Ten Lakes Trekking Tour

Explore the 10 lakes of the Salzkammergut region

During this varied hiking tour, you'll traverse steep cliffs, gentle hills, and thriving vineyards. The landscape is dotted with picturesque hamlets, and in addition to the renowned wines, you can savour delectable apricot delicacies, which are among the region's outstanding specialities.

This trekking tour promises an incredible experience in Austria. Over eight delightful days, you'll encounter a wide range of highlights, explore charming locales, and immerse yourself in the unique way of life in the Salzkammergut region. Additionally, the hiking trails offer spectacular vistas.

You'll witness rugged peaks juxtaposed with lush, forest-covered hills, often concealing serene mountain lakes. Don't forget to pause and take in the breathtaking landscapes and pristine nature surrounding you. Our trekking route takes you from the western to the eastern part of the Austrian Salzkammergut, and along the way, you'll encounter ten more or less famous lakes, including Lake Wolfgangsee, Lake Mondsee, Lake Irrsee, and Lake Fuschlsee, all contributing to this incredible journey.

As you explore, make sure to stop at some of the region's most renowned highlights, such as the 'White Horse Inn' in St. Wolfgang, the Imperial summer residence in Bad Ischl, and the picturesque village of Hallstatt, often called the 'most beautiful place on a lake.' Additionally, a special excursion will introduce you to the charming Ausseerland, a hidden gem in the Salzkammergut where time seems to pass more slowly than anywhere else.

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Details about the trekking holiday around the Ten Lakes of Salzkammergut

The Fuschlsee serves as the starting point of this tour and here there is the first opportunity for a refreshing swim. Enjoy the cultural and scenic attractions of the region such as the Wartenfels ruins, the Blinklingmoos nature reserve and the Koppenbrüller cave.

The highlights of this trekking holiday at a glance:

  • Picturebook hiking: The Salzkammergut has it all - did you know that there is over 4,100km of marked hiking trails here? You are spoiled for choice, but everything is well-planned. The paths are lined with impressive mountain panoramas and fascinating nature.

  • Beautiful peaks: Schafberg or Schober? You can go up high because the hiking routes to the peaks of the region are simply too beautiful.

  • Glittering lakes: Mondsee, Attersee, Irrsee, Wolfgangsee, Hallstättersee etc. await.

  • Discover the highlights: Take the ferry to the world-famous Hallstatt, which impresses with culture and tradition between mountain and lake. From the oldest salt mine to the extraordinary Bad Aussee. Bad Ischl or St. Wolfgang await you with an equally charming flair.

Worth knowing about the trekking tour in the Ten Lakes region

The stages should not be underestimated in terms of length, because in addition to two shorter tours of ten and 15 km, the others are 19 to 22km. Depending on the length, you should plan 4 to 6 hours of hiking time each day. On two days, your legs are allowed to rest briefly on a ferry ride.

Route summary

You mainly walk along lakes and across alpine pastures. Several low summits offer scenic views and therefore you should be surefooted. A good fitness level for ascents and longer walking stages of up to 6 hours are required.

This tour has been graded as Challenging. Find out more about our walking holiday difficulty levels.

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Tour information
Challenging
  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Self-Guided
  • Luggage transfers included
  • Total walking distance: approx. 106 km
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Itinerary

Step by step you climb to the ruin Wartenfels with beautiful views of the lakes Mondsee and Irrsee. If you want, you can also climb Schober peak. From here, you get a magnificent panoramic view of the lakes and mountains in the Salzkammergut region.

ca. 4 to 5,5 hours
10 km
350 m
550 m

In the morning you go by bus to Unterach at lake Attersee. From there you follow the lakeside walk and through the Burggrabenklamm up to alpine pastures to idyllic lake Schwarzensee. Stop for some homemade pastries at Lore’s cabin on the lake. Continue downhill to lake Wolfgangsee.

ca. 5 hours
15 km
400 m
350 m

Along the lake through the natural reserve Blinklingmoos with views across the lake onto St. Wolfgang and the remarkable peaks of the Schafberg mountain. After that, you follow the gushing waters of river Ischl and on the Sissi trail to tiny lake Nussensee close to the Imperial summer residence Bad Ischl.

ca. 5,5 hours
19 km
200 m
250 m

Along the historic brine pipeline trail you walk into Rettenbach valley and up to alpine pasture Blaa alp at the foot of the Loser massif into the Ausseerland.

ca. 5,5 hours
19 km
450 m
200 m

Along the river banks of the Traun, the path leads to the traditional summer holiday place Bad Aussee and then through the wild and idyllic Koppental valley where you can visit the Koppenbrueller caves. Take the boat to the world heritage town Hallstatt with its many sights.

ca. 5,5 to 6 hours
22 km
200 m
400 m

Take the boat across Lake Hallstätter See and follow the east bank to Bad Goisern. Along the brine pipeline trail you walk to Bad Ischl, then by bus to Fuschl on lake Fuschl.

ca. 5,5 to 6 hours
21 km
100 m
150 m

Route information

You mainly walk along lakes and across alpine pastures. Several low summits offer scenic views and therefore you should be surefooted. A good fitness level for ascents and longer walking stages of up to 6 hours are required.

