Self-Guided Walking in Austria's Lake District
Self-Guided Walking in Austria's Lake District
8 Days
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Self-Guided Walking in Austria's Lake District
8 Days Starting and ending in Bad Ischl
Visiting:
Bad Ischl
,Kolowratshöhe
,Jainzenberg
,Vormauerstein
,Schwarzensee
,Hallstatt
,Saint Gilgen
,Katrin
,Gschwendt
Tour operator:
Physical rating:
Leisurely / Moderate
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Trip Styles:
Activities:
Tour code:
W07SZ
Group size:
2 - 6
Age range:
12 to 99
Tour operated in:
English
Interests:
Recommended For:
From:
$1754 (USD)
including Flights from the UK
tourhub discount: $87
Tour Overview
The Austrian Lakes area offers a glorious mix of spectacular views, forest trails, picture-perfect villages and swimming opportunities galore! The walks are relaxed, following mainly well-marked routes, with stunning lake views every day. Every stop brings new discoveries such as St Wolfgang's antique cog railway, the summit of Schafberg and Mozart's museum in St. Gilgen.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive at Bad Ischl
Location:
Bad Ischl
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Hotel Goldener Ochs
Meals Included:
Dinner
Arrive at your 4 star hotel in Bad Ischl. Before dinner your reps will
outline suggested walks for your week. A typical itinerary is shown below,
although you're free to pick and choose your walking each day as there are
numerous options available
Day 2 : Kolowratshohe or Jainzenberg
Location:
Kolowratshöhe, Jainzenberg
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Hotel Goldener Ochs
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Two circular walk options direct from your hotel; one to Kolowratshohe, a
lesser-known peak above Bad Ischl, with spectacular views and the added bonus
of a mountain restaurant at Hoisenrad. Or, a picturesque walk to the summit
of Jainzenberg, rising directly behind the Kaiserpark and the Kaiservilla.*
Optional walk to Jainzenberg: 4hr, distance 11km/7mi.
Day 3 : Vormauerstein or Schwarzensee
Location:
Vormauerstein, Schwarzensee
Accommodation:
Hostel
Accommodation Name:
Hotel Goldener Ochs
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Hop on a local bus to Wolfgangsee, with the option of walking up to the
Vormauerstein and the breath taking views of the Schafberg and the Lake
Attersee. Picnic on the shores of Monichsee. Alternatively, a leisurely route
up to the stunning Schwarzensee for lunch at one of the restaurants and lake
views. This option gives you more time to visit the charming village of St
Wolfgang.
Optional walk to Schwarzensee: 2.5hrs, distance 9km/5.5mi
Day 4 : Hallstatt Walk
Location:
Hallstatt
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Hotel Goldener Ochs
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Today visit the spectacular alpine village of Hallstatt, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site and the oldest village in Austria. Take the panoramic funicular
railway up the mountain and visit the historical salt mine. Use the ferry to
cross the lake and follow a beautiful walk to Bad Goisern before returning to
Bad Ischl by train.
Optional shorter walk: 3hrs, distance 8km/5mi.*
*
Day 5 : Free day
Location:
Saint Gilgen
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Hotel Goldener Ochs
Meals Included:
Breakfast
A bus ride brings you to the delightful village of St Gilgen. A thriving
lace-making centre in the 1700s, today St Gilgen is a delightful village with
a busy waterfront, lined with restaurants. Mozart's mother was born here and
you can visit her house, which now includes a small museum. Or go by bus to
explore the fairytale city of Salzburg, or the train and tram to the pottery
town of Gmunden to visit the ceramic factories or the impressive Schloss Ort.
Day 6 : Katrin
Location:
Katrin
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Hotel Goldener Ochs
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Walk (2km) or take the cable car from Bad Ischl and visit the three summits
of Katrin, Hainzen and Elferkogel. Sure footedness is required, but from the
peaks you are rewarded with an incredible 360° panorama as far as the
snow-capped Dachsteins. Sit and take in the superb vistas from the two
restaurants at the top cable car station.
