Self-Guided Walking in Austria's Lake District

Enjoy well-marked routes with stunning lake views every day

Self-Guided Walking in Austria's Lake District

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Trip Fee

$ 1.925

Single Room Difference

$ 704

Date

03 - 10 May 2026

Trip Information

The Austrian Lakes area offers a glorious mix of spectacular views, forest trails, picture-perfect villages and swimming opportunities galore! The walks are relaxed, following mainly well-marked routes, with stunning lake views every day. Every stop brings new discoveries such as St Wolfgang's antique cog railway, the summit of Schafberg and Mozart's museum in St. Gilgen.

Activity Areas

Self-Guided Walking
Walking & Trekking
Walking & Trekking
Walking & Trekking
Walking & Trekking
Walking & Trekking
Walking & Trekking
Walking & Trekking
Walking & Trekking
Walking & Trekking
Walking & Trekking

Region & Country & City

Europe: Austria

Included in the Price


- All breakfasts and dinner on first night
- All accommodation (see accommodation section)
- Route notes and maps

Not Included In The Price


- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request) - compulsory single supplement
- Visas or vaccinations

Accommodation Information


- 7 nights in a 4 star hotel, all rooms en suite
- 5 days centre based walking
- Choice of walks each day
- Managed by your local Headwater-appointed agent
- Self-guided holiday. Min age 12 yrs

Map

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Bad Ischl

Arrive at your 4 star hotel in Bad Ischl. A typical itinerary is shown below, although you're free to pick and choose your walking each day as there are numerous options available Staying at Hotel Goldener Ochs for 7 nights.

Day 2 Kolowratshohe or Jainzenberg

Two circular walk options direct from your hotel; one to Kolowratshohe, a lesser-known peak above Bad Ischl, with spectacular views and the added bonus of a mountain restaurant at Hoisenrad. Or, a picturesque walk to the summit of Jainzenberg, rising directly behind the Kaiserpark and the Kaiservilla. Staying at Hotel Goldener Ochs. Optional walk to Jainzenberg: 4hr, distance 11km/7mi.Premium Hotel

Day 3 Vormauerstein or Schwarzensee

Hop on a local bus to Wolfgangsee, with the option of walking up to the Vormauerstein and the breath taking views of the Schafberg and the Lake Attersee. Picnic on the shores of Monichsee. Alternatively, a leisurely route up to the stunning Schwarzensee for lunch at one of the restaurants and lake views. This option gives you more time to visit the charming village of St Wolfgang. Staying at Hotel Goldener Ochs. Optional walk to Schwarzensee: 2.5hrs, distance 9km/5.5mi

Day 4 Hallstatt Walk

Today visit the spectacular alpine village of Hallstatt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest village in Austria. Take the panoramic funicular railway up the mountain and visit the historical salt mine. Use the ferry to cross the lake and follow a beautiful walk to Bad Goisern before returning to Bad Ischl by train. Staying at Hotel Goldener Ochs. Optional shorter walk: 3hrs, distance 8km/5mi.

Day 5 Free day

A bus ride brings you to the delightful village of St Gilgen. A thriving lace-making centre in the 1700s, today St Gilgen is a delightful village with a busy waterfront, lined with restaurants. Mozart's mother was born here and you can visit her house, which now includes a small museum. Or go by bus to explore the fairytale city of Salzburg, or the train and tram to the pottery town of Gmunden to visit the ceramic factories or the impressive Schloss Ort. Staying at Hotel Goldener Ochs.

Day 6 Katrin

Walk (2km) or take the cable car from Bad Ischl and visit the three summits of Katrin, Hainzen and Elferkogel. Sure footedness is required, but from the peaks you are rewarded with an incredible 360° panorama as far as the snow-capped Dachsteins. Sit and take in the superb vistas from the two restaurants at the top cable car station. Staying at Hotel Goldener Ochs. Optional shorter walk: 5.5hrs, distance 15km/9.5mi

Day 7 Gschwendt

Today take the bus to Strobl, then you have a choice to head off on a low level lakeside walk, with views across Wolfgangsee to St Wolfgang and the Schafberg. Stroll through the Blinklingmoos nature reserve and on to a lakeside beach at Wassbad before heading to Gschwendt. The longer, more challenging route also takes you to Gschwendt but comes with some stiff climbs and descents and even more spectacular views of the lake and the Schafberg, Rinnkogel and Sparber mountains.

Day 8 Leave Bad Ischl

Your trip ends in Bad Ischl. Premium Hotel

Travel Dates

03 - 10 May 2026 $ 1.925

04 - 11 May 2026 $ 1.925

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