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Self-guided walking
4 nights,
hotel-to-hotel
Level: 1
Leisurely
Flights
available
12.0Kg CO2e
Navigation App