* *Optional shorter walk: 5.5hrs, distance 15km/9.5mi
Day 7 : Gschwendt
Location:
Gschwendt
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Hotel Goldener Ochs
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Today take the bus to Strobl, then you have a choice to head off on a low
level lakeside walk, with views across Wolfgangsee to St Wolfgang and the
Schafberg. Stroll through the Blinklingmoos nature reserve and on to a
lakeside beach at Wassbad before heading to Gschwendt. The longer, more
challenging route also takes you to Gschwendt but comes with some stiff
climbs and descents and even more spectacular views of the lake and the
Schafberg, Rinnkogel and Sparber mountains.
Day 8 : Leave Bad Ischl
Location:
Bad Ischl
Accommodation:
Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Your trip ends in Bad Ischl.
*Premium Hotel*
What's Included
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All accommodation (see accommodation section)
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Arrival & departure transfers
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All breakfasts and dinner on first night
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Route notes and maps
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All baggage transport
What's Not Included
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Visas or vaccinations
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Single accommodation (available on request) - compulsory single supplement
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Travel insurance
Food
All breakfasts and 1 evening meal are included. Austria is renowned for wholesome, robust food. The cuisine is a reflection of the culinary exchange that went on during the time of empires - French, Spanish, Dutch, German and Croatian cuisine have all contributed to the flavours, to name just a few. You will be set up for the day with a breakfast of cold meats and cheeses, traditional bread, jam and coffee. Austrians tend to eat heartily at lunch time and less in the evenings, but you will be well catered for at dinner. Local specialities include the ever present 'Wiener Schnitzel' (breaded veal cutlet) and various stews of beef and pork. Dumplings, potatoes or noodles are all regular accompaniments along with vegetables. Of course, the fresh fish found in the lakes like rainbow trout, brown trout and whitefish will be a feature of many menus, often grilled with butter and herbs, or stuffed with local mushrooms. Desserts are often fruit based - such as 'apfelstrudel' or cream pastries. 'Rehrucken' is a traditional chocolate and almond cream cake. 'Linzertorte' is a flaky cake lined with currant or raspberry jam, encased and covered by a lattice of cake dough. Mozart's home town's speciality is 'Salzburger Nockerln', which is a very light dessert souffle dusted with vanilla sugar and sometimes served with strawberries on the side. Plum brandy is a popular post dinner drink, or you could try one of the various types of schnapps. Austrian wine tends to be white and fairly sweet in the manner of German Mosel wines. Beer is a better known product of the country and you will find a wide variety of local brews. The best known are Gosser and Augustiner Brau and come in light or dark forms.
Accommodation
The Hotel Goldenes Schiff boasts a prime location in Bad Ischl's pedestrianised town centre and sits on the banks of the Traun River. Inside, it's modern and comfortable, with first-class facilities including a spa, with sauna and steam room.
Check out our Q&As
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum 12 years age old people can go on this tour.
Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes,Arrival & departure transfers
What is the maximum group size?
6
Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no specific health risks.
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum
Do you require a visa for this holiday?
No visa required for British passport holders.
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Exodus allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus, 43 days before departure.
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Exodus requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.
Up to 42 days before tour starts: 100% of deposit.
At 20 days before tour starts: 100% of booking price.
Self-Guided Walking in Austria's Lake District
8 Days Starting and ending in Bad Ischl
Visiting:
Bad Ischl
,Kolowratshöhe
,Jainzenberg
,Vormauerstein
,Schwarzensee
,Hallstatt
,Saint Gilgen
,Katrin
,Gschwendt
Tour operator:
Physical rating:
Leisurely / Moderate
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Trip Styles:
Activities:
Tour code:
W07SZ
Group size:
2 - 6
Age range:
12 to 99
Tour operated in:
English
Interests:
Recommended For:
From:
$1754 (USD)
including Flights from the UK
tourhub discount: $87
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