Self guided walking in Austria
| country: | Austria |
| location: | Salzkammergut, Obertraun |
| price: | From £110 - £155 (4 days) excluding flights, half board. Price is per person and depends on season. Single supplement £10. Personalised dates for groups of 4 or more. Discounts available for groups of 6 or more |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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introduction to Self guided walking in Austria
Discovering the Salzkammergut on foot is an unforgettable experience!
The area’s many well marked trails means that doing it yourself is a real option. We will provide you with the necessary maps and directions to ensure you get to some of the high points of the Dachstein Massif, where you can gaze in awe at the natural beauty of the area. Situated on the Eastern extremities of the Alps, the Dachstein Mountains dominate the skyline of the Salzkammergut.
We are also able to organise a local guide if you prefer, who will be happy to share their local knowledge with you.
Price includes: 3 nights half board accommodation, local maps, clearly showing the walking trails, guidance from hotel staff.
The area’s many well marked trails means that doing it yourself is a real option. We will provide you with the necessary maps and directions to ensure you get to some of the high points of the Dachstein Massif, where you can gaze in awe at the natural beauty of the area. Situated on the Eastern extremities of the Alps, the Dachstein Mountains dominate the skyline of the Salzkammergut.
We are also able to organise a local guide if you prefer, who will be happy to share their local knowledge with you.
Price includes: 3 nights half board accommodation, local maps, clearly showing the walking trails, guidance from hotel staff.
itinerary
| Day 1: | Early flight into Salzburg Airport. Travel to Obertraun at the heart of the Salzkammergut region of Austria and to your spacious en-suite room at your accommodation. Spend the afternoon on the Krippenstein, which dominates the Obertraun skyline. A cable–car to the top, rising over 1,500m from where the Five Fingers platform provides uninterrupted views across Lake Hallstattersee. The perfect start to your break. |
| Day 2: | Short transfer to Gosau from where you commence your walk. This takes you from 700m up past the Iglmoosalm Hut at 1200m and onto the Goiserer Hut at the summit of Sonnenwend at 1600m. From here you have spectacular 360 degree panorama, including views across to the Dachstein Glacier. Descend then into Ramsau and your return transfer to Obertraun. |
| Day 3: | The final walk. A prompt start with a short transfer to the edge of Bad Goisern. From here walk to the summit of the Predigstuhl at 1300m, through the ancient pine forest. Time to sit for a while at the summit and take in the stunning view across the valley and the village of Bad Goisern to the Dachstein Glacier. Short descent and return to Obertraun. |
| Day 4: | A relaxing walk around the lake until it’s time to depart to Salzburg Airport. |
how this holiday makes a difference
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Together with our local guides we emphasize on the bounty provided by nature and how to preserve the environment whilst enjoying the numerous activities the mountains and lakes have to offer.
Our guides are chosen for their enthusiasm for the local environment and for wanting to share their knowledge of the geological beginnings and history of the area. Stressing the importance of being environmentally friendly and educate and encourage our guests to be aware of the dangers and consequences of their actions by discarding their litter and taking nature for granted. With the proximity of the Dachstein Glacier guests can see at first hand the effects of Global warming on this fragile environment and understand the impact they can have.  The B&B is set at the heart of the village and is managed by a lady who was born in the village and has lived there most of her life. It is also the home of a cafe, a business run by a resident of Obertraun providing a year round, popular social venue for the villagers & guests alike. By providing B&B board we encourage our guests to eat out at local restaurants and spend money in local shops. We also source all of our produce from local suppliers which is helping to support the local economy and employment. To view full details of our accommodation please click here |
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