Prices and dates

Prices are per person in GBP and exclude flights. All bookings are ABTA-protected.

Price calculation and check availability: Ten Lakes Trekking in the Salzkammergut

Place of arrival: Fuschl am See
  Season 1
11.05.2024 - 26.05.2024
16.09.2024 - 06.10.2024

Daily (except Fridays)
Season 2
27.05.2024 - 16.06.2024
02.09.2024 - 15.09.2024

Daily (except Fridays)
Season 3
17.06.2024 - 01.09.2024

Daily (except Fridays)
Ten Lakes Trekking Tour, AT-SKWFU-08X
Base price
879.00
939.00
1,019.00
Single room surcharge 229.00 229.00 229.00

Hotel information: You will stay in beautiful 3*** hotels and inns.

Season 1
May 11, 2024 - May 26, 2024
Sep 16, 2024 - Oct 6, 2024
Daily (except Fridays)
Season 2
May 27, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024
Sep 2, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024
Daily (except Fridays)
Season 3
Jun 17, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024
Daily (except Fridays)
Ten Lakes Trekking Tour, AT-SKWFU-08X
Base price
Single room surcharge
879.00
229.00
939.00
229.00
1,019.00
229.00

Hotel information: You will stay in beautiful 3*** hotels and inns.

Season 1
May 11, 2024 - May 26, 2024
Sep 16, 2024 - Oct 6, 2024
Season 2
May 27, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024
Sep 2, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024
Season 3
Jun 17, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024
Fuschl am See
Double room p.p
Single room surcharge
Wolfgangsee
Double room p.p
Single room surcharge
Bad Ischl
Double room p.p
Single room surcharge
Hallstatt
Double room p.p
Single room surcharge
89.00
29.00
69.00
35.00
79.00
39.00
79.00
39.00
99.00
29.00
69.00
35.00
89.00
39.00
89.00
39.00
99.00
29.00
79.00
35.00
99.00
39.00
99.00
39.00
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Fuschl am See
  Season 1
May 11, 2024 - May 26, 2024
Sep 16, 2024 - Oct 6, 2024

Daily (except Fridays)
Season 2
May 27, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024
Sep 2, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024

Daily (except Fridays)
Season 3
Jun 17, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024

Daily (except Fridays)
Fuschl am See
Double room p.p 89.00 99.00 99.00
Single room surcharge 29.00 29.00 29.00
Wolfgangsee
Double room p.p 69.00 69.00 79.00
Single room surcharge 35.00 35.00 35.00
Bad Ischl
Double room p.p 79.00 89.00 99.00
Single room surcharge 39.00 39.00 39.00
Hallstatt
Double room p.p 79.00 89.00 99.00
Single room surcharge 39.00 39.00 39.00
Prices per person in GBP

Included services and travel information

Services

Included:

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Boat trip on lake Wolfgangsee and lake Hallstätter See
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

 

Optional:

  • Transfer from/to airport/station Salzburg upon request.
Information

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

  • By train to Salzburg and by bus to Fuschl am See (approx. 40 min). Or by train to Bad Ischl and approx. 1 hr to Fuschl. Only a few minutes' walk to the hotel.
  • Salzburg or Munich airports.
  • Parking: partly public car park, approx. EUR 10 per day, no reservation required.

Important information:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Bus rides (Mondsee – Unterach, Gosausee – Hallstatt, Bad Ischl – Fuschl), approx. EUR 10 per person
Sample hotel list

This is a sample hotel list. Hotels will be booked depending on availability.

Fuschl am See

Garni Haus Sonnleitn 4****

www.sonnleitn-fuschl.at

Lake Mondsee

Landhaus Meingast

www.landhausmeingast.at

Lake Wolfgangsee

Hotel Aberseehof 3***S

www.aberseehof.at

Bad Ischl

Hotel Goldenes Schiff 4****

www.goldenes-schiff.at

Altaussee

Gasthof zum Hirschen 4****

www.hirschen-altaussee.at

Hallstatt

Gasthof Grüner Anger 3***

www.anger.hallstatt.net

 

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