The most beautiful lake in the Salzkammergut based in 1 hotel

Lake Wolfgangsee – holiday destination and dream spot for every bliss hiker: marvellous routes lead in all directions, rural inns and local specialities spoil the palate, culture and unique sceneries in perfect combination. Explore the most beautiful hiking paths around the lake, visit the imperial town of Bad Ischl, by cable car glide up to a panoramic peak and take a boat ride across the turquoise-blue water. Naturally you also come across stupendous swimming spots, idyllic alps and marvellous places for lunch. In the afternoon you enjoy pure relaxation in the tranquil hotel grounds and in the ‚stream-spa‘ of your accommodation. Excellent regional cuisine builds you up for the next day of hiking in the enchanting Salzkammergut.

Highlights:

• Endless views from the Zwölferhorn peak
• Alp bliss in the Salzkammergut
• Sweet delicacies in Bad Ischl

Tour Character: Level 1

You always walk on easy hiking paths, gravel roads or trails. Daily routes lead you across meadows, through forests and fantastic alp- and mountain scenery. Some basic fitness level is required for walking times of up to 4.5 hours. You can be flexible with your tours and shorten them by using public transport. That way you have plenty of time left to enjoy cultural highlights, traditional hospitality and the most beautiful swimming spots in peace and quiet.

Your Hotel: Charming 4*

In a picturesque location, surrounded by flower meadows, the Salzkammergut mountains and with a view of the alpine pastures, your accommodation is away from the hustle and bustle situated in the middle of nature. With direct access to the stream, an idyllic garden, comfortable are with sun-loungers and a warm-hearted host family who are enthusiastic about sharing their little piece of paradise with you. Dine in the excellent restaurant and relax in the small but fine wellness area with sauna, steam room, whirlpool and a small swimming pool. What marvellous relaxation after the hikes! A beautiful meadow path takes you to the lake in about 20 minutes. Hotel Bergrose is the perfect hideaway for your nature vacation and ideally suited as a starting point for the most beautiful hikes around Lake Wolfgangsee.

Included in the tour:

• 6x nights accommodation in 4* hotel Bergrose
• Breakfast
• 1 cable car ascent and descent Zwölferhorn
• 1 boat ride Lake Wolfgangsee
• 1 rental bike 21-gears (unisex)
• Welcome Briefing
• Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
• Service hotline

Not included:

• Printed route book, per person EUR 20
• Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.
• Bus rides Strobl – St. Wolfgang, Strobl – St. Gilgen, St. Gilgen – Strobl, Strobl – Bad Ischl and Strobl – St. Wolfgang, costs approx. EUR 25 per person (free with the Guest Mobility Ticket)
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Travel Insurance:

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Notes: 

• The order of the individual walks is variable.
• For the duration of your walking holiday, we’ve included a rental bike, which you can use to take additional excursions in the region as you please, or simply to cycle to the lake.
• This tour is based in 1 charming hotel. Therefore, you do not need to worry about luggage transfers. 
• Extra night in Strobl: From 135 EUR p.p (+69 EUR single person)

Arrival/ Departure/ Parking: 

• Arrival by train to Salzburg and by bus to Strobl, duration approx. 1 hour. Or travel by train to Bad Ischl and by bus to Strobl, duration approx. 30 minutes
• Salzburg airport and by bus to Strobl, duration approx. 1.5 hours
• Munich airport, by train to Salzburg main station and then by bus to Strobl, duration approx. 3.5 hours (www.bahn.de, www.salzburg-verkehr.at)
• Parking: free hotel parking spaces 

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