Active Journeys SelfSelf----GuidedGuided Hiking tour

Tour description

Day 1 Arrive St. Wolfgang

Day 2 14 km To Bad Ischl Day 3 12 km To

Day 5 18 km To St. Wolfgang

Day 5

SalzkammergutSalzkammergut–––– World Heritage

A picture-perfect wonderland of glassy blue lakes and tall craggy peaks, Austria’s Lake is a longtime favourite holiday destination attracting visitors in droves from Salz- burg and beyond – including Habsburg emperors and their hangers-on. The waters in this salt-mining region (mining has taken place in the area since Celtic times) are rich in minerals, and believed to have medicinal value. In fact, Emperor Franz Josef once de- clared the region to be ‘an earthly paradise’ and spent a large part of every summer at Bad Ischl, whose healing waters were credited with his conception. Whether you’re looking to commune with nature, enjoy fine food and a rich culture, the area is big on variety. The peaceful lakes offer limitless opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, or just sitting on the shore and chucking stones into the water. Favourite waterside beauty spots include the picturesque villages of Hallstatt and St Wolfgang. Come take a walk with us, you won’t be disappointed. Tour Details The hiking tour in the (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is considered by many hikers to be one of the best regions in Europe for a leisurely but exquisite walking Daily April 21 to October 7

Cost: $1395 per person

Single Supplement: $250 Fast Facts

 Accommodations with breakfasts in  Each town connected by bus or train 3* & 4* hotels Length: 5 days / 4 nights  Take short cut out if you need to by  Ferry boat, boat tour, train and some local transportation Grade: Moderate entrance fees included in price  Suitable for fit beginners Starts / Ends: Wolfgangsee  Welcome meeting, daily luggage transfers  GPS tracks available on request

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ITINERARY Day 1 Arrive St. Wolfgang (Wolfgangsee)

Day 2 To Bad Ischl From St. Wolfgang you start your hiking tour to the Schwarzensee. At the Gasthof of “Madame Lore” you can enjoy fresh trout from the lake. Take the hik- ing path down to / Schwarzenbach and walk around the mountain “Bürglstein” until you reach the lake promenade in Strobl. In Strobl take the bus to the Emperor’s summer residence of Bad Ischl. Over- night in Bad Ischl. Daily walking route about 14 km – 4.5 hours

Day 3 Bad Ischl to Hallstatt Salt always has been an important source of income in Salzkammergut. The oldest brine pipeline of the world leads from Hallstatt’s salt mine to the salt works in Bad Ischl. Walk along the promenade into Kaltenbachau, a site of Imperial pleasures as horse races, picnics and rendezvous. On brine pipeline trail to Bad Goisern, the gateway to UNESCO heritage town of Hallstatt. Bad Goisern is also part of the world cultural heritage Dachstein. By train to Hall- statt. Daily walking route about 12 km – 3.5 hours

Day 4 Bad Goisern to Wolfgangsee Start today by train to Bad Ischl and then along the romantic Sissi-Path to tiny lake Nussensee. From there the “-Waldweg” leads you to Pfandl. Then follow the river “Ischl” – along the “Bachweg” till you reach Strobl. From there through the Blinklingmoos nature reserve along the lake back to Wolfgangsee. Daily walking route about 18 km – 5.5 hours

Day 5 Tour ends after breakfast What to Expect Getting There What will the weather be like? The dayme temperature will be warm and sunny. In June and July, you can ex- There are numerous flights go- pect high 70’s, maybe even 80’s (high 20’s C), and cooler evenings. Sunscreen is a must during the day, as is a sweater for the cooler nights. Normally it does not ing directly to or Salz- rain, but we recommend rain gear, just in case. burg. From the airport you can

How many hours of hiking a day? take a bus to downtown Salz- Be prepared to hike between 3 to 6 hours daily, rarely on flat terrain. The country- burg, then take the train or bus side is all hills. Hiking boots (or shoes) are recommended. There are few steep to/from Wolfgansee. Or by train climb, most rolling hills. to Bad Ischl and by bus to Wolf-

How fit do I need to be? gangsee (approx. 30 min). The fier the beer, and past hiking experience is not required. You have the op- on of taking a day off and not hiking, or only doing half the route if you want. There are some short cuts available throughout the journey.

What are the hotels like? We use good hotels and lodges with twin-bedded rooms, all with private facilies.

What are the meals like? There is a full buffet breakfast included in the price. Austrian cuisine in the coun- try is rather heavy, and desserts are usually creamy. This is not our favourite cui- sine, it is meant to fill you up rather than be healthy and delicious.

Extra services How to book your holiday

Extra night in the cities range from $125 per person  Contact our office to make sure there is space available. twin, or $175 for single room. Can be upgraded as One of our travel planners will walk you through the en- well. tire booking process.

Bus ride Strobl – Bad Ischl, approx. 4€ per  Download the reservation form from our website and person are not included. send in the completed form by fax or email. Once this is done, your space is confirmed and a pre-departure packet will be sent immediately.

 A deposit is required immediately, and final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. Terms & conditions are outlined on the back of our Reservation Form.

 Plan your air travel as soon as possible.

 We encourage you to purchase travel insurance, either through us or directly from a travel insurance provider.

 Ensure that you are in proper health for the trip. Contact us for more information on vaccinations, inoculations, and fitness requirements.