Salzkammergut Self-guided Walking Tour

Individual journey to lake Wolfgangsee

Once you’ve arrived at the picturesque Lake Wolfgangsee, you’ll have time to explore the area and take a stroll along the lakeshore. Why not take the opportunity to drive up to the Schafberg with Austria’s steepest cog railway for a breathtaking view of the Salzkammergut’s stunning mountain and lake scenery?

Roundtrip to some alpine pastures above lake Wolfgangsee

Starting from the shores of Lake Wolfgangsee, you walk uphill to the first alpine pastures, passing a wildlife reserve. On the backside of the 'Sparber' summit you'll walk to the 'Schartenalm', which is idyllically nestled between amongst towering rocky peaks. On your way back, you'll come across a traditional Austrian restaurant, serving game dishes from their own game farm and offering a breathtaking view of St. Wolfgang.

Details: approx. 4 to 5 hours | 14 km |  480 m  470 m

Wolfgangsee to Genneralm

Today, you'll explore the high plateaus of the pasture regions. From St. Gilgen, the ‘Mozart village’, you'll take the cable car up to the 'Zwölferhorn' from where you can look out over the glacier regions. Via the panoramic path and via the 'Illingeralm' you walk until the 'Königsbachalm'. In the woodland of 'Nöckelberg' mountain, rushing waterfalls await you until you finally ascend to the 'Genneralm', where you'll spend the night in a cozy alpine cabin and enjoy two days amidst by lush pastures crowned by numerous peaks.

Details: approx. 5.5 hours | 16 km |  580 m  780 m.

Roundtrip to the alpine pastures on the ‚Genneralm’

Enjoy life in the alpine pastures: Walk to the neighbouring alpine pastures 'Moosangerl' or 'Gruberalm', climb up one of the viewpoints and try the famous 'Pofesen'. Rugged mountain tops, ridgeways and easy trails invite you to comfortable or more challenging walks.

Details: approx. 4 to 5 hours | 17 km | 590m 530m

From Genneralm to Postalm

You walk down to an idyllic high valley with numerous small alpine huts nestled among the steep mountain slopes. Herds of grazing cows line your path, which soon winds out of the valley along the 'Ackersbachklamm' gorge. The route takes you along the impressively constructed old Postalm Road to the 'Zinkenbachklamm' natural monument. Via the 'Ausserlienbachalm' and along secluded alpine paths, the trail leads you to the 'Innerlienbachalm' and on into the heart of the 'Postalm' area.

Details: approx. 6 hours | 17 km | 590m 530m

Round-trip on the Postalm

Walk along the ‚Almblumenweg’, make a round-trip to some alpine pastures or climb up one of the many smaller or higher tops if you so wish. There are more than enough possibilities! Also visit the ‚Sennerin’ (dairymaid) of the ‚Labenberg’-cabin and look around the cheese factory. A hearty meal is of course unavoidable. The historic ‚Postalm’-cabin and the ‚Postalm’-chapel (built in honour of Empress Sissi) are just a few of the many beautiful places to visit.

From Postalm to Wolfgangsee

Finally you walk across the ‚Wiesleralm’ upwards to the small saddle between ‚Windkogel’ and ‚Thorhöhe’where you can already see the lake Wolfgangsee. Via the ‚Niedergadenalm’ and the ‚Schwarzeneckalm’down into the valley until you reach the banks of lake Wolfgangsee. You walk through the natural reserve ‚Blinklingmoos’ back to your starting point.

Details: approx. 4 hours | 12 km | 150m 930m.

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