Holiday at the Hintersee at Hotel Fischerwirt in the Salzkammergut
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Hiking in Salzkammergut
You will get your money's worth on a hiking holiday in Salzkammergut in Austria. Whether you prefer to walk on flat paths in the valley or circular routes around romantic lakes or plan challenging mountain tours in high alpine terrain, the trail network is guaranteed to have the right trail for you
The ideal hiking holiday in Austria
No other country offers such a diverse and varied landscape as Austria. On extended tours through the unique steppe landscape you will experience many unforgettable and breathtaking moments. A hiking holiday in Austria means hiking, enjoying nature and stopping off comfortably in a traditional alpine hut. This is undoubtedly the most beautiful way to discover Austria during your holiday. The extremely charming and fascinating landscape, the impressive mountains and the picturesque lakes make the whole of Austria a very attractive destination for the perfect hiking holiday.
Hiking experience around the Mozart city in Salzkammergut
Relaxation, idyll and pure nature is the name of the game in Salzburger Land. Here you can enjoy artfully, feel heavenly well and - move everything. Austria's scenic diversity makes every hiking holiday the ultimate and unforgettable experience and offers the right hiking offer and package for all hiking enthusiasts among us. Especially in the Salzkammergut, the extensive network of well-marked hiking trails lets you explore the breathtaking beauty of Austria's mountains and brings you to the most beautiful natural wonders of Austria.
The Salzkammergut is uniquely versatile and there are countless trails waiting to be explored. Whether it's easy walks, real hikes, or all-day tours, everyone will find what they are looking for here. In Salzburger Land you can feel the closeness to the mountains and the bond with nature. Grab your hiking backpack, lace up your mountain boots and march off. Most of the hiking starts directly when you leave the hotel, without a long and complicated car journey and annoying search for a parking space. One thing is certain, on a hiking holiday in the Salzkammergut, words become superfluous, because nature speaks for itself.
The most popular hiking trails around the Salzkammergut
Faistenauer Schafberg
Difficulty: easy
Length: 6,3 km
Duration: 02:00 h
Regenspitz
Difficulty: easy
Length: 12 km
Duration: 04:30 h
Gruberhorn
Difficulty: medium
Length: 8 km
Duration: 03:15 h
Gennerhorn
Difficulty: medium
Length: 8,6 km
Duration: 03:40 h
Gruberalm
Difficulty: easy
Length: 5,1 km
Duration: 01:40 h
Feichtenstein
Difficulty: medium
Length: 9,30 km
Duration: 03:30 h
Loibersbacher Höhe
Difficulty: medium
Length: 7,4 km
Duration: 03:00 h
During your holiday, en-route in the Salzkammergut mountains you will experience great day hikes, overnight stays in romantic mountain huts or simple walks in the valley. Once you have experienced hikig in Salzkammrgut you will simply want to keep hiking. Where the peaks call and the alpine pastures blossom, hospitality is particularly highly valued and appreciated. A hiking holiday in Salzkammergut lets you enjoy the summer with all its amenities whilst still being active.
Which hotel in the Salzkammergut is the ideal starting point for a hiking holiday?
If you want to enjoy not only altitude but also genuine moments of nature during your hiking holiday, the Naturhotel Fischerwirt in Faistenau is the perfect place for you. Hiking trails start right on the doorstep, between the crystal-clear Hintersee lake, the quiet forests and the imposing Osterhorn mountain range. Whether you prefer a leisurely valley walk or a scenic summit tour, hiking in the Salzkammergut combines unspoilt nature with genuine warmth. And when you arrive? The WaldSPA, infinity pool and a hotel that embodies soothing simplicity await you.
What services can you expect on a hiking holiday at the Fischerwirt?
A hiking holiday in the Salzkammergut becomes an all-round experience at the Fischerwirt: free hiking equipment hire, up-to-date maps, tour suggestions and lovingly packed snack bags are just as much a part of it as one guided hike per week with our hotel guide. After a fulfilling day in nature, immerse yourself in the soothing tranquillity of the WaldSPA, the warm infinity pool or the scent of the organic herbal sauna. This is how a day of hiking ends harmoniously with us.
What are the five most popular hikes in the Salzkammergut?
The Salzkammergut is a paradise for hikers – and there are some real classics around the Fischerwirt: the idyllic Hintersee circular trail, the panoramic tour to the Loibersbacher Höhe, the family-friendly Gruber or Genneralm hike, the challenging 3-summit tour in the Osterhorn group and the Zwölferhorn with guaranteed lake views are among the most beautiful routes. Hiking in the Salzkammergut means experiencing diversity, taking a deep breath, arriving – getting a little closer to yourself with every step.
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